Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Centralia, WA

Through a person-centered humanistic approach, Rudy hopes to meet people where they are at. He is honored to support those doing the hard work of facing their challenges and be a part of the healing process. He also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and strength-based therapy to help guide those seeking to connect thoughts and behaviors and encourage self-efficacy. Play therapy also informs his work with children, teens, and families.

As a psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology, I frequently encounter families seeking evaluations for a variety of reasons, including concerns related to ADHD, learning differences, and emotional or behavioral challenges. Parents and educators often observe learning difficulties or notice behavioral and emotional issues that require further understanding. Through comprehensive evaluations, I aim to provide valuable insights into your child's cognitive, academic, and emotional/behavioral functioning. These evaluations serve as a roadmap to help your child gain mastery and confidence in navigating their challenges.

“Children don’t get traumatized because they get hurt. They get traumatized because they’re alone with the hurt.” -Dr. Gabor Mate. I am a therapist specializing in the challenges faced by children and parents. I have over a decade of experience working with children of all ages (and their parents) as their teacher, coach, and counselor. Many of my clients are teenagers. They struggle with academics, learning differences, or pressure to succeed and achieve. They are navigating relationships with their peers, teachers, parents, and other adults. They may feel anxious, depressed, stressed, or withdrawn. (YES, I have availability!)

Are you feeling life isn’t going the way you want or expected? Are you feeling anxious, worried or sad about where you are and how things are going for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by parenthood and the challenges you or kids are facing? These are things that I am passionate about helping clients deal with in my practice. I have extensive experience with supporting people process the loss of a child or a pregnancy. I specialize in helping parents who have a child with special needs, medical trauma or learning disabilities.

I specialize in youth 12 & under and the families that love them. I have specific experience & training with youth & young people with symptoms of autism spectrum, sensory processing difficulties, attention deficits & disruptive behaviors. I utilize you & your child’s strengths to improve emotional, cognitive & behavioral functioning. I incorporate children’s interests to foster a connection & relationship in counseling. Whether it be through play, art, music, or the outdoors, I want to encourage individuality & confidence while learning how to improve overall functioning. My goal is to help you & your child find balance.

If you are getting through life, maybe even succeeding at many aspects of it, but just not feeling like you are truly thriving, I may be able to help. I enjoy supporting clients in finding new ways to increase their unique strengths and address challenges that hold them back from being present and engaged in creating a fulfilling life. My specialties include neurodivergence (ADHD, learning differences etc.), climate and social-political distress/anxiety or grief, those who work in the education field, mild/moderate anxiety and depression, stress, and those navigating new landscapes and transitions in life.

The goal of my work is to help clients is to overcome obstacles to healthy relationships, communication, and lifestyle success. Growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family will effect one's adulthood and have a negative impact on relationships. You want to process this with a trusted professional. My experience as a therapist will allow you to let go of old habits, fears, and rules which have kept you from the joyous and free life you desire. My specialty is working with adult children of alcoholics, depression and anxiety.

Maureen Turner, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the diagnostic evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Turner earned undergraduate and graduate degrees at Stanford University. She then completed her doctoral work at Pepperdine University and her post-doctoral training at the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington Medical Center. She is experienced in assessing a wide range of ages and especially enjoys providing assessments for children and adolescents.

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with makes the work of therapy easier and more productive. I try to help recognize and name the solutions which thankfully have helped us deal with the troubling events we have made it through. But those solutions- such as avoidance, doing too much for others and too little for ourselves, or over-focusing on work- can become entrenched and now get in the way of feeling at ease or fulfilled. Learning and trying new solutions helps us step away from these patterns. Let's see if we can accomplish something together.

I specialize in working with anxiety, OCD, trauma & neurodivergent individuals. I enjoy working with teens (14+), parents, adults, and individuals working through life transitions (parenting, career changes, etc), identity development, and all the things involved with…life. I'm all about connecting with my clients through curiosity, compassion, and a dash of humor. I have witnessed genuine change come when we're free to speak our truth and it's met with warmth and authenticity. It's a collaborative journey where together we can work on discovering new meaningful experiences & relationships. You deserve this, I hope to connect soon!

I greatly enjoy working with young and/or emerging adults, professionals, men in relationships, and differently able'd individuals. I see you as the expert of your life, which means that I see my role as that of a guide to walk alongside you instead of telling you where to go. Through this process I will provide you with tools and skills to manage and improve your mental health as well as your overall wellbeing. I have a knack for learning how people best integrate information in a way that is useable and serviceable. Everyone learns in unique ways, and I will help you practice these tools and skills in a way that works for you.

Within our sorrows and fears is the strength needed to overcome our challenges. Hidden in the tone of your voice, in your casual movements, you are constantly leaving yourself clues to guide you. You and I will seek them together. My approach focuses on the whole experience of health through practical methods, grounded in knowledge of cultural diversity. With personalized treatment and assessment, I offer therapy for sustainable change. I also provide testing for personality functioning, cognitive abilities and learning problems. My forensic work for courts focuses on child custody and parenting time evaluations.

Jennifer Cataldi, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. She has over 10 years of experience working with youth presenting with severe emotional and behavioral disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including schools, children’s hospitals, primary care, and university centers.

*I am not currently taking new clients* My goal as a therapist is to help you understand the patterns of behavior and thinking that contribute to your overall mental health. Often, this starts with learning how to show kindness to yourself. With my clients I am warm, understanding, and celebratory of their accomplishments. Together, we will work to help define and achieve your goals.

Clinical Psychology practice with an emphasis on clinical interviewing, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, as well as evidence-based therapies for teens and adults suffering from depression, social anxiety, excessive worry, low self-esteem, insomnia, relationship difficulties, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity. Therapeutic approach combines action with an emphasis on making changes in how one thinks and acts and insight with an emphasis on gaining a greater understanding of the motivations underlying one's thoughts, feelings, and relationship patterns.

Ferlicia Fergusson-Prudent, PsyD, is the owner and founder of Prudent Psychological Services. She is a Psychology Associate and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor under the supervision of Noelle Turner, PsyD (Licensed Psychologist in Washington), while her Washington State psychology license is pending. Dr. Fergusson-Prudent earned her Doctorate of Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. She also obtained a Master in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas, USVI.