Dr. Dries earned her undergraduate degree from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, before pursuing a Master of Arts in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus), Master of Education in Professional School Counseling from William Paterson University, and certifications in educational leadership through Thomas Edison State University. In 2016, she earned a Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.) from Fairleigh Dickinson University (Metropolitan Campus). In 2019, Dr. Dries was trained through the Center for Complicated Grief (Columbia University, New York City, New York) and is an approved provider for complicated grief treatment. In 2020, Dr. Dries completed additional training and earned a diplomate from the American Board of School Neuropsychologists.
Throughout her academic and professional career, Dr. Dries has received extensive training in the assessment and treatment of disorders common to children and adolescents, such as anxiety, attentional control, and learning disabilities. These challenges can influence an individual’s sense of self, as well as strain the family unit.
Dr. Dries is a member in good standing of the American Psychological Association, National Association of School Psychologists, and New Jersey Psychological Association. She considers confidentiality and a strong working relationship as two of the important tenets of her professional practice. She provides services in and around Bergen County (New Jersey), often in the familiarity of your own residence.