Psychological Assessment

 

The Assessment includes:

  1. Client interviews
  2. Test battery (see below)
  3. School observation / teacher input
  4. Consultation with other specialists
  5. Feedback
  6. Written report with recommendations

What do we test?

I employ the latest, scientifically proven test kits widely accepted throughout the academic and medical community to accurately determine the root causes of psychological and learning issues. For both children and adults the test battery includes measures of:

  • Cognitive (IQ) abilities
  • Visual and auditory processing abilities
  • Learning and memory skills
  • Attention and executive functioning skills
  • Academic achievement
  • Social, emotional and behavioral functioning
  • Optional additional skills based on presenting concerns

After the evaluation

When appropriate, I refer to supportive services such as:

  • Developmental Optometrists
  • Educational Therapists and Specialists
  • OT / PT / Speech Therapists
  • Neurologists, Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, or Psychotherapists
 

Psychotherapy

My approach to therapy is influenced by elements of mindfulness and attachment theory, along with cognitive-behavioral therapy. 

Treatment Specialties Include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Therapy for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients using American Sign Language

  • Attention, learning and executive functioning problems

  • Identity issues including adolescent crises and cultural identity issues

  • Divorce issues, blended families

  • Improving relationships at home, work or school

  • Adjusting to life-changing events

  • Online Therapy/Counseling

    For individuals who reside in the state of California, online sessions using a HIPAA-secure program similar to Skype, are available.  If you are interested in online sessions, please contact me to discuss whether this is an appropriate modality for you.

  • I currently offer SPACE Treatment for parents seeking to help their children overcome anxiety.

 
 

Consultation

I am available for consultation upon request. I specialize in collaborative parent consultation and school consultation to strengthen existing supports and promote collective success and wellness among students, parents, and educators.  

Consultation specialties include:

  • How to support your ADHD child/student

  • Strategies to manage your own ADHD

  • Best practices to support young people who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

  • How to manage stress

  • Benefits of mindfulness practice

  • Best practices to support those with depression, anxiety or learning differences

  • The emotional impact of learning differences