Psychologists and Evaluators

PSYCHOLOGISTS, PEDIATRICIANS,& EVALUATORS

Assessments (or evaluations) help identify strengths and challenges in twice-exceptional (2e) learners, including gifted, ADHD, autistic, and dyslexic students. Whether narrow or comprehensive, evaluations guide support for 2e learners, inform twice-exceptional checklists, connect families to 2e schools, and foster tailored growth and success.

Name	Description	Contact Name(s)	Location
Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic	Provides neuropsychological assessments, therapy, and coaching for children and adults with learning and attention challenges.		Palo Alto, California
All Well Health	Provides clinical evaluation and treatment services for ADHD, learning differences, and related mental health challenges.	Michael Marcin, MD, MSCR	California (Sudbury, Massachusetts Headquarters, nationwide telehealth)
Bay Area Psychiatric	Psychiatric clinic providing ADHD assessment, medication management, and therapy for children, teens, and adults.	Cara Hoepner, MS, RN, CS, PMHNP-BC	San Francisco, California
Beam Neuropsychology	Provides neuropsych evaluations and targeted support groups for youth and families facing learning and emotional challenges.	Dr. Patty Lau	Palo Alto
Belin-Blank Center	University-based center offering programs, research, and support for gifted and twice-exceptional students.		Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa)
Blue Wave Behavioral Health	From behavioral struggles to psychiatric needs, Blue Wave helps families navigate the complex challenges 2e kids face with clear guidance, personalized care, and unwavering support at every step.	Wes Radich, Care Coordinator	Campbell, CA
Center for Children and Youth	Provides mental health, parent education, and developmental services for children and families through JFCS.	Sarita Patel, MD	San Francisco, California
Children’s Health Council	Nonprofit providing mental health, learning, and developmental services for children, teens, and families.	Dylan Stewart	Palo Alto, California
Christine C. Gray, PhD	Licensed psychologist specializing in therapy, counseling, and assessments for children, teens, and families.	Christine C. Grapy, PhD	San Carlos, California
Courtney Murphy, Ph.D., M.S.	Clinical psychologist offering neuropsychological assessments and therapeutic support for children and adolescents.	Courtney Murphy, Ph.D., M.S.	Redwood City, California
Dr. Cyndi Medina	Clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological evaluations and treatment planning for children and teens.	Dr. Cyndi Medina	San Mateo, California
Dr. Jennifer Rosenthal	Neuropsychologist providing assessments and consultations for students with learning and attention differences.	Dr. Jennifer Rosenthal	Redwood City, California
Dr. Karen Dearing	Licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with developmental challenges.	Dr. Karen Dearing	Menlo Park, California
Dr. Kari Berquist	Licensed psychologist providing evaluations and therapy services for children with learning, developmental, and emotional challenges.	Dr. Kari Berquist	Menlo Park, California
Dr. Patricia Mittlestadt	Pediatric neuropsychologist providing evaluations and consultation services for children with neurodevelopmental differences.	Dr. Patricia Mittlestadt	Los Altos, California
Dr. Renee Wachtel	Developmental pediatrician specializing in evaluation and treatment of children with developmental and behavioral conditions.	Dr. Renee Wachtel	Castro Valley, California
Flow Neuroaffirming Psychological Services	Provides neuroaffirming therapy, counseling, and psychological assessments for neurodiverse children, teens, and adults.	Dr. Amara Brook	Mountain View, California
Foundations Psych	Group practice providing therapy, assessments, and psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults.	Dr. Nicole Hess, Dr. Rebecca Schilling	San Jose, California
Gerard Chambers, PsyD, PhD	Clinical neuropsychologist providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and complex diagnostic clarification.	Gerard Chambers, PsyD, PhD	San Jose, California
Ginger Brudos, Ph.D.	Clinical psychologist providing neuropsychological evaluations and therapy for children, teens, and families.		Redwood City, California
Kodawise Psychology Services with Aileen Mosig	Offers psychological services specializing in giftedness, ADHD, anxiety, and learning challenges for children and families.		Menlo Park, California
Mind Boost Services	Clinical psychologist offering diagnostic assessments and therapy for children with learning, emotional, and behavioral needs.	Dr. Natalie Wager	Los Altos, California
Mind by Design	Provides child empowerment through specialied assessments and support services.	Jana Parker	Campbell and Morgan Hill, California
Morrissey Compton	Offers diagnostic evaluations, educational therapy, and counseling services for students with learning and attention differences.		Redwood City, California
Mosaic Child and Family Therapy Services	Provides therapy services for children and families, focusing on emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.	Dr Lori Bond	Mountain View, California
N.E.A.T, Neuropsychology, Education, Assessment, Treatment	Offers comprehensive neuropsychological testing, educational evaluations, and treatment planning for children and adolescents.	Nancy Sullivan	Los Altos, California
Natalie Powell, ET, C-SLDS	Provides stand-alone dyslexia assessments in Walnut Creek and Santa Monica, and joint dyslexia/neuropsych assessments with Dr. Sara Schiff in Walnut Creek.	Natalie Powell	Walnut Creek, Placerville, and Santa Monica, California
NeuroAffirm	Helps families make sense of evaluations, school support, skill-building, and what comes next — especially when needs are complex or overlapping.	Sarah Hauser	Bay Area, California
Neurodevelopmental Collective	Licensed psychologist offering neuropsychological assessments, evaluations, and consultations for children and adolescents.	Jessica Patel, PH.D., M.J.	San Carlos, California
Ordaz Psychological Health	Provides psychological assessments, therapy, and counseling services for children, teens, and adults.	Dr. Sarah Ordaz	Menlo Park, California
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Developmental Pediatrics	Offers developmental and behavioral pediatric services, including assessment and treatment planning for children.		Many Bay Area Locations
Pathways to Learning	Provides assessment, evaluation, parent coaching.	Hannah Acevedo	Oakland and Newport Beach, California
QWERTY Education Services	Premier education provider offering multisensory math, writing support, study skills, learning-differences guidance and testing.	Michael Perez	Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, and surrounding San Francisco Peninsula
Spark Psychology	Group practice offering psychological assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and families.	Dr. Rupa Robbins	Los Gatos, California
Stanford Medicine	Academic medical center providing psychiatric care, therapy, and research in child, adolescent, and adult mental health.	Jennifer Keller, PhD	Stanford, California
Stanford Medicine Autism Center	Offers diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and family support for children with autism spectrum disorders.		Stanford, California
Summit Center	Offers psychological assessments, counseling, and educational support for gifted, twice-exceptional, and neurodiverse children.	Dr. Michelle Freeman, Amy Feldman, Dr. Jenna Ouye	Walnut Creek, California (with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County)
Sutcliffe Clinic	Provides developmental and behavioral pediatric services for children with learning and neurodevelopmental challenges.	Lisa Walton, Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe	Los Altos, California
The Exceptional Learner	Provides comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for twice-exceptional (2e) students. The practice combines strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming assessments with actionable accommodation plans to help gifted learners with ADHD, learning differences, and executive challenges thrive.	Erica Salzman	Southern, CA
The Pratt Center	Dr. Pratt is a licensed psychologist diagnosing learning disabilities, ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder.	Dr. Pratt	Saratoga, California
Train Clinic	Provides therapy, assessment, and educational services for children with developmental, learning, and behavioral challenges.	Cassandra Sanchez	Redwood City, California
Turning Points Educational Solutions	Offering assessments, speech and educational therapy, EF coaching, parent–child programs, D&D groups, and college/career counseling at both locations.	Kimberly D. Noll, Ed.S., LEP, ABSNP	Willow Glen and Redwood City California
UC San Francisco (UCSF) Autism and Neurodevelopment Center	Provides diagnostic evaluations, treatment, and research support for children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.		San Francisco, California
Westerfield Psych	Offers psychological assessment and therapy services for children, adolescents, and families.	Mark Westerfield	Menlo Park, California
WizTherapy	Connects neurodiverse learners with expert providers for affordable, accessible support in dyslexia, ADHD, IEP, and speech therapy.		Palo Alto, California

Name	Community Comments	Location
Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic		Palo Alto, California
All Well Health		California (Sudbury, Massachusetts Headquarters, nationwide telehealth)
Bay Area Psychiatric		San Francisco, California
Beam Neuropsychology		Palo Alto
Belin-Blank Center		Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa)
Blue Wave Behavioral Health		Campbell, CA
Center for Children and Youth		San Francisco, California
Children’s Health Council		Palo Alto, California
Christine C. Gray, PhD		San Carlos, California
Courtney Murphy, Ph.D., M.S.		Redwood City, California
Dr. Cyndi Medina		San Mateo, California
Dr. Jennifer Rosenthal		Redwood City, California
Dr. Karen Dearing		Menlo Park, California
Dr. Kari Berquist		Menlo Park, California
Dr. Patricia Mittlestadt		Los Altos, California
Dr. Renee Wachtel		Castro Valley, California
Flow Neuroaffirming Psychological Services		Mountain View, California
Foundations Psych		San Jose, California
Gerard Chambers, PsyD, PhD		San Jose, California
Ginger Brudos, Ph.D.		Redwood City, California
Kodawise Psychology Services with Aileen Mosig		Menlo Park, California
Mind Boost Services		Los Altos, California
Mind by Design		Campbell and Morgan Hill, California
Morrissey Compton		Redwood City, California
Mosaic Child and Family Therapy Services		Mountain View, California
N.E.A.T, Neuropsychology, Education, Assessment, Treatment		Los Altos, California
Natalie Powell, ET, C-SLDS		Walnut Creek, Placerville, and Santa Monica, California
NeuroAffirm		Bay Area, California
Neurodevelopmental Collective		San Carlos, California
Ordaz Psychological Health		Menlo Park, California
Palo Alto Medical Foundation Developmental Pediatrics		Many Bay Area Locations
Pathways to Learning		Oakland and Newport Beach, California
QWERTY Education Services		Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, and surrounding San Francisco Peninsula
Spark Psychology		Los Gatos, California
Stanford Medicine		Stanford, California
Stanford Medicine Autism Center		Stanford, California
Summit Center		Walnut Creek, California (with offices in Los Angeles and Orange County)
Sutcliffe Clinic		Los Altos, California
The Exceptional Learner		Southern, CA
The Pratt Center		Saratoga, California
Train Clinic		Redwood City, California
Turning Points Educational Solutions		Willow Glen and Redwood City California
UC San Francisco (UCSF) Autism and Neurodevelopment Center		San Francisco, California
Westerfield Psych		Menlo Park, California
WizTherapy		Palo Alto, California

Tool Name	Source	Cost	Description	Related Book
Suite of Tools	Bridges Model	Fee	Identifies & nurtures strengths in struggling learners, empowering students, families, & educators to create collaborative, effective learning experiences.	To be Gifted and Learning Disabled
Dyslexia Screening and MIND Strengths Assessment	Dyslexic Advantage	Screening $79.95	Using advanced technology, this screener analyzes 600 data points from 300+ test questions to identify challenges in key brain processes and reading skills, determining overall dyslexia risk.	The Dyslexic Advantage
MIND Strengths Survey	Dyslexic Advantage	Free with screening	Dyslexic minds have a special ability to create complex mental models of objects and ideas. These models become great tools for creative thinking and big picture problem solving.	The Dyslexic Advantage
3 Strengths Exercises	Positive Psychology	Free
9 Strengths Finding Tests	Positive Psychology	Free
Clifton Strengths for Students	Positive Psychology	$19.99	Helps teachers and students understand how they contribute, learn, and collaborate, providing shared language to discuss and integrate strengths.
VIA Survey of Character Strengths	Positive Psychology Center		Science-based understanding of strengths, wellbeing, and flourishing through education and dissemination worldwide.
8 strength-based activities to uncover and tap into the strengths & interests of students	REEL Article	Free
Seven Strategies for Success for Parenting your Neurodivergent Learner	REEL Article	Free
Buckingham StandOut Assessment	The Marcus Buckingham Company	Free	Reveals your natural traits through nine Strength Roles and identifies your Top Two, helping you leverage who you are, show up at your best, and intentionally avoid your weakest tendencies.	StandOut 2.0
My Way Expression Style Inventory	The Schoolwide Enrichment Model	Free	This worksheet from the University of Connecticut helps students explore their preferences and strengths for showing mastery, including written, oral, and artistic expression.	The School Wide Enrichment Model
Renzulli Grades 5+ Interest-A-Lyzer	The Schoolwide Enrichment Model	Free	The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services.	The School Wide Enrichment Model
Renzulli Grades K-5 Interest-A-Lyzer	The Schoolwide Enrichment Model	Free	The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services.	The School Wide Enrichment Model
Renzulli Learning Styles Inventory	The Schoolwide Enrichment Model	Free	The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services.	The School Wide Enrichment Model
Renzulli Learning Total Talent Development	The Schoolwide Enrichment Model	$15	The Renzulli Center is a global leader in gifted education and talent development, advancing innovative teaching through decades of research, outreach, and practical services.	The School Wide Enrichment Model
Neurodiversity Strengths Checklist	Thomas Armstrong	Free	Urges schools to honor brain differences and focus on students’ strengths so neurodiverse and neurotypical learners can thrive together.	Neurodiversity in the Classroom
YouScience	YouScience	$49	YouScience Aptitude & Career Discovery helps people identify their unique strengths and aptitudes.	Your Hidden Genius

Title	Author	Year	Age	Description
Twice Exceptional Boys: A Roadmap to Getting it Right	Deborah Gennarelli M.Ed.	2022	Adult	Takes readers on an invaluable journey to learn about the challenges faced by this group of talented, but perplexing students.
Brilliantly Dyslexic	Elizabeth Trudeau	2021	Kids	A kids’ book on early lives of Brilliantly Dyslexic people.
A Novel Mind's Database of Books Featuring Neurodiverse Characters	Multiple		Kids	A searchable AirTable database of more than 1000 traditionally published children’s books that touch on neurodiversity and/or mental health.
A Parent's Guide to Gifted Children	James T. Webb, Janet L. Gore, Edward R. Amend, & Arlene R. DeVries	2023	Adult	Comprehensive handbook for raising gifted kids, covering communication, motivation, discipline, sibling issues, friendships, and emotional intensity.
Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Help your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World	Ellen Braaten & Brian Willoughby	2014	Adult	Explains slow processing speed, its academic impacts, and provides evidence-based interventions to help children succeed.
Bright, Complex Kids: Supporting Their Social and Emotional Development	Jean Sunde Peterson & Daniel B. Peters	2021	Adult	Offers strategies to nurture the emotional, social, and identity needs of gifted kids while fostering resilience and well-being.
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed for You	Jenara Nerenberg	2020	Adult	Explores neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, sensitivity, synesthesia) particularly in women, offering validation and strategies for thriving in a neurotypical world.
From School to Homeschool: Should You Homeschool Your Gifted Child	Suki Wessling	2014	Adult	Explores pros, cons, and practical considerations of homeschooling gifted children, with guidance for parents evaluating education options.
Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child	Julie F. Skolnick	2021	Adult	Explains twice-exceptionality (gifted plus ADHD/learning differences), offering strategies for support, advocacy, and unlocking strengths.
Gifted Children & How Trauma Impacts Them – 20 Things Gifted Children Wish Their Teachers and Parents Understood	Adam C. Laningham, Melissa Sadin & Nathan Levy	2020	Adult	Explores trauma’s impact on gifted kids, sharing insights into behaviors, needs, and strategies teachers and parents must understand.
Gifted Children: Myths and Realities	Ellen Winner	1996	Adult	Dispels common myths about giftedness, presenting research-based realities to inform educators, parents, and policymakers.
Gifted, Learning Disabled, and Twice Exceptional: Strength-Based Strategies	Susan Baum & Robin Schader (eds.)	2012	Adult	Focuses on supporting students who are both gifted and learning disabled, offering classroom practices grounded in strength-based instruction.
I'm Not Just Gifted: Social Emotional Curriculum for Guiding Gifted Children	Christine Fonseca	2011	Adult	Provides lesson plans and activities for educators to build social-emotional skills in gifted students across grade levels.
Living With Intensity	Susan Daniels & Michael M. Piechowski (Eds.)	2008	Adult	Examines overexcitabilities in gifted individuals, highlighting how intensity shapes emotional growth, creativity, relationships, and challenges.
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults	James T. Webb et al.	2005	Adult	Reveals how gifted traits can mimic disorders; guides accurate identification, reducing misdiagnosis, and addressing true dual exceptionalities.
Neurodiversity in the Classroom: Strength-Based Strategies to Help Students with Special Needs Succeed	Thomas Armstrong	2012	Adult	Advocates for shifting from deficit models to strength-based approaches for neurodivergent students; provides practical classroom strategies to help students succeed.
Raisin' Brains: Surviving My Smart Family	Karen L. J. Isaacson	2002	Adult	Humorous memoir about raising gifted children, blending anecdotes, parenting challenges, and insights into family life with bright kids.
Raising Twice-Exceptional Children: A Handbook for Parents and Educators	Emily Kircher-Morris	2022	Adult	A guide for parents and educators to understand and support 2e children’s dual profiles, social-emotional needs, and self-advocacy.
StandOut 2.0: Assess Your Strengths, Find Your Edge, Win at Work	Marcus Buckingham	2015	Adult	A personal and leadership development book with an assessment tool to identify one’s top “strength roles” and apply them at work.
Talent Development as a Framework for Gifted Education	Paula Olszewski-Kubilius, Rena F. Subotnik, & Frank C. Worrell (Eds.)	2018	Adult	Advocates talent development approach in gifted education, offering frameworks, models, and best practices for schools.
Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom	Emily Kircher-Morris	2021	Adult	Practical guide for teachers to support twice-exceptional students, balancing strengths with accommodations for disabilities.
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain	Brock L. Eide, M.D., M.A. and Fernette F. Eide, M.D.	2011	Adult	Explores how dyslexic minds transform typical challenges into strengths by leveraging pattern thinking, storytelling, and insight.
The Power of Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners	Deb Douglas	2017	Adult	Teaches gifted students how to recognize needs, communicate effectively, and self-advocate to thrive academically and emotionally.
The School Handbook for Dual and Multiple Exceptionality	Denise Yates & Adam Boddison	2017	Adult	Guide for schools supporting students with high ability plus additional needs, offering identification methods, strategies, and inclusive practices.
The Schoolwide Enrichment Model: A How-To Guide for Talent Development (3rd Ed.)	Joseph Renzulli, Sally Reis, et al.	2014	Adult	Outlines the SEM framework for talent development, providing schools with enrichment strategies that nurture high potential in all students.
To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled: Strength-Based Strategies for Helping Twice-Exceptional Students	Susan Baum, Robin Schader, et al.	2012	Adult	Provides strategies to support twice-exceptional students by leveraging strengths while addressing learning challenges.
Understanding Gifted Adolescents: Accepting the Exceptional	Joanna Simpson & Megan Glover Adams	2015	Adult	Addresses developmental, emotional, and social issues of gifted teens, emphasizing acceptance, identity formation, and guidance.
Understanding Giftedness: A Guide for Parents and Educators	Maria Assunta Zanetti, Gianluca Gualdi & Michael Cascianelli (Eds.)	2019	Adult	Overview of gifted characteristics, identification, and educational approaches; supports collaboration between parents and teachers.
Understanding the Social and Emotional Lives of Gifted Students, 2nd Edition	Thomas P. Hébert	2020	Adult	Research-based overview of gifted learners’ social-emotional development with practical interventions for teachers, parents, and counselors.
Unlocking Potential: Identifying and Serving Gifted Students From Low-Income Households	Tamra Stambaugh & Paula Olszewski-Kubilius (Eds.)	2021	Adult	Focuses on equity in gifted education, offering strategies to identify and nurture talent among low-income students.
Upside-Down Brilliance	Linda Kreger Silverman	2002	Adult	Introduces visual-spatial learners, describing their strengths, challenges, and instructional strategies for academic and personal success.
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers	Jim Delisle & Judy Galbraith	2002	Adult	Practical workbook helping gifted children navigate stress, perfectionism, friendships, and emotional challenges.
Your Hidden Genius	Elizabeth M. Wills & Alexandra Ellison	2025	Adult	Presents a science-based framework and aptitude assessment to help uncover natural talents and guide fulfilling career/life choices.

Please Note: This is not a comprehensive list of resources, but rather a collection of known or sourced resources.
Many resources are specific to San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California, while others may be helpful regardless of location. Listings in this directory have not been vetted by the REEL team. Individual experiences may vary. We encourage you to use the resources as a starting point.

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