M. Laura Pappa, Ph.D

M. Laura Pappa, Ph.D., is the Mid-Atlantic Lead Director of Behavioral Health Services at Blackbird and a licensed clinical psychologist and educator with a strong focus on early childhood experiences and attachment. Prior to joining Blackbird, she served as core faculty for a Northwestern University medical residency program, where she supported and advocated for integrating behavioral health into primary care. Her work centers on strengthening caregiver-child relationships, integration of behavioral health into medical care, and advancing equitable, relationship-centered care.