What to expect when you wish to receive services:
Initial Contact: I do not "just make" appointments to see individuals or families. It is important to me to know that when you make a decision to come in, it is because you wish to address a situation or problem where I have significant expertise. If that is not the case, I will suggest other resources, if I know of them. Typically individuals call or email me and briefly describe their situation.
The most common referrals are:
Initial Contact: I do not "just make" appointments to see individuals or families. It is important to me to know that when you make a decision to come in, it is because you wish to address a situation or problem where I have significant expertise. If that is not the case, I will suggest other resources, if I know of them. Typically individuals call or email me and briefly describe their situation.
The most common referrals are:
- Child behavior problems, either disruptive behaviors such as oppositionality or social skills problems;
- Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
- Questions regarding child diagnoses; requests for psychodiagnostic assessments
- Expert consultation/testimony cases
- Consideration of group participation for a student or adult
- School consultation, requested and paid for by families
- Individuals with anxiety disorders
- A comprehensive Rapid Screener® assessment. This is typically done when the family wishes to better understand behavioral priorities and/or to track progress across settings (e.g., school and home).
General Information:
- Location: Our office is located in Encino, just off of the 101 freeway and a couple of miles west of the 405 and 101 interchange.
- Appointments: There are no "walk-in" appointments available. You must call us at 818-788-2100 x2 to make an appointment. You can also email us by clicking here.
- Payment: We typically require that payment occur at the time services are provided. We accept checks, major credit cards (2.5% fee applies). If you have insurance we will bill them as a courtesy and the amount covered will be sent directly to you. (This does not include services that are provided via school district or agency contracts.)