Serving Ages – Children, Adolescents, and Parents

Education and Experience

  • 1999-2000 Doctoral Internship at the Florida Multidisciplinary Center (MDC) at Florida State University
  • 2002 graduate of the University of Florida with Ph.D. in School Psychology
  • 22 years working as a school psychologist for public school districts in Florida and Georgia
  • 5 years working as a special education coordinator in Georgia
  • Certification and/or training in interventions for parents and children, including Stressed Teens (group-administered mindfulness program for teens), Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Standard Level 4, Zones of Regulation, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

Specialities

Psychoeducational Assessments to identify:

  • Developmental Delays
  • Learning Disorders
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Other psychological/emotional conditions that interrupt the learning process and general well-being

Interventions to provide support in the following areas:

  • Parenting
  • Anxiety Management/Reduction
  • Executive Functioning Skills

Policies and Procedures

  • Free 15-minute telephone consultations.
  • Online paperwork must be completed prior to the appointment.
  • A fee range will be provided upon request, and specific fees will be discussed during an intake session.
  • At this time, insurance is not offered. A billing summary of services can be provided upon request to assist clients in filing claims.
  • Consent forms must be signed by each legal guardian without exception.
  • Psychoeducational evaluations are conducted during a 3- to 4-hour initial session with follow-up appointments made as needed. A comprehensive report will be written following an evaluation and provided to parents at a scheduled feedback session three- four weeks after the last evaluation session.
  • A 24-hour notice is required for appointment cancellations.

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