Business Details
We are a licensed child psychology practice dedicated to supporting families with infants, children, and teens up to age 18 through consultation and psychotherapy. With over 25 years of specialized experience in infant mental health, psychological assessment, and family therapy, we bring rigorous academic training and clinical expertise to every client relationship. Our professional foundation includes a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA, ranked the top doctoral program in the United States, followed by advanced post-doctoral fellowship at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. We have held distinguished roles as Training Director at APA-accredited clinical internship programs, overseeing the development of future child psychologists. Our problem-solving capabilities have been honed through years of directing early childhood assessment clinics, community-based service delivery programs, and nationwide policy initiatives addressing children's mental health.
We prioritize building genuine, trusting connections with families, recognizing that a strong therapeutic alliance is foundational to meaningful progress. Our office is conveniently located in downtown Sarasota, and we also offer secure teletherapy sessions to accommodate clients who cannot attend in person. We maintain the highest professional standards as a registered and licensed psychologist, holding Florida license PY 7193. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our evidence-based approach, deep community engagement, and unwavering dedication to promoting healthy child and family development.
We prioritize building genuine, trusting connections with families, recognizing that a strong therapeutic alliance is foundational to meaningful progress. Our office is conveniently located in downtown Sarasota, and we also offer secure teletherapy sessions to accommodate clients who cannot attend in person. We maintain the highest professional standards as a registered and licensed psychologist, holding Florida license PY 7193. Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in our evidence-based approach, deep community engagement, and unwavering dedication to promoting healthy child and family development.
Highlights and features
- We hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA, the top-ranked program in the United States.
- We bring over 25 years of specialized experience in infant mental health and child psychotherapy.
- We are a Florida licensed psychologist holding active credentials under license PY 7193.
- We offer flexible teletherapy options alongside our convenient downtown Sarasota office.
- We have directed APA-accredited clinical internship and post-doctoral training programs.
Services
Family Consultation and Psychotherapy
We provide professional consultation and psychotherapy tailored for families with babies, children, and teens from infancy through age 18. Our services target parents seeking expert guidance grounded in over 25 years of specialized clinical experience. Clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic interventions delivered by a UCLA-trained licensed psychologist in a supportive environment.
Infant Mental Health
We offer specialized infant mental health services developed through completion of the intensive two-year Certificate Program in Infant Mental Health at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This service supports new families navigating the earliest stages of child development and attachment. Families receive expert care from a psychologist with decades of dedicated experience in this specialized field.
Psychological Assessment
We conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for young children utilizing evidence-based clinical methodologies refined over 25 years of practice. Our assessments support families, educators, and healthcare providers in understanding developmental profiles and mental health needs. Clients receive authoritative evaluations conducted by a licensed psychologist with elite academic credentials.
Teletherapy
We provide secure online teletherapy sessions for families who cannot attend our downtown Sarasota office in person. This service ensures that geographic distance or scheduling challenges do not prevent access to expert child and family psychotherapy. Clients benefit from the same rigorous clinical standards and personalized care delivered through a convenient digital platform.
