The community of Rye Brook, New York, and the academic circle of Greenwich Academy are mourning the passing of Dr. Lisa Striar, a highly respected clinical psychologist who died on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Dr. Striar was widely recognized for her deep empathy and her specialized work in helping children and adolescents navigate educational and emotional challenges.

Professional Legacy
For over 25 years, Dr. Striar dedicated her career to understanding and supporting the psychological needs of young people:

Greenwich Academy: Since 2008, she served as the Learning Services Coordinator at the Upper School in Greenwich, Connecticut. She was a pivotal figure in helping students develop executive functioning skills and manage the pressures of a rigorous academic environment.

Private Practice: Based in Rye Brook, she operated a successful practice where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations and provided therapy, becoming a trusted ally for many Westchester and Fairfield County families.

Consulting: She served as a neuropsychological consultant for Northern Westchester BOCES, extending her expertise to public school districts across the region.

Education and Training
Dr. Striar was a distinguished scholar in her field:

Doctorate: She earned her Psy.D. in School-Clinical Child Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School at Yeshiva University in 1997.

Clinical Training: Her extensive training included fellowships at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital, specializing in Neuropsychology and Child Psychiatry. She also trained at the School Problems Center at Mt. Sinai Medical Center.

Service and Memorial Information
As of Sunday, May 3, 2026, the following details regarding her services have been shared:

Funeral Service: A service to celebrate her life and legacy was held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Congregation KTI in Port Chester, NY.

Memorial Contributions: In lieu of flowers, her family and colleagues at Greenwich Academy have suggested donations to organizations supporting children’s mental health or educational equity, causes she championed throughout her life.

Dr. Striar is remembered by her peers as a clinician who possessed a rare “gift for seeing the hidden strengths in every child” and by her family as a devoted mother and wife. She is survived by her husband and her two children