Dr. Christina Pallotti is a Licensed Counseling Psychologist in Newtown, Pennsylvania. She holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from The College of New Jersey. Dr. Pallotti works with young adults and adults. She especially enjoys helping adolescents and emerging adults navigate challenges related to identity, relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Dr. Pallotti also specializes in working with disordered eating, weight, and body image concerns.
Dr. Pallotti is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA). She has co-authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at various national psychological conferences. Her research interests include masculinity, gender-based violence, and evaluating college-based prevention programs.
She completed her doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Tuttleman Counseling Services at Temple University. While on internship and fellowship, Dr. Pallotti was a member of the Eating and Body Image Concerns Unit, which provided psychological care to young adults struggling with disordered eating. She has also trained at Lehigh University Counseling and Psychological Services, St. Joseph’s Counseling and Psychological Services, and Kutztown University’s Counseling and Psychological Services.
Dr. Pallotti has training in interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, feminist, and group therapy. She has a relational approach to therapy, built on empathy, trust, and warmth between therapist and client. She strives to provide a safe space for clients to set goals, build insight, and grow.