Elyssa Scharaga,
Education Advisory Committee Member
Doctoral Program: Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, Bronx NY
Internship: Northport Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Northport, NY
Postdoctoral Fellowship: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, Geriatric Neuropsychology track, West Haven/Newington, CT
Dr. Elyssa Scharaga (she/her) is Head of Neuropsychology Services at the Westchester site of the Neuropsychological Assessment Service at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Scharaga’s clinical practice includes evaluation and treatment of adults diagnosed with chronic and acute medical conditions, such as neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, brain injuries, infectious diseases, and movement disorders.
Dr. Scharaga joined SCN’s Education Advisory Committee in 2022. She has strong interests in supervision and mentorship at the graduate and postdoctoral levels. She is also committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within her clinical and supervisory work. Since 2021, she has served on the executive board of the Queer Neuropsychological Society.