Our Team
Paul Schottland, PhD, Director
Dr. Paul Schottland is a licensed clinical psychologist, with specialized expertise in neuropsychological and cognitive assessment. He is the Founder and Clinical Director of Schottland Associates, a specialized clinical psychology and neuropsychology practice serving children, adults, and older adults.
His background includes 30 years experience in evaluation and consultation across the lifespan. Dr. Schottland previously served as Chief Psychologist at Newark Beth Israel Medial Center and as an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard University/McLean Hospital.
Brianna Sacco, PsyD, Associate Psychologist
Dr. Brianna Sacco is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in Neuropsychological and Forensic Assessment.
She received her Doctorate degree in Clinical and School Psychology and her Master’s degree in Education from Pace University. Dr. Sacco has trained in a number of inpatient, outpatient, school and forensic psychiatric settings providing a wide range of testing services across the lifespan to craft her expertise. Dr. Sacco regularly attends conferences, participates in continuing education, and monitors advancements in psychological assessment to ensure that she is providing gold standard, high quality services to her patients and their families.
Dr. Sacco provides comprehensive assessments to patients of all ages including neuropsychological, psychoeducational, psychodiagnostics/personality, and forensic evaluations. These services can be used to assess for learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, giftedness/twice-exceptional, cognitive/executive functioning ability, mental health and personality, eating disorders, fitness for duty, criminal/civil competency, readiness for bariatric and gender affirming surgeries, emotional support animal need and more.
Kathryn Robb, PsyD, Associate Psychologist
Dr. Kathryn Robb graduated from The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015 with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. During her time there, she benefitted from incredible opportunities to train at some of New York City's premier pediatric psychology centers, including NYU Child Study Center, Lenox Hill Center for Attention and Learning, and Mount Sinai Hospital.
Kathryn completed her post-doctoral fellowship in a small private practice, where she learned the value of conducting evaluations in patients' homes, away from a traditional clinical setting. Through this process, she developed a formidable repertoire of “outside-the-box” skills for evaluating patients, with a strong emphasis on personalization of the testing experience. Flexibility is paramount when working with children, and Kathryn believes that the evaluation process should be adapted to meet each child's individual needs, strengths, and circumstances.
Kathryn provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with a wide range of developmental, academic, neurological, behavioral, and emotional concerns. Her areas of clinical expertise include the evaluation of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, specific learning disorders, executive functioning difficulties, intellectual and developmental differences, language and communication disorders, and the cognitive and emotional effects of neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injury and other acquired neurological conditions. She also has extensive experience evaluating complex presentations in which multiple factors, including attention, learning, language, memory, executive functioning, anxiety, and emotional regulation, interact to affect a child's ability to function at home, at school, and in the broader community. Her evaluations are designed not only to clarify diagnosis, but to identify a child's unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses and translate those findings into practical recommendations for educational programming, accommodations, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term planning.
Along her journey, Kathryn has gained invaluable experience working closely with children and families from all walks of life and with a wide range of complex clinical presentations. She is deeply honored to have been connected to so many wonderful children and families and takes special care with every patient to honor their unique circumstances. Kathryn welcomes each family with compassion and prioritizes upholding the highest standard of individualized care. She believes that every child deserves to be understood not simply in terms of a diagnosis or test score, but as a whole person with unique strengths, challenges, and potential.
Heather Bier, LSW, Associate Therapist
Heather is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a robust educational background and a wealth of experience in diverse therapeutic settings. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and her Master of Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City.
Early in her career, Heather honed her skills in Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP) for OCD, phobias, and panic disorders. This foundational expertise has equipped her to effectively work with individuals of all ages. She has significant experience providing both individual and group therapy to clients ranging from 18 to 70 years old. In her work, she incorporates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP), and mindfulness, fostering environments where clients can achieve personal growth and resilience.
Marissa Geary, PsyD, Associate Psychologist
Marissa is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Scranton and her Psy.D. in combined school and clinical psychology from Kean University in Union, New Jersey. She is also an adjunct professor at Kean University’s Psy.D. program. Marissa completed her doctoral internship and post-doctoral position as a school psychologist and case manager for students’ IEPs.
Marissa provides psychological assessment, counseling, and case management services for students ranging from ages 5 to 21. She administers psychoeducational evaluations and consultations, working with students, parents, and school staff.
Additionally, Marissa is available interpret child study team test results, evaluate child study team recommendations, recommend academic accommodations consist with evaluation results, and advocate for parents and their children at schools.
Zach Garrison, PhD, Educational Associate
A dedicated educator and published author, Zach Garrison brings a depth of experience teaching American History at both the collegiate and high school levels. He holds a PhD in American History and an MA in Educational Leadership, qualifications that anchor a specialized focus on executive function and study skills. This background allows Zach to balance rigorous content mastery with a mentorship approach that builds student self-efficacy and confidence. He is a veteran AP US History teacher and official AP exam grader who also co-hosts the podcast “APUSH for All.” Away from the academic world, Zach fosters strategic thinking as a high school chess team coach.
Riley Keltner, MA, Educational Associate
An inspiring teacher and tutor, Riley has experience with one-on-one tutoring for students in a variety of subjects, including all levels of high school English and History, along with executive and study skills. Riley’s approach emphasizes the importance of connecting with the student and helping to build self-confidence, while learning the content and skills relevant to the course. Riley is a certified Advanced Placement tutor and exam grader for AP US History. She is a recipient of the James Madison Fellowship for outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary level. A former collegiate varsity golfer, Riley coaches a high school golf team.
Cheryl Ogolin, PhD, Educational Associate
Concentrating on the whole child and using equitable practices, Cheryl has proudly taught high school English for more than 20 years, nearly all of them spent teaching dual-credit or AP courses. Cheryl also has a knack for organization and logistics and happily shares tips and tricks with her students for studying, planning, and following up on goals. Her core values are connection, justice, and rest, and she loves to witness progress, productive struggle, and growth in her students. She holds an MA in Rhetoric & Composition, an MA in Communication, and a PhD (ABD) in Rhetoric & Composition, all from Saint Louis University. In addition to teaching in the classroom, Cheryl also teaches fitness classes at her local gym and helps to train new teachers taking their students on international, educational tours all across the globe. Cheryl is excited to partner with families to support the individual needs of those she works with and watch them thrive.
Jeff Vinikoor, MA, Educational Associate
Jeff has an extensive background as a teacher, department chair, and senior administrator at the independent school high-school level. He graduated with a BA from Princeton University and holds a Master of Arts in educational leadership from Columbia University. Jeff has been a valuable associate in Dr. Schottland’s practice for over 12 years. He functions as a study skills coach, with a speciality in remediating academic weaknesses’s associated with executive skills functioning. Jeff has helped develop and implement a unique model for “academic crisis intervention.” This approach targets students who have been unable to be helped by more standard approaches. It involves collaboration with parents, school, and therapist when appropriate, and verification of completed assignments.
Jeff has an uncommon ability to integrate a gentle and reassuring approach while teaching organizational skills, verifying completion of work, monitoring progress, and engaging parental support.