Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Seattle
Established in 1977, ABCD PLLC has been a trusted resource for families, educators, and professionals seeking comprehensive psychological and educational services. Our multidisciplinary team of licensed psychologists, behavior analysts, and clinicians specializes in assessing and treating children, adolescents, and adults with diverse needs. We prioritize collaboration, communication, and continuity, ensuring personalized care that addresses academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges. With decades of combined experience, our providers utilize evidence-based practices to deliver tailored interventions, including psychoeducational evaluations, behavioral analysis, and family therapy. We maintain strong partnerships with schools and healthcare providers to support clients across public, private, and specialized educational settings.Our commitment to ongoing monitoring and consultation ensures clients receive adaptive, long-term solutions. As a privately owned practice, we foster a collegial environment that values professional growth and community impact. Our expertise in diagnosing learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, and other conditions has made us a regional leader in mental health care. We offer parent training, social skills programs, and group therapy to address a wide range of developmental and emotional concerns. Backed by a 45-year reputation, we continue expanding our services to meet evolving client needs while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Psychological Assessments
Behavioral Analysis
Parent Training
Social Skills Programs
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in child and adult mental health care
- Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed psychologists and board-certified behavior analysts
- We provide collaborative care with ongoing monitoring and adaptive treatment plans
- We serve diverse educational settings including public, private, and specialized institutions
- Our evidence-based approach addresses complex conditions like learning disabilities and ADHD
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Comprehensive assessments identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and academic challenges through interviews, testing, and behavioral observations. Our specialists develop tailored remediation plans and collaborate with schools to implement effective educational strategies. Ongoing progress monitoring ensures interventions remain effective over time.
Psychological Services
We diagnose and treat emotional and behavioral disorders through clinical interviews, cognitive testing, and family consultations. Services include individual and family therapy for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders using evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Behavioral Analysis
Board-certified behavior analysts conduct functional assessments and develop intervention plans for children and adults with behavioral challenges. Our team implements data-driven strategies to improve social skills, reduce problematic behaviors, and enhance daily living skills through structured therapy sessions.
Parent Training
We equip parents with effective behavior management techniques through structured training programs. Our specialists teach evidence-based strategies for addressing challenging behaviors, improving communication, and supporting children's emotional development in home and school environments.
Social Skills Programs
Group therapy sessions focus on improving peer relationships through structured activities that develop communication, cooperation, and conflict resolution skills. Our clinicians use role-playing and real-world practice to help children and adolescents build meaningful social connections.
People
Teresa Piacentini, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Piacentini specializes in child and adolescent psychology with expertise in learning disabilities and developmental disorders. She has over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments and evidence-based interventions.
Suzanne Murray, MA, BCBA, LBA
Behavior Analyst
As a board-certified behavior analyst, Ms. Murray focuses on applied behavior analysis for children with autism spectrum disorders. She develops individualized treatment plans using data-driven methodologies to improve communication and social skills.
Susan M. McCurry, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. McCurry specializes in geropsychology, providing cognitive assessments and behavioral interventions for older adults. Her work focuses on improving quality of life through evidence-based treatments for age-related mental health concerns.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA
Behavior Analyst
Dr. Frank is a doctoral-level behavior analyst with expertise in developmental disabilities. She provides diagnostic assessments and creates individualized behavior intervention plans for children and adolescents with complex needs.
Lark Huang-Storms, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Huang-Storms specializes in child psychology with a focus on emotional regulation and behavioral disorders. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help children and families manage anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties.
Questions
What types of evaluations do you offer?
We provide psychoeducational evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHD, giftedness, and emotional/behavioral concerns in children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network providers for several major insurance plans. Check our website for current insurance partnerships and verification details.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at 206-569-3361 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:45 AM-5:00 PM) to schedule initial consultations and evaluations.
What ages do you treat?
Our services cover children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan, with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
Do you offer therapy services?
Yes, we provide individual, family, and group therapy for emotional, behavioral, and social skills development needs.
Are your providers licensed?
All clinicians are licensed psychologists, board-certified behavior analysts, or licensed mental health professionals with state certifications.
