Media & Press

Clinical psychologist Christal Castagnozzi has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Today's Parent, and other international outlets, sharing expert perspectives on ADHD, autism, and neurodivergent mental health.

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Recent Publications

  • The New York Times | Psychology of Productivity

    Why burnout isn’t about working harder, but about working against your brain. In this New York Times feature on productivity books, Christal is quoted on Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski, a book she recommends to clients facing burnout.

  • Newsweek | 5 Kids' Books to Raise a Generation of Boys Who Respect Women

    Modern masculinity starts with emotional intelligence. Christal recommends books that help parents raise boys who understand empathy, accountability, and healthy relationships without sacrificing their sense of self.

  • Upworthy | 7 Personality Traits of People Who Walk Fast

    From the speed you move through the grocery store to how you approach your inbox, small behavioural patterns can reveal deeper personality traits. Christal offers a clinical psychology lens on walking pace and personality, which the piece expands into a look at how we show up in daily life.


Global Reach

Christal’s insights have been shared internationally, reaching readers across France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. Her work has appeared in publications such as Le Journal des Femmes and Lecturas, helping bring evidence-based psychology to millions of people navigating modern mental-health challenges in their own languages and cultural contexts.

About Christal

Christal Castagnozzi, M.Psy., C.Psych., is a registered psychologist and the Clinical Director of Thrive Psychology Health Team in Scarborough, Ontario. She specializes in neurodivergence and trauma-informed care, bridging clinical science with lived experience to make psychology more accessible. A Scarborough-raised mom of three, Christal is passionate about helping children, teens, and adults feel supported, understood, and a sense of belonging within their communities.

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Media Inquiries

If you're a journalist working on a story about ADHD, autism, burnout, or neurodiversity, we'd love to be a resource. Get in touch at admin@thrive-psychology.ca.