General Information:
- Location: Our office is located in Encino, just off of the 101 freeway and a couple of miles west of the 405 and 101 interchange.
- Appointments: There are no "walk-in" appointments available. You must call us at 818-788-2100 x2 to make an appointment. You can also email us by clicking here.
- Payment: We typically require that payment occur at the time services are provided. We accept checks, major credit cards (2.5% fee applies). If you have insurance we will bill them as a courtesy and the amount covered will be sent directly to you. (This does not include services that are provided via school district or agency contracts.)
What to expect when you wish to receive services:
Initial Contact: I do not "just make" appointments to see individuals or families. It is important to me to know that when you make a decision to come in, it is because you wish to address a situation or problem where I have significant expertise. If that is not the case, I will suggest other resources, if I know of them. Typically individuals call or email me and briefly describe their situation.
The most common referrals are:
Initial Contact: I do not "just make" appointments to see individuals or families. It is important to me to know that when you make a decision to come in, it is because you wish to address a situation or problem where I have significant expertise. If that is not the case, I will suggest other resources, if I know of them. Typically individuals call or email me and briefly describe their situation.
The most common referrals are:
- Child behavior problems, either disruptive behaviors such as oppositionality or social skills problems;
- Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)
- Questions regarding child diagnoses; requests for psychodiagnostic assessments
- Expert consultation/testimony cases
- Consideration of group participation for a student or adult
- School consultation, requested and paid for by families
- Individuals with anxiety disorders
- A comprehensive Rapid Screener® assessment. This is typically done when the family wishes to better understand behavioral priorities and/or to track progress across settings (e.g., school and home).