Manhattan Psychology Group

Dr. Ariel Kornblum is a licensed psychologist in New York State (#021301), a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA, #1-16-23753), and a New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (#001532). She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from The George Washington University and completed her graduate studies at St. John's University. Dr. Kornblum also completed the CPD Accredited Training for professionals for supporting PDA children through the UK PDA society, as well as the level 1 training through PDANA. In her current role as Senior Director of Clinical Operations, Behavioral & Educational Services, Dr. Kornblum leads a multidisciplinary team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analysts (LBA), behavior therapists, and certified special educators. This team provides comprehensive academic and therapeutic support to learners ages 2 to 21+ across schools, homes, and communities throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Dr. Kornblum also collaborates with special education attorneys, families, and school staff to provide expert testimony, enhance treatment integrity, and optimize clinical outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Kornblum is licensed to offer telehealth services in Florida, New Jersey, and Michigan. She specializes in a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), behavioral parent management training (PMT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and applied behavior analysis (ABA). She also provides school and teacher consultations and executive function coaching. Her areas of expertise encompass behavior management, school refusal, social skills development, and the treatment of anxiety and depression. Dr. Kornblum works closely with families to address behavioral challenges related to ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). She takes a collaborative approach to treatment, partnering with parents, caregivers, school teams, and external providers to ensure consistency and the successful application of evidence-based practices. With a commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices, Dr. Kornblum integrates these principles into all of her clinical work to promote sustainable, positive outcomes. A regular presenter to parents and professionals, she speaks on a variety of topics, including anxiety treatment, ASD, PDA, behavior management, and evidence-based interventions.