Child & Adolescent Psychologist
My Services
How can I help you?
Trained as a school psychologist and having practiced in schools and multiple clinic settings, I have extensive experience conducting comprehensive evaluations to assess and diagnose neurodevelopmental, behavioral, psychological, and learning differences.
I specialize in neurodevelopmental and learning differences (autism, ADHD, learning disorders) and anxiety disorders.
I conduct IQ/Gifted Assessments for admission to private schools, including academic achievement testing if needed. I also provide Early Entrance to Kindergarten evaluations.
I am available for consultation with parents and teachers, and short-term therapy with families/children, most often as follow-up after an evaluation is complete.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations
What is involved with a comprehensive evaluation?
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It starts with a parent-only intake appointment, where we can discuss your concerns for your child/teen in detail.
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From there, diagnostic testing is scheduled to take place in my office, which typically takes between 2-6 hours, depending on the child and the questions you are hoping to answer with an evaluation.
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Parents and teachers will also be expected to complete behavior rating forms to supplement my testing with the child.
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Following the completion of all testing, a feedback session is then scheduled with the parents to discuss the results of the evaluation and any appropriate recommendations for treatment.
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A complete diagnostic report will also be provided at the time of the feedback session.
The entire process, from start to finish, typically takes about 3-5 weeks.
What does a comprehensive evaluation assess for?
A comprehensive evaluation like this may examine one or a number of possible diagnoses, such as:
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Autism
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Attention problems or ADHD
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Learning disabilities, including dyslexia and dysgraphia
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Intellectual disability
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Mood disorders, including depression
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Anxiety disorders
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Social Anxiety and Selective Mutism
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Tic disorders, including Tourette's Disorder
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related tic or habit disorders (trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, etc.)
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Disruptive behavior disorders
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Toileting problems
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IQ / Gifted Testing
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Early Entrance to Kindergarten
Are you looking to apply for a private school that requires IQ testing?
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​When providing IQ testing, I use the WPPSI-IV for children 5 years and younger, and the WISC-V for children 6+ years of age.
When providing academic achievement testing for those who need it, I use the WIAT-4.
Please note that insurance does not cover IQ and Early Entrance to Kindergarten Evaluations.
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Consultation & Short-Term Therapy
Services
Do you need short-term support?
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I am available for consultation with parents and teachers, most often as follow-up after an evaluation is complete. ​For example, parents sometimes ask me to attend school meetings or review school-based intervention or accommodation plans.
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I also provide short-term behavioral coaching/consultation for parents, and I occasionally provide short-term therapy services for youth to "bridge the gap" between an evaluation with me and starting therapy services with another mental health provider.
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Click here for pricing information.
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