Rich Gallini, PhD

Licensed Psychologist / Neuropsychologist

Rich Gallini, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families across a wide range of clinical and educational settings. He is deeply committed to understanding each child as an individual—recognizing both their unique strengths and the challenges that shape their daily experiences. Rich takes a collaborative and person-centered approach, working closely with parents, educators, and other professionals to create a comprehensive picture of a child’s
learning, emotional, and developmental profile. His assessments are designed not only to clarify the underlying factors impacting a child’s functioning, but also to guide practical, compassionate recommendations that foster growth at home, at school, and in the larger community. At the heart of his work is a belief that effective assessment can empower families and systems to support a child’s fullest potential.

  • Master of Science in School Psychology from the University of Hartford
  • Specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Fielding Graduate University
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and Education Psychology form the University of Connecticut

  • Focus on the whole child, highlighting strengths as well as challenges.
  • Parents and caregivers are active partners whose insights guide the evaluation and recommendations.
  • I turn test results into straightforward, concrete steps for home and school.
  • I honor neurodiversity, culture, and life experience, aiming for a process that feels safe, validating, and hopeful.

  • Nearly 30 years of experience working with adolescents and children
  • Experience in a variety of settings: Elementary, Middle, High School, Alternative
  • Schools, and a Maximum Security Unit in the CT Department of Correction

Rich is the father of two girls, one college age and one in early elementary school. He lives in the LItchfield Hills where he enjoys his neighbor’s chocolate shop, the sound of cows and long drives to anything.

“There is no them, there’s only us.”