Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Haverford, PA

Whether you are seeking assessment or psychotherapy, I will treat you and your concerns with honesty and respect. I am a clinical psychologist who works with children through adults, both neurotypical and neurodiverse. Together, we will explore the issues that bring you to see me. With a spirit of inquiry, my skills and professional experience join with your personal knowledge and cultural experiences, allowing us to better understand the challenges you are facing.

Next Steps Center, a division of Child Guidance Resource Centers, is a team of licensed psychologists dedicated to providing developmental and neuropsychological evaluations across the lifespan where there are concerns regarding learning, cognitive, developmental, or social functioning. We provide a high quality evaluation in a convenient setting to meet your needs and are dedicated to help people succeed in school, at work, and throughout later life. Our lead psychologists are Dr. Catherine Gardner and Dr. Andrea Hirallal. Dr. Gardner is a Licensed Psychologist with more than 20 years experience providing assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental and emotional disorders. She earned a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) and a Law Degree (JD) from Widener University Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and Widener Law School's dual degree program. Dr. Andrea Hiralall is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified School Psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Hiralall completed her internship in Neurodevelopmental Disorders at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia/ University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1997, and in 2002 acquired postdoctoral certification in Clinical Neuropsychology from Fielding University. She is currently a diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology.

Are you in need of a psychological assessment? Dr. Pacyon can help. Dr. Pacyon provides comprehensive assessments for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychoeducational evaluations for school entry, IEP's, college accommodations, and standardized testing (STEP 1, bar, SAT/ACT, LSAT, GRE). Dr. Pacyon also provides forensic and non-forensic neuropsychological and psychological assessments for civil and criminal matters. Dr. Pacyon believes in upfront, fair pricing and reasonable timing for feedback and reports. Call to email Dr. Pacyon today for a free consultation, or check out her website at InquiryPsych.com.

I have been in clinical practice for 46 years. I specialize in coaching clients to resolve the binding issues in their family of origin that are creating the range of psychological problems in their every day life. I work with individuals, couples and families to increase their potential for happiness. I also do supervision for those therapists who wish to improve their clinical skills. In addition, I do executive coaching, organizational consulting and psychological testing of children.

I have expertise in the evaluation , diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health disorders and/or developmental disabilities. In addition, I provide individual and group-based cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral parent training, and consultation with schools and various medical professionals. I offer evaluations for school readiness, learning disabilities, language disorders, autism, ADHD, as well as evaluations to obtain a baseline level of functioning for children as young as 18 months through early adulthood.

Issues with learning, behaving or feeling often have their roots in different ways of experiencing and processing the world. In over 30 years of working with children, teens and young adults, I have developed a variety of techniques to understand problems and identify solutions. A significant part of my practice involves testing for learning differences and attention issues. I work with children and teens to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and to find strategies that will help them to achieve their goals. As a consultant to selected private schools, I also provide guidance to teachers and parents.

If you are motivated to enrich your life and regain yourself, I can help. If self-doubt or panic creep up and you want to conquer them once and for all, I can help. If harsh and critical thoughts, of yourself and others, poison your thinking, it's time to confront that! Understand how your early relationships impact your ongoing relationships, learn about generational trauma and its impact, understand how your life experiences influence your current choices and reactions, honor your culture while respecting your integrity, reach your goals more effectively, and overcome COVID-induced mood and/or anxiety issues.