Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in New York

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am an integrative psychotherapist who truly believes in viewing individuals through a holistic perspective. I work in a private practice, known as Image Therapy Services. Image Therapy Services provides psychotherapy to teens, young adults, couples, and families. We address developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, and addiction. Our goal is to restore a balance to improve self-image and functioning. I also work as the Assistant Director for the Bridges to Adelphi Program, which is a program at Adelphi University that provides Academic, Social, and Vocational Services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other nonverbal learning disorders.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with office in Smithtown, Forest Hills & Murray Hill. I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with special needs. My clientele includes children, adolescents & adults with genetic disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, autism, concussion and traumatic brain injury, sex chromosome differences, dementia and acquired brain disorders. I also work extensively with children who present with learning disorders, including dyslexia, problems with behavior and attention (e.g., ADHD and Conduct Disorder), and/or who require academic modifications for giftedness.

When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.

Dr. Plunkett is a pediatric neuropsychologist providing evaluation, consultation, and behavioral therapy. There are many reasons why children are referred for neuropsychological evaluation. Children suspected of having a developmental disorder (e.g., intellectual disability, ADHD, or learning disability) often require evaluation. Children diagnosed with a medical disorder (e.g., epilepsy) or who sustained a head injury may require evaluation for treatment planning. At times children are also referred because they are struggling for unclear reasons and an evaluation is needed to clarify what may be contributing to their presentation.

Dr. Bonnee Price-Linden, PhD, director of Linden Neuropsychological Services (LNS), is a specialist in pediatric neuropsychology, using state of the art techniques in neuroplasticity focused on neurocognitive rehabilitation, permiting the brain to form or reorganize synaptic connections prevalent in birth disorders, learning & physical disabilities or following injury. With over 30 years experience, she has gained expertise for children who exhibit any neurocognitive processing disorder which includes Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, TBI due to birth or accident, PTSD& genetic disabilities that interfere with life achievement.

Providing Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and other testing services in partnership with school districts or as a second opinion to diagnose educational disabilities such as ADHD, Autism, reading disabilities, and Dyslexia for special education.

My name is Dr. Hoffmann and I am a neuropsychologist. I assess children (age 5 and up), adolescents and adults. A neuropsychological evaluation is an assessment of how one's brain is functioning in different areas, such as memory and attention, etc., in comparison to peers of a similar age (and similar education when available).

My credentials include licensure as a clinical psychologist, as well as a psychoanalyst and school psychologist. My extensive experience spans over 25 years working with adults, adolescents, children, and couples, I've dealt with a diverse range of issues including anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, personality difficulties, coping mechanisms and infertility. I've found that a consultation is a great way to see if we are a good fit.

As a clinical and school psychologist, I work with children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, social skills, executive functioning skills, ADHD, stress and more.

I am a neuropsychologist providing neuropsych assessments to preschoolers through young adults with learning and psychiatric issues. My primary goals are to provide families with thorough evaluations, timely reports written in user-friendly language, and a willingness to collaborate with school personnel and other professionals who may be working with their child. Therapeutically, I am also a certified provider of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) approach, helping parents and children find realistic solutions that address their concerns regarding a wide range of issues, unsolved problems, and unmet expectations.

Do you want to feel better? Do you want to maximize your brain's potential? Are you looking for alternative methods to treat your problems? I am a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist in practice for over 35 years who can help you. I specialize in diagnosing and treating adult Attention Deficit Disorder, learning disabilities, mild head injuries, pain management, and most psychological problems including depression, anxiety, work problems and other issues. Treatment can include psychotherapy, cognitive remediation, neurofeedback and biofeedback. My psychotherapy approach is utilizing structured ways of planning to improve one's situation, as well as exercises that can help improve cognition.

My area of expertise is assessment, without which a diagnosis and treatment planning cannot be determined. Often, therapy or medication falls short because of poor or unclear diagnosis. I use my years of clinical and academic experience as well as a tailored, objective assessment to address: Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder. I perform Fitness of Duty evaluations for employment clearances such as NYPD, FDNY, and bariatric surgery. I also help families and the court system with forensic, child custody and special education litigation as an expert witness.

It is a sign of bravery and strength to recognize when you need the support of a mental health professional. I would be happy to help you better understand yourself and your emotional experiences, deal with challenging relationships, and address academic or occupational difficulties.

Dr. Cohen-Romano is a licensed clinical psychologist as well as a certified school psychologist in New York State. For the past twenty years she has worked in public and private school settings conducting comprehensive psychoeducational consultations and evaluations and is highly trained in the identification and treatment of learning disabilities and AD/HD. Her reports are comprehensive, timely and each is conducted by Dr. Cohen-Romano personally.

My practice specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children, adolescents and young adults, in addition to consultation with parents regarding their child's learning, school achievement and emotional functioning. I am a Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and adolescent development, diagnostic evaluations and psychotherapy. My private practice is in Harrison, New York with clients in Westchester County, the Greenwich/Darien, CT areas, northern New Jersey, as well as international clientele.

Trust highly experienced and patient neuropsychologist to diagnose Autism, memory loss, Attention Deficit, Asperger, dyslexia, ADHD, reading math problems, post brain injury cognitive impairment. Neuropsychological testing provides an objective assessment of learning, cognitive and emotional problems, required documentation for Disability Claim, IEP, private school placement for Learning Disability, test accommodations for SAT. Effective treatment recommendations to help you recover and improve Attention, Memory, Auditory - Visual Processing, Focus, Reading Comprehension, Organization via Cognitive Training with Neurofeedback, Fast ForWord, Metronome. Dr.Danov also provides IME, Expert Witness Evaluation, record review, court testimony, BOE Hearing testimony. OFFICES in SI, QUEENS, NY, BROOKLYN

As a clinical neuropsychologist, it is my goal to understand the relationship between the brain and cognitive/behavioral functioning. I work with patients with a variety of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders to help with diagnostic clarification based on the findings of a comprehensive evaluation. The evaluation incorporates information gathered from a clinical interview with the patient (and at times an accompanying family member), responses on emotional/behavioral questionnaires, and performance on standardized cognitive measures.

David Gottesfeld (www.davidgottesfeld.com) is a Licensed Psychologist in private practice since 1991, with offices in Manhattan and White Plains, New York. Dr. Gottesfeld is also an Adjunct Professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology teaching the Practicum in Child Assessment. He specializes in comprehensive Psycho-Educational Testing and Neuropsychological Testing, as well as child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy. He is recognized as an expert in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults and is skilled in the process of securing extended time and other test accommodations on the ISEE, PSAT, SAT, SAT2, or ACT.

Whether it is your first time looking for support or if this is a part of a longer process, I would like to meet you where that is. I work with individuals from childhood through adulthood who are seeking support for various reasons such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, personal identity, stress, and relationships. With your goals in mind, I draw from a variety of evidence based therapies such as psychodynamic and play, as well as cognitive and dialectical behavioral. I have expertise in grief and loss, caregiving, physical health related problems, and cultural identity.