Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in New York

I am a clinical neuropsychologist and licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing comprehensive assessments to children and adolescents with learning and attentional difficulties. My goal is to gain a thorough understanding of your child, including his or her strengths and challenges, in order to provide diagnostic clarity as well as appropriate recommendations so that your child can reach his or her potential. I see the assessment process as therapeutic in nature. As such, I strive to develop strong relationships with families so that together, we can advocate for your child's learning and social-emotional needs.

I am a NYS certified School Psychologist and Licensed Psychologist. I have extensive experience with a variety of assessment tools. I am able to provide detailed assessments of cognitive abilities, social-emotional functioning, academic skills, and executive functioning.

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.

Do you have upsets with children, or a spouse ? Did you come from a family that was affected by alcohol abuse? Are you anxious, or unsure of yourself? Are you grieving? Is your relationship an issue? Many good people face one or more of these difficulties in their lifetimes. As the Director of a Family Services program on Long Island, the challenges of helping the elderly, young adults, teens, children and married couples were always interesting for me. I have extensive experience working with Adult Children of Alcoholics, learning disabled students and their parents, socially akward people, and couples struggling in a marriage.

I am a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in the completion of psychological, psycho-educational, and neuropsychological evaluations to better understand an individual's strengths/challenges and provide recommendations to allow for future success. I have extensive experience completing assessments with children through young adults struggling with learning and language delays, attention and organizational difficulties, processing weaknesses, developmental disorders, and emotional/psychiatric concerns.

I am a licensed Psychologist in New York and specialize in Clinical Neuropsychology. My focus is on the evaluation of children/adolescents who display symptoms of a possible learning disability, dyslexia, attentional disorder (e.g., AD/HD), anxiety or other mood disorder, autistic spectrum disorders, processing disorders, developmental disabilities, or executive functioning difficulties.

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As an ABPP board certified neuropsychologist in the Hudson Valley, those in need of my assessment-evaluation services are children and adults challenged by learning difficulties, attentional deficits, memory problems, and pragmatic-social communication issues with underlying causes in neurological and/or environmental circumstances. In addition these individuals also unfortunately, but understandably, experience emotional distress associated with these difficulties. These difficulties may have had their onset in early development, through illness, as a result of injury, or developing in later adulthood. Their conditions usually impact major life roles in school, work, and relationships.

I am a clinical neuropsychologist and learning specialist who is available for therapy/coaching sessions. I have a holistic approach that utilizes cognitive re-framing, behavioral modification and mindfulness practices. Cognitive re-framing uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and extinguish maladaptive thought patterns. Behavioral modification is used to optimize behavior patterns. Last, mindfulness practices are essential for identifying and maintaining optimal thought and behavior patterns. There are many different ways to practice mindfulness and working together we can uncover the path that works best for you.

I provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of children with diverse learning, developmental and medical challenges. The evaluation is used to characterize a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, academic skills, and social-emotional functioning in order to diagnose or rule out certain conditions (e.g., dyslexia) and identify an appropriate educational and/or treatment plan. I have extensive experience and expertise in working with children, adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, concussion and seizures/epilepsy.

I am an actively engaged psychotherapist who stresses an empathic approach – working together to understand each person’s unique interests, goals, and life narrative. I have over thirty years’ experience with adults, adolescents, older adults (Medicare accepted), and children. I also consult with parents, on their specific parenting concerns. I do short-term psychotherapy (including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – CBT), as well as long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy. I work with people on concerns regarding relationships, career decisions, learning issues, and parenting issues. I also assist in reducing anxiety and depression.

Do you or your child struggle academically, emotionally, or socially? Does your school not provide necessary testing or learning accommodations and support? Or does your gifted or 2E child not receive the enrichment needed to achieve his or her full potential? Neuropsychological evaluations help students obtain the learning recommendations, school and testing accommodations, or enrichment needed for academic, emotional, and social growth. Clients and families also often find the assessment process therapeutic in itself, as it leads to understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses and clear diagnosis of any disabilities.

My name is Katherine. I have a M.S. in Creative Arts Therapy from Nazareth College. I'm currently working under a Limited Permit in Creative Arts Therapy. As a therapist, I embrace even the smallest amount of growth, and value an integrated, strength-based, person-centered approach with all of my clients. I focus on what they can do and help them to develop ways to use those strengths to overcome or compensate for their challenges. I help guide my clients to discover their potential. I believe art allows people to express themselves in ways that words cannot. I want all individuals to be able to experience the healing power of art.

Therapy works best with clients that are willing to put in the work to make meaningful change. Sessions are a place for you to discuss your feelings, experiences and thoughts to a third party in a judgement free place. Session with me will allow you to have the time for self-exploration while learning self care and coping skills.

I specialize in the evaluation of children and adolescents with learning, attention, developmental, social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. If you or your child is struggling in school or with general day to day life functioning, a comprehensive assessment can help determine the reason for these difficulties and establish a suitable course of treatment. In New York State, I maintain licensure as a Psychologist as well as certification in School Psychology. I'm highly knowledgeable about Special Education services and Individualized Education Programs. Intelligence testing for giftedness is offered as well.

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.

As an art therapist, I work with children, adolescents, and young adults to better understand, express, and manage emotions. I strive to help my clients feel heard and validated. Together we work on developing a greater sense of self by working on self-esteem, confidence, and emotional intelligence. With an extensive background in Special Education, I provide specialized support- academic confidence, executive functioning development, and emotional/behavioral regulation, to students with various learning differences.

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.

I am a clinical/school psychologist with 25+ years of experience. In my practice, I perform diagnostic testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I am a consultant to numerous schools and agencies in the New York metropolitan area, providing diagnostic and forensic testing in both English and Spanish. Previously, I trained doctoral students in diagnostic testing and was the Chairperson of the CPSE and a school psychologist in Westbury Public Schools. I have also held Adjunct Professor positions at SUNY Old Westbury, Hofstra University, St. John's University, Dowling College, and Polytechnic University.