Our Team

Laura Rubin, Ph.D.

Founder of the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center
Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist

Dr. Laura Rubin is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and founder of the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center. She obtained her B.A. in Psychology and English with High Honors from the University of Michigan. Dr. Rubin worked as a consultant for Anderson Consulting in Boston, Massachusetts, prior to attending graduate school. She received her Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology at Loyola University of Chicago. Dr. Rubin subsequently completed an APA-accredited internship with a concentration in clinical neuropsychology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. Following this, she attended a post-doctoral fellowship at the New York University Medical Center. She received specialized training in developmental pediatric neuropsychology assessment.

Dr. Rubin has extensive experience providing neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. She has expertise in evaluating individuals with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning disorders, medical concerns, and social-emotional difficulties. Additionally, she provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and she utilizes cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems treatment modalities in her work with clients.

Dr. Rubin has supervised doctoral-level graduate students and given presentations about neuropsychological assessment, psychopathology, neurological conditions, child development, parenting issues, and psychotherapeutic treatment at medical centers, universities, elementary schools, and community organizations. She is also a frequent media contributor, advising the public on important mental health issues such as Autism Spectrum Disorders and child development. Dr. Rubin also presented at TEDxPortsmouth regarding “Reframing to Rewire Your Brain.”

Additionally, Dr. Rubin is a former adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire and a former board member of the Richie McFarland Children’s Center. She has published and presented research at professional meetings. She is warm, engaging with clients, and helpful to clients in reaching their goals. She lives in the Seacoast with her husband and three children.

 

Christina Graziano, Psy.D.

Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow

Dr. Christina Graziano joined Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Fall of 2023. She offers neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults for Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and emotional concerns. In terms of therapy, she utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Trauma-Focused ACT (TF-ACT) in her work with adult clients. ACT is an action-oriented approach that emphasizes accepting uncomfortable thoughts and emotions rather than trying to change or eliminate them. Through acceptance, we can take action towards meaning and personal values despite discomfort. It’s like the old saying, “you can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

Christina received her Psy.D. in Counseling and School Psychology from Rivier University and completed her Doctoral Internship in the Counseling Center at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to her Doctoral Internship, Christina gained clinical experience in evaluation and therapy at an elementary school, community mental health center, and two private practices. Throughout graduate school, she worked for a non-profit substance use treatment organization for almost ten years. Christina also received an M.S. in Experimental Psychology from Rivier University and a B.A. in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. In her free time, Christina enjoys traveling, yoga, hiking, house plants, visiting botanical gardens, whale watching, and going to the beach.

 

Gracie Oullette

Psychometrist

Gracie Ouellette joined the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center team in the Fall of 2024 as a Psychometrist. She graduated with high honors from the University of New England with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Mental Health Rehabilitation. During her time at UNE, she worked for three years as a Research Assistant in a cognitive psychology lab investigating reading comprehension. During her final year, she held the position of Lab Manager. In addition, she worked as a Teaching Assistant for Psychological Statistics for two years. During her senior year, Gracie interned at the Krempels Brain Injury Center in Portsmouth where she co-led research-based rehabilitation groups for individuals with acquired brain injury at various levels of severity. Her coursework, internship, and lab experience all lead her to discover her passion for neuropsychological work. For hobbies, Gracie enjoys running, gardening, and reading. She also enjoys spending quality time with her boyfriend and her dog, Bean.

 

Linnea Hauthaway

Office Manager

Ms. Hauthaway is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Gerontology. Ms. Hauthaway worked for more than 14 years at EnviroSystems, Inc., (ESI) out of Hampton, New Hampshire. At ESI, Ms. Hauthaway worked as an Aquatic Toxicologist and also managed the laboratory for several years prior to leaving to spend time at home with her young children. Ms. Hauthaway joined the Portsmouth Neuropsychology Center team in the fall of 2012 as the office manager.