​Hello, and welcome to my private practice. I work with individuals and families to understand their experiences, through the lens of how our brain-based differences help shape the way we learn, grow, and adapt.

​As a clinical psychologist trained in neuropsychological assessment, my areas of focus include work with children, teens, and young adults:
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  • Developmental learning disorders, including dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing), dyscalculia (math disorder) 
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  • Differential diagnosis of attentional concerns, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
  • Intellectual giftedness across the lifespan
  • Twice-exceptional (2e) individuals
  • Autism / ASD, neurodivergence
  • Executive functioning concerns
  • Memory & learning
  • Progress monitoring 
  • Emotional factors and challenging behaviors
  • ​Language and social-communication concerns
Related to learning:
  • School fit & educational choices
  • School/test accommodations
  • Creativity & positive development
  • Parent coaching

For adults, I provide neuropsychological evaluations for:
  • ADHD, sometimes co-occurring with intellectual giftedness
  • Cognitive health concerns
as well as:
  • Adult psychological assessment to inform therapy, personality assessment
  • Collaborative/consultative evaluations
AWARDS
  • 2013 Esther Katz Rosen Fellowship​​, American Psychological Foundation (APF)
  • 2014 Hollingworth Award from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

EDUCATION
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology at Palo Alto University (APA-accredited) — Completed Neuropsychology specialization (in compliance with APA Div. 40 & Houston Guidelines). Pediatric Psychology research group
  • B.A.S. & M.S., Stanford University

CLINICAL TRAINING
  • Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC), Mountain View, CA 
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Neuropsychology Group, Redwood City, CA 
  • The Gronowski Center, Mountain View, CA 

​PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS  
  • American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN)
  • Bay Area Psychological Assoc. (BAPA)
  • National Register of Health Service Psychologists (NRHSP)
  • past / rotating :
  • American Psychological Association (APA)​ Society of Clinical Neuropsychology (Div. 40) 
  • California Psychological Association (CPA)
  • National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
  • Northern California Neuropsychology Forum (NCNF)
  • SENG, Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted
RESEARCH
Complementing my developmental approach to clinical practice, I studied individual differences and how they emerge in children. My most recent research examined personality traits and everyday creative behaviors of young people with advanced intellectual abilities.

I also worked on research studies examining the neurocognitive changes affecting children with serious illnesses.
  • 2015 APA Annual Convention Poster: Creative Thinking and Imagination in Highly Gifted Children (primary author)
  • 2013 APA Convention Poster: Neurocognitive Effects of Galactosemia  (co-author)
  • 2012 APA Convention Poster: Neuropsychological Effects of Bone Marrow Transplant  (co-author)
  • Creativity and Personality in Highly Gifted Children  (doctoral dissertation)

LICENSURE
  • Clinical Psychologist licensed in California & North Carolina,
    • CA PSY #28402​​
    • NC PSY #6347 
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PERSONAL
I have always been fascinated by the human mind, the diversity of our experiences, and the emergence of individual differences. ​I'm a long-time Bay Area resident and mom to two lovely young adults whose unique and surprising paths have helped shape my thinking about learning, growth, and the magic of childhood. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I had the pleasure of working alongside creative, inspiring individuals at some of Silicon Valley's most innovative technology firms. I welcome the opportunity to learn about your experiences and to help you with your concerns.
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