Finally, Understand
How Your Child
Experiences the World.

Yes. As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I am qualified to diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, and other educational and developmental conditions. I also have experience and training in assessing and supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles.

My evaluations are comprehensive and go well beyond a checklist or a single screening tool. Every evaluation is thorough, individualized, and designed to give your family and your child's school a complete picture, along with clear, actionable recommendations to provide next steps for supporting your child.

I work with students of all ages, from young children just entering school to teenagers preparing for college. I also support college students looking for assessments to support classroom and housing accommodations as well as adults needing accommodations for high-stakes exams like the MCAT, LSAT, GRE or accommodations for a work or vocational setting.

If you have noticed your child struggling to keep up academically, having difficulty focusing or staying organized, running out of time on exams, spending more time on homework than their peers, finding social situations overwhelming, or experiencing anxiety around school, an evaluation can help you understand why.

You do not need a referral. If your gut is telling you something more is going on, that is reason enough to start a conversation.

Most families complete the process within three to five weeks from the initial intake call to the feedback session.

Testing typically involves two to four sessions, depending on your child's age and the questions we are exploring. Once testing is complete, you will receive a comprehensive written report within two weeks, followed by a one-hour dedicated feedback session where we review everything together, and you can ask questions.

I recommend keeping it simple and positive. You can tell your child that they will meet with someone who wants to understand how they think and learn, and that there are no right or wrong answers. My sessions are designed to feel comfortable and low-pressure, and most children find the experience much less intimidating than they expected, and even fun! I am happy to talk through how to prepare your child during our initial consultation.

Some services are available virtually for residents of California or Massachusetts. If you’re interested, please reach out for a free consultation, and we’ll discuss the options.

Educational psychology evaluations are generally not covered by health insurance, regardless of the provider. Because these are educational assessments rather than medical, most insurance plans do not include them as a covered benefit. If the evaluation includes a medical or mental health component, such as ASD or ADHD evaluations, your plan may offer partial reimbursement. I can provide a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement.

As a former school psychologist who has worked inside public districts for many years, I understand how the school system works and how to communicate. My reports are written to be thorough, well-documented, and clearly aligned with educational and legal standards, which makes them hard to dismiss.

If a district challenges the findings, you have rights as a parent, and I can help you understand them. I also offer Special Education Advocacy and IEP and 504 Plan Support to help ensure your child gets the support they are entitled to.

My practice is located at 1299 4th Street, Suite 306, in San Rafael, which puts me at the heart of Marin County. I serve families from Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, Sausalito, Tiburon, and surrounding areas.

Some virtual services are also available for families in California and Massachusetts who prefer to meet remotely. I also conduct IEE assessments for students all over the Bay Area.