PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

Discovering the Individual Narrative

Every person is a universe of unique experiences, emotions, and thoughts. As I delve into psychological evaluations, my goal is to unravel their distinct narrative, shedding light not just for the individual but for everyone connected to them — parents, teachers, and the wider community.

In my reports, I endeavor to illuminate the reasons behind behaviors, offering insights into both challenges and strengths. These aren't just figures and test scores; they're compassionate narratives that capture the essence of an individual. These accounts provide clarity, paving the way for understanding and transformative action.

With an extensive background in neuropsychology, child development, education, and more, I'm well-equipped to understand and convey the intricacies of each person's world. My experiences — from teaching at Rutgers and mentoring at Columbia to significant roles in clinics and K-8 schools — have bestowed me with a comprehensive understanding of both individual and systemic needs, especially in the realm of education.

Spanning two decades in school settings and over ten years in clinical practice, my journey has been both diverse and enriching. Whether leading a clinic's testing department or guiding doctoral students at Columbia, every step has further honed my expertise. Particularly, my therapy practice offers deeper insights into human psychology, enriching my evaluations.

Above all, these evaluations aim to be a beacon, guiding interventions, placements, and decisions for the holistic growth of the individual. They serve as a tool for empowerment, understanding, and empathy. My mission remains unwavering: to spotlight potential, inspire self-belief, and cultivate supportive environments for all those I work alongside.

Evaluation Offerings

Here’s a look at the range of evaluations I offer:

• Comprehensive Neuropsychological and Psycho-Educational Evaluations: These are the cornerstones of my practice. With these evaluations, I delve deep into understanding an individual's cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning. It’s all about connecting the dots between brain processes and behavior, ensuring we grasp the whole picture.

• Personality Assessment: Each person is a unique blend of traits, emotions, and behaviors. Through personality assessments, I aim to understand the distinct characteristics and patterns that define someone, which in turn aids in designing personalized therapeutic approaches.

• ADHD Evaluations: Without proper diagnosis and treatment, ADHD can have devastating effects on a person's academic, occupational, and social functioning. ADHD assessment for children and adults combines clinical interviews, behavior ratings, and neuropsychological tests of attention and executive functions to determine the specific deficits and functional impairments, and can guide behavioral interventions, executive functioning supports, and medication interventions.

• Autism Assessments: Diagnosing autism is key to helping individuals on the spectrum get the interventions they need. Yet telling autism apart from other conditions that affect social communication, flexiblity, and regulation requires careful, skilled assessment. As every individual with autism is unique, I focus not only on diagnosis, but on understanding the whole person to help them reach their full potential.

• Learning Disabilities: By identifying and understanding specific learning challenges, we can tailor educational strategies to help individuals thrive academically.

• Accommodations (School, Testing, and Work): The right accommodations can be game-changers. Whether it's in school, during tests, or at the workplace, my evaluations aim to pinpoint what’s needed to level the playing field.

• Social Security Evaluations: Navigating the social security landscape can be daunting. My assessments here are geared towards providing comprehensive reports that cater to the requirements of the Social Security Administration.

• Immigration (Extreme Hardship) Evaluations: Immigration processes, especially those involving extreme hardship scenarios, require a delicate touch. My evaluations provide an empathetic, in-depth understanding of individual circumstances, assisting in the immigration process.
  
  

  Each of these evaluations is more than just a set of tests. They're about understanding the individual, their environment, and the complex interplay between the two. My commitment is to offer a comprehensive lens, providing clarity, compassion, and actionable insights.