Psychologist Vanessa Laird Joins Behavioral Health Team at Saratoga Hospital

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Psychologist Vanessa Laird has joined the behavioral health team at Saratoga Community Health Center.

 Laird is fellowship trained in psychology. She comes to Saratoga Hospital from Albany Med, where she was a clinical psychologist and assistant professor.

“Dr. Laird shares our fundamental commitment to supporting and empowering our patients to achieve their health and wellness goals,” said Dr. Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote, medical director, Saratoga Community Health Center, in a statement. 

Laird has a master’s degree in educational psychology and a doctorate in counseling psychology, both from Texas A&M University. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical psychology at Albany Med and an internship at the Albany Psychology Internship Consortium. In addition to Albany Med, the consortium includes Capital District Psychiatric Center and the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.

Saratoga Community Health Center is located at 24 Hamilton St., Saratoga Springs.