Meet Elizabeth G Frank, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist– Center for Resiliency and Wellness

As a Developmental Child Psychologist and Play Therapy Specialist, Dr. Frank is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming environment where children and families can find excellence in client care. In this Q&A, she shares insights into her work providing play therapy and psychological testing, offers advice on building connections.

Q. When did you join the Greenwich House community?

A. I joined on May 27, 2025. 

Q. Describe your job in your own words.

A. As part of the Center for Resiliency and Wellness (CRW) team, I am here two days a week, one day providing play therapy for children ages 3-12 with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Learning Challenges, and one day providing Psychological Testing for children and teens.

Q. What’s something you’re looking forward to, personally or professionally, in the next year?
 
A. I’m looking forward to brushing up on my clarinet skills.

Q. What’s something you enjoy doing outside of work?  

A. Exercising, going to museums and walking around the city.

Q. What’s something your coworkers would be surprised to learn about you?

A. I am an avid Knicks fan!

Q. Greenwich House’s mission is to respond to the urgent, ongoing, and diverse needs of our community by offering health, human services, education, and arts programs that foster wellness, creativity, and connection. What part of our mission resonates most with you?

A. We are all craving connection, especially these days with so many external stressors-our work provides a place for people to connect without a screen and create healing connections that will bolster them throughout the week.