​Hello, and welcome to my private practice. I work primarily with children and teens to understand their experiences and to help improve the way they learn, grow, and adapt — not just in school but across all facets of their lives.

​As a clinical psychologist trained in neuropsychological assessment, my areas of focus include:​
  • Developmental learning disorders, including dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing), dyscalculia (math disorder) 
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  • Differential diagnosis of attentional issues, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
  • Intellectual giftedness across the lifespan
  • Twice-exceptional (2e) individuals
  • Executive functioning concerns
  • Memory & learning
  • Response to intervention and 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
  • Consultation and assessment-based progress monitoring of interventions
For adults:
  • Adult psychological assessment
  • Memory concerns
  • Adult ADHD
  • Personality assessment
  • Collaborative/consultative evaluations
I also see clients for therapy, coaching, and consultation.   
AWARDS
  • 2013 Esther Katz Rosen Fellowship​​, American Psychological Foundation (APF)
  • 2014 Hollingworth Award from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Psychological Association (APA)​ Society of Clinical Neuropsychology (Div. 40) 
  • American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN)
  • National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
  • Northern California Neuropsychology Forum (NCNF)
  • Santa Clara County Psychological Assoc. (SCCPA)
  • California Psychological Association (CPA)
  • SENG, Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted

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

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
  • Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC), Mountain View, CA 
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Neuropsychology Group, Redwood City, CA 
  • The Gronowski Center, Mountain View, CA 
RESEARCH
Complementing my developmental approach to clinical practice, I study individual differences and how they emerge in children. My recent research examines personality traits and everyday creative behaviors of young people with advanced intellectual abilities.

I have 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, CA PSY #28402​​
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PERSONAL
I've always been fascinated by the human mind, the diversity of our lives, and the emergence of individual differences. ​I'm a long-time Bay Area resident and mom to two lovely teens, who 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 individuals at some of Silicon Valley's most innovative technology firms. I welcome the opportunity to hear about your experiences and to help you with your concerns.
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