Renee Cifarelli

Renee Cifarelli serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Social Work in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine. Her primary academic appointment resides within the Child Study Center, a specialized department focused on child development, psychological disorders, and evidence-based interventions for children and families.

Dr. Cifarelli's expertise spans clinical social work practice within pediatric and child mental health contexts. Her professional focus includes therapeutic interventions, family systems approaches, and community-based support services for children experiencing developmental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The Child Study Center's interdisciplinary environment allows her to collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, pediatricians, and researchers to address complex child health issues.

Recent recognition within the Yale Child Study Center community, as noted in October 2023, celebrated professional progression among faculty members, indicating active career development and institutional support for academic advancement. Dr. Cifarelli maintains clinical practice through Yale Medicine, with her academic office located at 350 George Street in New Haven, Connecticut, providing both educational and patient care services to the community.