Taryn Saracina, PsyD

I provide psychological services to pediatric patients with sickle cell disease and other non-malignant hematological disorders and their families. I have focused her clinical interests on the treatment of children and adolescents with chronic illness. In my current role, I work with pediatric patients and their families to provide comprehensive psychological care for children and adolescents affected by sickle cell disease and other non-malignant hemoglobinopathies. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and stressors faced by these patients and their families, I am committed to helping her patients achieve optimal health and well-being.

I utilize a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to treatment that is tailored to the specific needs of each individual patient. I work collaboratively with the medical team and other community-based providers, as well as academic institutions to ensure that patients receive integrated and coordinated care that addresses their physical emotional, and academic needs. I am an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association (APA), New York State Psychological Association, and Psychological Association of Western New York.

After completing my MA in psychology, I went on to earn my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Medaille University. I completed pre-doctoral externship at Children's Psychiatry Clinic, a New York State Office of Mental Health licensed center and my pre-doctoral internship at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center specializing in providing psychosocial support to pediatric patients with sickle cell disease and other non-malignant disorders and their families.