With more than three decades of professional experience spanning education, psychology, mental health, and child advocacy, Sabrina Mangroo has built a distinguished career dedicated to helping individuals reach their fullest potential. As a Certified School Psychologist, mental health professional, educational consultant, Psychologist, and entrepreneur, she has consistently demonstrated that meaningful change begins by understanding people, empowering communities, and creating environments where individuals can thrive. Her work reflects an unwavering commitment to improving the emotional, behavioral, and academic well-being of children, adolescents, families, educational and therapeutic organizations while fostering lasting, positive outcomes.
Sabrina currently serves as the Founder and CEO of Empowering Minds, PLLC, a private practice established to provide comprehensive school-based services, consultative mental health services, and therapeutic support. Through Empowering Minds, she has transformed her decades of experience into a mission-driven organization focused on supporting students, educators, and families through individualized counseling, psychoeducational evaluations, behavioral consultation, group programming, and professional development. Under her leadership, the organization has become a trusted resource for organizations and schools seeking practical, evidence-based solutions that promote emotional resilience, academic achievement, and healthy social development.
Throughout her career, Sabrina has remained deeply committed to the field of school psychology. For more than twenty-five years, she has partnered with numerous public school districts, providing comprehensive psychological evaluations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, educational consultations, Individualized Education Program (IEP) participation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Her ability to combine clinical expertise with educational best practices enables her to develop individualized strategies that support students with diverse learning profiles, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and mental health needs. Her thoughtful assessments and collaborative approach have helped countless students receive the appropriate services and interventions necessary for long-term success.
Prior to launching her private practice, Sabrina spent nearly two decades providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families in community-based behavioral health settings. As a Mental Health Therapist, she delivered individual, family, and crisis intervention services while developing treatment plans designed to address emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns. Working alongside families, educators, psychiatrists, and community agencies, she became known for her ability to build trust, strengthen communication, and guide individuals through some of life’s most challenging circumstances with empathy, professionalism, and clinical excellence.
Sabrina’s passion for serving vulnerable populations also extends to her work within Children and Youth Services, where she provided intensive case management and coordinated multidisciplinary services for high-risk youth and families. Her responsibilities included conducting psychosocial assessments, developing intervention plans, coordinating community resources, supporting family stabilization efforts, and mentoring staff members. This experience provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the complex social, emotional, and systemic factors affecting children and families, further strengthening her ability to develop holistic solutions that address both immediate concerns and long-term developmental needs.
Her professional expertise encompasses an impressive range of psychological and educational specialties, including psychoeducational assessments, gifted evaluations, psychological testing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavioral intervention planning, crisis intervention, risk assessment, parent coaching, group therapy, educational consultation, relationship management, and school-based mental health programming. Sabrina possesses advanced proficiency with leading assessment instruments including the BASC, Conners, ASRS, WAIS, and WISC, allowing her to provide highly accurate evaluations that guide meaningful interventions. She is equally comfortable delivering services in person or through virtual platforms, ensuring accessibility and continuity of care for schools and families alike.
Academically, Sabrina’s accomplishments reflect her commitment to excellence. She earned her Master of Arts in Psychology from Marywood University with a concentration in Child Psychology, following her achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude with High Honors. Sabrina also completed advanced graduate education receiving an Education Specialist II Professional Certificate in School Psychology, further expanding her expertise in psychoeducational assessment, behavioral intervention, and educational consultation. Throughout her academic journey, she received numerous distinctions including Dean’s List honors, recognition as an All-American Scholar, induction into Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, and selection to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities. These achievements underscore both her intellectual curiosity and her lifelong dedication to professional growth. Sabrina will also be pursuing a Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health in the fall of 2026.
Beyond her clinical and educational work, Sabrina has completed and presented research on multiple professional topics throughout her academic career and remains actively engaged in the broader psychology community through organizations such as the National Association of School Psychologists and the Association of School Psychologists in Pennsylvania. She continuously pursues advanced training in areas including Juvenile Culpability Assessments, Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention, DSM-5-TR diagnostic practices, crisis intervention, developmental disabilities, and psychosocial evaluations. Her willingness to remain current with emerging research allows her to provide innovative, evidence-based guidance to the schools, organizations, and families she serves.
Sabrina’s leadership philosophy centers on compassion, collaboration, and empowerment. She believes every child possesses the capacity to succeed when provided with the appropriate support, understanding, and opportunities to grow. Whether consulting with school administrators, mentoring educators, counseling families, or leading her own organization, she consistently emphasizes relationship-building, practical problem solving, and individualized care. Her approachable leadership style inspires confidence among colleagues while fostering meaningful partnerships that produce measurable improvements for students and communities alike.
As she looks toward board service, Sabrina is eager to leverage her extensive background in psychology, education, behavioral health, and organizational leadership to support mission-driven organizations. With more than thirty years of experience navigating complex educational and mental health systems, she brings valuable insight into strategic planning, governance, organizational development, risk management, and community engagement. Her unique combination of clinical expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and collaborative decision-making positions her to make significant contributions to boards seeking thoughtful guidance, ethical leadership, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of others.
Character:
Sabrina leads with compassion, integrity, and a sincere commitment to helping individuals achieve meaningful growth and well-being. Her dedication to serving children, families, educators, and communities reflects a leadership style grounded in empathy, trust, and professionalism.
Knowledge:
With more than three decades of experience in psychology, education, behavioral health, and child development, Sabrina possesses exceptional expertise across clinical and educational disciplines. She continuously expands her knowledge through advanced training, professional affiliations, and evidence-based practice to ensure the highest quality of service and leadership. Through the student groups she led, she obtained “inside information” about what adolescents think, feel, believe, and need. This will be a very valuable knowledge base to draw from in order to make effective and meaningful decisions.
Strategic:
Sabrina approaches challenges with a thoughtful, solutions-oriented mindset that balances immediate needs with long-term success. Her experience building Empowering Minds while collaborating across educational and behavioral health systems demonstrates her ability to develop sustainable strategies that strengthen organizations and improve outcomes.
Communication:
Exceling at translating complex psychological concepts into practical guidance that educators, families, and organizational leaders can confidently implement. Her collaborative communication style fosters trust, encourages partnership, and creates environments where individuals feel supported, respected, and empowered.
