Business Details
Expert Child Neuropsychology Services in Marblehead, MA
Megan Kavanagh, Psy. D is a dedicated team of licensed clinical psychologists specializing in child neuropsychology. With expertise in assessing and treating learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and developmental disorders like autism, we provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and personalized therapeutic interventions for children as young as two years old. Our strengths-based approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and academic assessments to address social-emotional challenges while collaborating closely with families and schools.Backed by doctoral-level training and extensive clinical experience across pediatric hospitals and educational settings, we deliver evidence-based care tailored to each child's unique needs. Our services include neurodevelopmental screenings, IQ testing, and individualized treatment plans designed to maximize academic and emotional potential. With multiple office locations across Massachusetts' North Shore and telehealth options, we prioritize accessible, compassionate care that empowers children to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting growth.
Services
Neuropsychological Assessments
Autism Evaluations
Play Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Academic Assessments
Executive Functioning Assessments
Personality Assessments
Telehealth Counseling
School Presentations
Therapeutic Tutoring
Highlights and features
- We offer multiple office locations for convenient patient travel
- We specialize in early childhood assessment starting at age 2
- Our strengths-based approach provides concrete recommendations for next steps
- We conduct specialized assessments for cognition, learning styles, and social-emotional regulation
- Our team includes psychologists with postdoctoral training in neurodevelopmental evaluation
What people say
Tremendous improvement in self-confidence
Comprehensive and well-written reports
Compassionate and approachable professionals
Successful anxiety treatment outcomes
Positive parent-child therapy relationships
Services
Neuropsychological Assessments
Our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments evaluate cognitive functioning, academic achievement, and social-emotional development through standardized testing. These evaluations help identify learning disabilities, ADHD, and developmental disorders while providing actionable recommendations for educational accommodations and therapeutic interventions. Our psychologists use evidence-based tools to create detailed profiles of each child's strengths and challenges.
Autism Evaluations
Specialized autism spectrum disorder assessments combine behavioral observations, parent interviews, and standardized diagnostic tools to evaluate social communication skills and repetitive behaviors. Our team provides clear diagnostic conclusions with tailored recommendations for early intervention services, school support plans, and family counseling resources while maintaining a compassionate, child-friendly evaluation process.
Play Therapy
Play therapy sessions use age-appropriate techniques to help children express emotions and develop coping skills through therapeutic play activities. Our clinicians create safe environments where children can explore feelings, improve communication, and build resilience while working collaboratively with families to reinforce progress outside sessions.
Telehealth Services
Telehealth counseling and assessment services provide accessible mental health care through secure video conferencing platforms. This option maintains continuity of care for families who prefer remote sessions, offering flexible scheduling while maintaining the same evidence-based treatment approaches used in our in-person sessions across Massachusetts.
Academic Assessments
Academic achievement testing identifies specific learning disorders and instructional needs through comprehensive evaluations of reading, writing, and math abilities. Our assessments measure cognitive processing patterns to create targeted educational strategies that help schools and families implement effective accommodations and interventions for improved classroom performance.
People
Dr. Megan Kavanagh
Owner & Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Specializes in learning disabilities, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental assessments for children aged 2+. Provides play therapy, cognitive therapy, and therapeutic tutoring. Holds doctoral degree from Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology with postdoctoral training in neurodevelopmental evaluation.
Dr. Gwyne White
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Focuses on learning disabilities and mental health interactions. Offers neuropsychological evaluations and brief treatment for academic challenges. Doctoral graduate from Rutgers University with expertise in psychological trauma and social-emotional learning interventions for children and adults.
Dr. Kasey Mastrocola
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Provides telehealth services with expertise in cognitive-behavioral interventions for emotional regulation. Completed pre-doctoral internship at Brenner Assessment Center. Uses evidence-based treatments to help children develop behavioral management skills across home and school environments.
Dr. Emily Crain
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Offers telehealth and in-person counseling with specialization in Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. Completed training in substance use treatment and family systems work. Focuses on identity-based approaches to youth mental health and recovery processes.
Dr. Sara Carabbio
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Specializes in child and family therapy using play, art, and talk therapy techniques. Conducts psychological evaluations for autism, anxiety, and learning challenges. Holds doctoral degree from William James College with experience in school-based mental health services.
Questions
What age children do you work with?
We provide services for children as young as 2 years old through adolescence, with specialized assessment tools and therapeutic approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth counseling and assessment services through secure video platforms for both initial consultations and ongoing therapy sessions across Massachusetts.
What types of assessments do you conduct?
We offer comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, autism screenings, executive functioning assessments, academic achievement testing, and personality/social-emotional assessments using evidence-based diagnostic tools.
How do you involve families in treatment?
We incorporate caregivers through parent consultations, collaborative treatment planning, and home-based skill reinforcement strategies to ensure consistent support across environments.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
Our clinicians utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-informed interventions tailored to each child's specific needs and developmental level.
How do you coordinate with schools?
We collaborate with educators through school observations, staff consultations, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) recommendations to ensure consistent support across academic environments.
