Dr. Novello earned a degree in psychology at Columbia University in New York where she graduated with honors and distinction. She completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, an American Psychological Association approved doctoral program.
As part of her clinical training, she completed a clerkship, a practicum, two half-time internships, a full-time APA approved internship, and post-doctoral training. She was registered by the State of California as a Psychological Assistant (PSB#30314) and Registered Psychologist (RPS#2005163). She is now licensed by the State of California as a Clinical Psychologist (PSY#20595).
Dr. Novello has broad clinical and assessment experience with both children and adults. She has trained in a variety of settings including private practice, medical, forensic, community clinic, and student counseling center. She has provided services at the following institutions and programs:
Violence Intervention Program
California Institute of Technology
Herman & Associates
Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Detention Center
LAC/USC Psychiatric Assessment Clinic
Twin Towers Correctional Facility
AIDS Service Center
Cal State L.A. Office for Students With Disabilities
California Psychological Association
HELP Group
Bienestar Human Services, Inc
St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital
Best Buddies
Big Brother/Big Sister
Dr. Novello maintains all professional standards set forth in the ethical principles of her professional association as well as the laws of the state of California governing the practice of psychotherapy.
"Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you." -Oscar Wilde