Danielle Dufresne

Danielle Dufresne is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at George Mason University and the Assessment Associate Director at the GMU Center for Psychological Services. She also serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Hartford, focusing on supervising doctoral students and teaching psychological assessment. Her work emphasizes comprehensive evaluations for behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and educational challenges, with expertise in teleassessment and hybrid clinical models.

Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Hartford), M.A. in Clinical Practice, and B.A. in Psychology & Criminal Justice (Summa Cum Laude).

Research interests include telehealth innovations in psychological assessment, diagnostic clarity through evaluations, and supporting clinical training programs. She maintains a private practice in Connecticut, offering assessments and consultations for families and schools. Dr. Dufresne has presented nationally on teleassessment trends and collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

Labs/Teams: GMU Center for Psychological Services (community-based training clinic) and private practice collaborations with educational and healthcare providers.