Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Joseph Gentry obtained his doctoral degree from Illinois State University, with a specialization in consultation, assessment, and developmental disabilities. Dr. Gentry and his wife, Sarah, opened Gentry PBS in 2008 to provide a wide range of services to children in the Phoenix Metro area. Gentry Pediatric Behavioral Services is a multi-disciplinary private practice that brings psychologists, behavior analysts, and speech and language pathologists together. We are devoted to conducting *gold standard* diagnostic evaluations and providing comprehensive treatment options for children and families dealing with childhood struggles.

Is your child slipping academically? Do you find yourself frustrated completing homework with them? Are you constantly arguing with your child or teenager about going to school? Do you witness your child having similar difficulties you did as a child? There are many potential roots to these issues. For example, your child may have a hidden learning disability. He or she may have difficulty concentrating despite appearing to be paying attention. School may be a source of anxiety. Through evaluations, we can work together as a team to determine your child’s unique strengths and weaknesses.

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Hello my name is Brooke! I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults, and support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, and behavioral challenges, as well as those with learning and developmental differences, including gifted and twice exceptional individuals. I also specialize in rebuilding parent-child relationships, addressing attachment wounds, and enhancing communication among family members.

My passion is to help clients help themselves. I assist individuals (young adults & working professionals) who need help with managing their life changes, anxiety, depression, coping skills, creating boundaries, family dynamics and more. Life is not meant to be walked through alone. Together we will create healthy, achievable goals that allow you to grow towards being the best version of yourself. Whatever your goals might be, we can come up with steps to achieve them. This might look like learning anxiety reduction techniques, setting boundaries with family members, or even helping you get to a "new normal" after a big life event.

Welcome to the Arizona Multidisciplinary Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC). We specialize in comprehensive psychological and educational testing for children, youth, and young adults. Our focus areas include Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Behavioral, and Social-Emotional testing. At AMTEC, we are committed to providing thorough assessments and personalized solutions to help meet the individual needs of our clients.

I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and transformative coach who’s focus is help individuals reach their full potential. My mission is to help individuals develop new skills, adopt healthy habits, and make positive changes that aim to improve their well-being and overall quality of life. I strive to create a collaborative and safe environment where individuals feel supported to reach their goals and continue thriving. I am passionate and committed to meeting your needs and look forward to helping you embrace your learning journey.

WELCOME! It's okay not to feel okay all the time. If you are reading my profile, you are courageous and may have a variety of reasons as to why you are wanting to connect with a therapist. Because each person is unique, with different needs and values, I am committed to learning more about you. My goal is to provide you with a safe welcoming environment to focus on your inner self and heal.

Weekend and afternoon/evening appointments. I offer family and individual therapy for children ages 2 to 12 using child-friendly tools: Play therapy, Sand Tray, Expressive Arts, EMDR, Somatic Therapy. Rhythmic Movement and Mindfulness training. Whether you are seeking help for common childhood concerns, learning, and attention problems, or more traumatic life events, my playful approach will help your child connect emotionally, learn new behaviors, communicate and navigate through times of change.

My experience spans more than 20 years, working predominantly in independent private schools, meeting with individuals, developing and implementing social-emotional learning curricula, collaborating with various psychologists and psychiatrists to support students, creating parent presentations on child development, social dynamics, parent-child communication, and running leadership, social, and divorce groups. I use humor and improv to lower defenses, teach social cues, practice interpersonal skills, and approach difficult topics in a playful yet direct way. I support your healing process in creative and fun ways.

Do you want to get at the root of your stress, triggers, anxiety, or depression? Do you want to learn how to be kind to yourself? Do you want you, or your kids, to be able to notice and cope with their emotions? I will help you investigate why that behavior is being triggered in you. I'll help you process the root of that behavior. You'll learn to notice your stress, anxiety, or depression in the moment and to be kind with yourself rather than judgemental. My previous clients have gotten rid of social anxiety, have improved their relationships, have developed new ways to cope, and are living more empowered lives!

My ideal client could be in need of any one of a broad array of professional services encompassing areas of therapy and testing. Clients range from individuals to entire families. I serve a diverse clientele ranging from emotional or behavioral distress, adjustment or trauma distress to identity issues. Whether it is treatment of behavioral/emotional or developmental disabilities, trauma therapy, treatment of mental disorders or psycho-educational assessments, I have programs and techniques such as EMDR or Brainspotting that can help you and your loved ones address life challenges. Call or email me immediately to start your program!

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Arizona for 20 years. I enjoy working with youth, teens and adults wanting to function more fully or dealing with symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, chronic illness (incl. Huntington's Disease), or adjustment issues. I am dedicated to helping clients find their own motivation to make changes aimed to improve health, emotional wellness, and balance in life. I guide individuals to heal and self-actualize in a developmental, holistic, mindful, and authentic way through self-reflection and taking personal responsibility.

Dr. Carol McLean, Ph.D., has been in private practice since 2003. She specializes in development throughout the lifespan. Developmental & Educational Psychological Services provides high quality comprehensive assessments to identify numerous psychological and developmental conditions. Psychological assessment is a valuable tool for exploring issues to determine treatment and access intervention and support. Without accurate identification of a developmental or psychological condition it is difficult to effectively treat symptoms. Get a clear understanding of your child’s psychological or developmental issues.

Dr. Debra Davis utilizes evidence-based diagnostic and treatment practices and specializes in psycho-educational evaluations; learning disabilities; functional behavior assessments; applied behavior analysis; cognitive behavior and behavior therapy; parent consultation and training; teacher consultation; ADHD; autism; developmental disabilities; and parenting of children experiencing chronic illness or divorce.

We offer the highest level of psychiatric care with targeted treatment plans customized to our patient’s specific situation, using the least toxic, most effective methods. We are unique from the way traditional psychiatry is practiced because we look at the organ we treat through the use of SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging. All of the practitioners at the nationwide Amen Clinics locations are board certified and have been personally handpicked and trained by Dr. Amen in his method.

Dr. Bree is a Board Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologist and certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist with extensive experience evaluating children ranging in age from 1 to 21 who present with concerns about developmental delays, attention problems, autism spectrum disorder, and learning difficulties. Additionally, Dr. Bree's experience includes the assessment of children with medical complexities, such as TBI, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and genetic anomalies.

Are you struggling in your role as a parent? Does your child have a need that you are not sure how to meet? Are you having difficulty coparenting? Have you tried to bring harmony to your family and nothing is working? You may need an expert with over 25 years of experience in partnering with parents to help them understand and help their child's developmental, behavioral, and educational needs. My goal as a Behavior Analyst (MT & AZ), Family Coach, and Neurofeedback practitioner is to help you and your family find connection and strengthen your family unit.