A diagnostic assessment is more than just a label—it is a roadmap to understanding how your brain (or your child’s brain) works. Whether you are seeking answers for a struggling student or looking for clarity in your own adult life, I provide thorough, evidence-based evaluations in a supportive environment.
For parents and students, an assessment is the first step toward getting the right support at school and home. I specialize in identifying:
Learning Profiles: Identifying Specific learning disorders in: Reading (Dyslexia), Mathematics (Dyscalculia), and Written Expression (Dysgraphia).
Neurodevelopmental Pathways: Evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
Emotional Well-being: Understanding the impact of Anxiety, Trauma, and Depression or other psychological factors that may be impacting a child's development.
Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs): As a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with extensive experience in school psychology and special education, I can provide IEEs for families seeking an objective, comprehensive assessment of their child's educational needs. An IEE is a thorough evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by your child's school district. Parents may request an IEE if they disagree with a school district's evaluation or would like an independent opinion regarding their child's learning, behavior, social-emotional functioning, or educational needs often at the school’s expense.
My goal is to provide you with a clear, actionable report that can be used to secure school accommodations and tailored therapeutic support.
It is never too late to understand yourself better. Many adults seek assessments after years of feeling "different" or struggling with tasks that seem easy for others. I provide focused evaluations for:
• Late-Diagnosed Autism & ADHD: Understanding your neurotype to improve your quality of life and career.
• Learning Differences: Identifying why certain academic or professional tasks remain a challenge.
• Diagnostic Screening: A holistic screening to look at your mental health to differentiate between various clinical concerns and the appropriate recommendations to professionals to help you in your life.
1. Initial Consultation: We discuss your history and the specific questions you want answered.
2. The Testing Session: A series of standardized tasks, puzzles, and interviews tailored to the individual.
3. The Feedback Meeting: We sit down to review the results in plain English—no heavy jargon—so you walk away with a clear plan of action.
When completing an evaluation, the people involved need to be aware that the outcome may not be a diagnosis or the diagnosis may be different than what was anticipated. So the question needs to be asked, “Are you okay with only walking away with a better understanding of yourself, is that enough?” If the answer is not, “Yes!” and you are not prepared to hear an outcome other than what you expected/hoped, then I may not be the best fit and we should pause the assessment.
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