Since you're here, you've likely ...
Already tried accommodations, tutoring, or study strategies without seeing desired improvement.
Maybe your child even had speech therapy or literacy support in elementary school, but was dismissed because they "no longer qualified" or "tested out," even though you can see they're still struggling with reading comprehension, writing assignments, and academic tasks that require complex thinking.
The truth is,
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some students had early support for speech, language, or literacy and still have subtle gaps that resurface as schoolwork gets harder.
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Others never needed help until middle school, high school, or college raised the demands on reading, writing, and independence.
Either way, these gaps often go unrecognized because they don't fit typical intervention profiles — but they're real and treatable.
What to expect
Start with a short questionnaire, then we'll talk on a discovery call to understand your child's needs and make sure we're a good fit.
Complete intake forms and share any past evaluations. With your permission, I may also gather input from teachers or other providers. Then I'll conduct the evalutation.
Review your written report, then we'll meet to walk through the findings and recommendations.
Your child begins regular 1:1 sessions targeting the skills we identified, with progress updates along the way.
Phase 1: In-depth Evaluation
Getting crystal clear on exactly what's happening and why.
What happens:
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Thorough review of your child's developmental and educational history
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Testing across language, literacy, and executive functioning (typically 2 sessions of 2 hours)
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Detailed written report explaining what I discovered and what it means
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90-minute meeting to review results and discuss the path forward
What you get:
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Clearer understanding of your child's learning profile
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Specific identification of cognitive strengths and areas needing support
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A personalized therapy plan
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Professional documentation you can share with school teams if needed
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After we review results together, you decide whether to move forward
Timeline: 4-5 weeks from start to completion
Phase 2: Individualized Therapy
Targeted practice to strengthen the specific skills your child needs
What happens:
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Regular sessions (typically 2-3 times per week)
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Systematic practice targeting the cognitive skills identified in Phase 1
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Progress monitoring and plan adjustments as your child improves
What you get:
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After each session: Brief recap highlighting progress and insights
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Every 2 weeks: Detailed session notes tracking measurable improvement
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Every 6-8 weeks: Comprehensive progress summary with plan updates
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Unlimited email support for questions between sessions
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Resources and strategies you can use at home
Timeline: Many families notice early changes within the first few months; most students need 6–9 months for measurable gains to be seen outside of therapy.
Now Enrolling for Winter 2027
Please note, enrollment is limited to maintain a high standard of care for each student.
Mom of an LLS student
"I wanted to better understand my son’s executive functioning to help him navigate multiple challenges – Your approach to targeting the underlying areas of difficulty proved helpful.
Since working together, I’ve seen him grow in his self-awareness and approach challenges with more self-control and persistence.
It’s been good to not navigate this alone."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost to work with you?
Evaluations start at $997. Individual sessions currently run $127 for 45 minutes.
If you're not sure what would fit your family's budget right now, that's exactly what the discovery call is for — no pressure, just an honest conversation about what would actually help.
Why do sessions need to happen twice a week? Can we start with once?
Building a skill — whether it's following multi-step instructions, organizing a long assignment, or reading with real comprehension — takes repetition close enough together that it actually sticks, not just repetition eventually. Once a week usually isn't enough dosage for the change to hold. That doesn't mean less-frequent sessions don't help at all — it means they're often not potent enough to move the needle on something this entrenched, and I'd rather tell you that directly than have you invest time and money in a plan I'm not confident will work. If twice a week isn't realistic for your family right now, that's useful to know too — it might mean a different kind of support, like coaching, is actually the right starting point, not a lesser one.
Are your services covered by insurance?
I'm a private-pay practice and don't bill insurance directly.
Does my child need an IEP or official diagnosis to work with you?
No. If you’ve noticed your child struggling or suspect they need additional support — with or without an IEP or diagnosis — you’re in the right place.
Where are you located?
Sessions are held in person at a professional location in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh — details provided upon scheduling.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Virtual sessions are possible for some students, and we'll decide after the evaluation.