Tyner Gordon, PhD

Tyner Gordon, PhD, is an associate neuropsychologist in the Gund Learning and Diagnostic Center at the Child Mind Institute. Dr. Gordon has nearly two decades of experience working with children, families, and educators, and specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment across the lifespan. She is particularly interested in the intersection of cognitive, emotional, cultural, and pedagogical factors in learning and development and brings a unique background as both a psychologist and an educator to her clinical work.

Dr. Gordon has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents with learning, attention, and executive functioning challenges. She is dedicated to demystifying the assessment process, ensuring that families understand their child’s strengths and challenges, and providing clear, actionable recommendations. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and the use of evidence-based strategies to foster resilience and confidence in young people and their families.

Before joining the Child Mind Institute, Dr. Gordon spent 17 years as a head classroom teacher and administrator in New York City independent and public schools. She also provided educational consulting, pediatric executive functioning coaching, and cognitive remediation to support diverse learners. She has presented on topics such as executive functioning concepts and strategies to help children and adolescents thrive academically and emotionally.

• Head classroom teacher and educational administrator, The Dalton School
• Pediatric executive functioning coach and coach supervisor, Organizational Tutors LLC
• Educational consultant, Grace Church School, The Special Music School (M859)

• Doctoral Intern, Counseling Psychology, Pace University Counseling Center
• Psychology Extern, Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services, Teachers College, Columbia University
• College Counseling Psychology Extern, The Rosemary Furman Counseling Center, Barnard College
• Psychological Assessment Extern, Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services, Teachers College, Columbia University
• Pediatric Neuropsychology Research Extern, Healthy Brain Network, Child Mind Institute
• Adult Neuropsychology Extern, Dean Hope Center for Educational and Psychological Services, Teachers College, Columbia University
• Geriatric Neuropsychology Psychometrician, NFN Brain Connections

• PhD, Counseling Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
• EdM, Mental Health Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University
• MEd, Elementary Education, The City College of New York (CUNY)
• BA, English Literature, Wesleyan University