Patricia Renno, Ph.D.

Dr. Renno is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. After completing her doctoral degree in Psychological Studies in Education at UCLA, she received postdoctoral training at UCLA’s Center for Autism Research and Treatment (CART). She acquired expertise in the use of modified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and has worked on several clinical trials examining its efficacy to treat anxiety and social difficulties in children and youth with ASD. Dr. Renno provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments, is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Diagnostic Team, and provides a variety of treatment services in both individual and group capacities. She is also the Associate Director of CAN REACH, a training program that offers ASD-related workshops, educational lectures, and resources to community providers and families.