Resource Guide
Psychological Services
Allison Waterworth, Psy.D., ABPPClinical Psychologist Web:
www.DrWaterworth.comEmail:
Allison@DrWaterworth.comPhone: (415) 577-4750
Address: 2409A Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94115
Dr. Waterworth provides Psychoeducational Evaluations for youth and adults in order to clarify learning strengths and weaknesses, and to identify students who have learning or attention disabilities. She has conducted over 300 Psychoeducational Evaluations. She specializes in helping students gain testing accommodations for high stakes exams such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and others.
Beth Ohanneson, M.S., M.F.TPhone: (415) 564-0782Address: 45 Franklin Street, Suite #303, San Francisco, CA 94102
Specializing in the emotional needs of parents of children with learning and sensory integration differences, Beth Ohanneson, M.S., M.F.T. offers supportive counseling, consultation, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She is a member of the San Francisco Parents Education Network, San Francisco SIkids online network, Northern CA Society for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, CA Ass. Of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the mother of two children, one who is dyslexic. She has been in private practice in San Francisco for seventeen years. To schedule an appointment, please call: (415) 564-0782
Children’s Health CouncilOutpatient clinic and school for children 0-18 facing developmental, behavioral and learning challenges.Web:
www.chconline.org Email:
info@chconline.orgPhone: (650) 326-5530
Address: 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto CA 94304
Since 1953, Children’s Health Council has helped children from birth through adolescence with wide-ranging developmental, behavioral, emotional and educational challenges. Some are delayed in motor development or in acquiring speech and language skills while others struggle in school. Others are showing signs of ADHD, autism or depression. We offer assessment and treatment services, a therapeutic day school and educational services for parents and professionals that promote the healthy development of children and families in our community.
Davis and Thronson AssociatesNeurofeedbackWeb:
www.davisandthronson.comEmail:
davisandthronson@earthlink.netPhone: (415) 458-1995
Neurofeedback, sometimes called EEG biofeedback, is direct training of the brain which then learns to function with greater control and stability. For ADD/ADHD, anxiety, Asperger’s, sensory integration, depression, and peak performance.
Deanna Paoli Gumina, Ph.D., B.C.E.T.Comprehensive Cognitive-Educational AssessmentsPhone: (415) 750-0612
Experienced private practictioner serving unique learners from kindergarten through adulthood in a wide range of settings. Specializing in Comprehensive Cognitive and Educational Assessments: Identifying learning strengths and challenges; Collaborating with parents, teachers, and students; Personalized intervention plans for success and self-advocacy; Instilling the unique learner with appreciation of their learning style and strategies for life-long learning. “When learning potential is based on realistic expectations, then goals will be attainable.”—Deanna Gumina
Laura C. Davies, M.D.PsychiatristPhone: (415) 425-6156
Address: 2266 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry
Morrissey-Compton Educational Center, Inc.Diagnostic and treatment services for children and adults with learning disabilitiesWeb:
www.morrissey-compton.orgEmail:
t.stillwell@earthlink.netPhone: (650) 322-5910
Address: 2555 Park Blvd. Suite 20, Palo Alto CA 94306
The Morrissey/Compton Educational Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, private corporation founded in 1982. The agency provides both diagnostic and treatment services for children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as professional consultation to agencies and community organizations. It is the mission of Morrissey/Compton Educational Center to enable children and adults with learning disabilities and other school-related difficulties to achieve their goals by providing the highest quality diagnostic and intervention services in a supportive environment.
Moving Forward Towards IndependenceResidential program for young adultsWeb:
www.moving-forward.orgPhone: (707) 259-1125
Address: 1020 Clinton Street, Suite 210, Napa, CA 94559
Moving Forward Towards Independence is a nonprofit, residential program in beautiful Napa, California offering an environment where young adults with complex learning or mild developmental disabilities can enjoy productive, fulfilling and healthy lives. Life skills, enhancement classes, job placement, vocational support, social and community activities.
Panna Jaroch, Ph.D.|Institute for Insight and TransformationAD/HD, Autism Spectrum, and Learning Disorders Coaching/CounselingWeb:
www.i4transformation.comEmail:
pjaroch@sbcglobal.net Phone: (415) 609-5643
Address: 2339 Third Street, Flr. 3R, #54, San Francisco, CA 94107
Helping children and parents of children with learning challenges expand their vision of what is possible. I offer myself as a guide to help unusual learners get where they want to go, to become aware of their screw-ups, misunderstandings, shaftings, and successes by looking at them through a different lens, a lens that helps them wake up to the fact that there is more to learning and achievement than simply trying harder, to reaching goals than simply buckling down, and to making a difference in life than just learning to conform.
Sharon B. Sherman, PhDClinical Psychologist - Psychotherapy and Consultation - Adults, Adolescents and Children. License# PSY15709 Email:
sbsherman@sbcglobal.netPhone: (510) 814-9420
Address: Offices in the East Bay
Parents and guardians of children with learning differences, medical conditions, and behavioral/emotional issues face unique challenges on a daily basis. Children and adolescents with special needs often have accompanying emotional difficulties. Dr. Sherman works with individuals to help them understand their challenges, create coping strategies, reduce isolation, improve relationships, and build a healthy, vibrant family. Dr. Sherman’s practice is based on the integration of psychological, behavioral, educational and medical knowledge relevant to health and wellness.
Summit CenterPsychological and Psycho-Educational Evaluation, Consultation, and TreatmentWeb:
www.summitcenter.usEmail:
drdanpeters@summitcenter.usPhone: (707) 337-0779
Address: 925 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596/ 1141 Division St., Napa, CA 94559
Does your child have difficulty learning, despite being smart and working hard? Is your child having trouble paying attention and staying organized? Are you concerned about you child’s level of stress and anxiety? Is your child having difficulty connecting with peers? Are you wondering is your child is being misdiagnosed? Are you wondering if your child is gifted? Understanding your children’s learning and social-emotional needs is critical for making informed decisions about their educational and social experiences. Our goal is to help children, adolescents, and families realize their potential.
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