Dr. Sydney Ceruto, PhD

Neuroscientist & Author

PhD in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience (NYU) · Author, The Dopamine Code (Simon & Schuster)

Identifying and changing the brain patterns behind behavior and decisions.

One-on-one, the moment you need her.

Direct access by text or phone, often within minutes. Every call and every text is with Dr. Ceruto herself.

One hour with Dr. Ceruto

One private hour by phone, $250.

Programs: NeuroSync™ for 30 or 90 days, or NeuroConcierge™ for a year.

The neuroscience programs, side by side

All three are one-on-one with Dr. Ceruto.

  • NeuroSync™ 30

    The NeuroSync™ program, over 30 days.

    Works on
    One reaction or habit, wherever it shows up in your life
    Investment
    $10,000
  • NeuroSync™ 90

    The NeuroSync™ program, over 90 days.

    Works on
    One reaction or habit, wherever it shows up in your life
    Investment
    $25,000
  • NeuroConcierge™

    A year of work across your whole life, with unrestricted access to her.

    Works on
    Your whole life: work, home and relationships
    Investment
    Discussed in your hour with Dr. Ceruto

Every program starts the same way: one private hour by phone with Dr. Ceruto. For NeuroConcierge™, she gives you the price in that hour.

One hour with Dr. Ceruto

How NeuroSync™ works

NeuroSync™ works on one pattern: the reaction, habit or way of thinking that keeps coming back and costs you the most. It might be the temper that has already cost you a promotion, the same argument that keeps coming back in your marriage, or the second-guessing that takes over before every big decision. Dr. Ceruto works with you to find what drives that reaction and to practice a different response in the moments it shows up in your everyday life. Each time you use the new response, the connections in your brain that carry it get stronger, and the ones behind the old reaction, used less, get weaker. That is how, over time, your brain’s reaction can change. The aim is a change you can see at work, at home or wherever that reaction has been costing you.

  • Text or call when it matters

    You reach Dr. Ceruto by text or phone, day or night. One week might bring hundreds of texts between you and Dr. Ceruto and hours of conversation. Another might bring a few check-in texts and maybe no call. It depends on what is going on in your life.

  • Calls as long as the work needs

    A call might take 30 minutes, or two or three hours when a lot is changing at once. There is no fixed schedule. If you can’t talk right then, you can ask for a time later that day or the next day.

  • One pattern, not your whole life

    NeuroSync™ stays with the one pattern you choose. If several parts of your life need work at the same time, NeuroConcierge™ covers them together.

How NeuroConcierge™ works

NeuroConcierge™ runs for a year and covers every part of your life at once. It includes everything in NeuroSync™. The work widens from one pattern to how you think, act and decide across all of it.

  • Unrestricted 24/7 Access

    Reach Dr. Ceruto directly, day or night, by call, text, video or voice note, whenever something comes up. There is no calendar to wait on, and you have her full attention when the pressure and the stakes are highest.

  • One plan for the year

    Dr. Ceruto plans the work across your job, your private life and your relationships together, and the plan changes with you as your goals change over the year.

She founded her practice, MindLAB Neuroscience, in 2000, and she works with only a handful of clients at a time.

Success Stories

“I have worked with Dr. Ceruto at two different points in my career. Sydney created an integrative approach based on solid science to point out the behaviors and thought distortions which had been holding me back. Thanks to Dr. Ceruto, I feel like I’m able to build stronger relationships with my colleagues, and I am a better leader and a better person because of our work. This was by far the most valuable investment in my professional development post college.”

Leeza F., Director, Citi New York, NY

“Working with Dr. Ceruto was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I was stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction, unsure of where I was headed or why I felt so unfulfilled. From the very first session, she helped me peel back the layers and uncover what truly mattered. Her ability to connect neuroscience with practical life strategies was incredible. She guided me to clarify my goals, break free from limiting beliefs, and align my actions with my values. I finally feel real purpose.”

Nichole P., Managing Director, Logistics Company Sarasota, FL

“I came to Dr. Ceruto thinking I needed help with my career, but she quickly recognized that the real roadblocks were the relationships I was choosing and how I dealt with conflict. With her support, I finally left unhealthy situations I’d struggled to end for years. She helped me identify deep-seated patterns I didn’t realize were holding me back. I never feel rushed, and she follows up with detailed written insights I reflect on for weeks. She uncovered major blockers I would never have spotted alone.”

Rachel L., Meta New York, NY

“Dr. Ceruto is a true professional with massive experience helping people get where they need to be. The important thing for me was understanding my strengths, developing ways to use them, and learning from the pitfalls that kept me from reaching my goals. She broke it all down and simplified the obstacles that had been painful blockers in my career, providing guidance and tools to conquer them. You will learn a lot about yourself and have a partner who works with you every step of the way.”

Michael S., Chief of Staff, Financial Services Firm Boca Raton, FL

“I struggled with debilitating anxiety for years, trying countless therapies and medications with little success. Finding Dr. Ceruto and her neuroscience-based approach was truly life-changing. From our very first session, her deep knowledge of brain science and how it applies to anxiety gave me real hope. What sets her apart is that perfect blend of expertise and compassion. She genuinely cared about my progress and responded quickly even outside of our scheduled sessions. Social situations are far easier for me now, and so is work.”

Brian T., Managing Director, Software Company Chicago, IL

“What I appreciate about Dr. Ceruto is her candid, direct approach, truly from a place of warmth and support. Every week delivered concrete value, and I never felt like I was wasting time the way I had with traditional methods. She draws from her academic expertise to dig deeper into the roots of issues. She helped me make enormous progress after a year of personal loss, including getting my faltering career back on track. She follows up after every session with additional materials.”

Eric F., Vice President, Technology Startup Coral Gables, FL

Not sure which program fits?

You do not need to decide before the call. In one private hour by phone, Dr. Ceruto hears the pattern in your own words, and you can talk through which program would suit it. That hour stands on its own, with or without a program after it.

One hour with Dr. Ceruto

Dr. Sydney Ceruto, PhD, Neuroscientist & Author, MindLAB Neuroscience

  • Dr. Ceruto holds a PhD in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience (NYU) and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Business Psychology (Yale University).
  • Lecturer, Wharton Executive Development Program, University of Pennsylvania.
  • Dr. Ceruto is the author of The Dopamine Code (Simon & Schuster, June 2026).
  • Dr. Ceruto brings 26+ years of founding and leading MindLAB Neuroscience to her practice.