Attention, Learning, and Developmental Services

Psychological testing, psychotherapy and academic support

Up to age 21

A multi-disciplinary Torrance practice for children, adolescents and young adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, mood disorders, autism and developmental delays. Licensed psychologists provide comprehensive psychoeducational and developmental testing; Dr. Deane is certified to give the ADOS-2 for autism diagnosis. Psychotherapy is short-term and delivered by psychologists, an LCSW and associate MFTs, with parent education and a PEERS social skills program (UCLA PEERS certified coordinator on staff). Academic services include executive function coaching at home, virtually, in the office, at the library or at school, educational therapy, 504/IEP advocacy, school placement across the South Bay, parent coaching and college application support. The practice offers a free phone consultation to start; fees are listed on its own fee page.

• Psychoeducational testing, Developmental testing, Autism diagnostic assessment (ADOS-2), Short-term psychotherapy, Parent education, PEERS social skills program, Academic coaching, Educational therapy and Educational advocacy
• Dr. Nancy Muirhead, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Kaycie Deane, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Tiffany Secrest, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Lindsay Drennen, AMFT, Selene Boyd, LCSW, Jackie Saldana, AMFT, Lindsey Gaudenti, M.A., Educational Therapist and Amanda Hungate, M.A., Educational Therapist and 1 more
• Where care happens: At the clinic or office; In the family’s home; At the child’s school or daycare; Out in the community: parks, stores, playdates
• Telehealth or video visits: yes

• Activities: Testing & evaluation, Child therapy & counseling and Social skills groups