Recommendation Guide

Trusted Network of Allied Professionals

We provide consulting covering many aspects of learning and can provide recommendations to trusted professionals. Whether you have questions as you navigate different assessments, therapies, or the IEP/504 process, we can help you prioritize and clarify your options and next steps. We can answer questions, provide information, create a road map, and offer guidance and reassurance along the way.

*Please note that the following is a general resource guide. We recommend you consult with us first so we can provide guidance and recommendations based on the student’s unique needs. You can do so by completing the Resource Request Form below.

• Assessment
  • Dr. Carina Grandison, Ph.D, Neuropsychologist located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Dr. Lisa A. Greenberg, Ph.D, Clinical psychologist located in Oakland, CA.
  • Hannah Acevedo, MS, LEP, ABSNP, BCBA, Educational psychologist located in Oakland, CA.
  • Dr. Rebecca Gitenstein, Psy.D, Child and adolescent psychologist located in Oakland, CA.
  • Dr. Sumana Kaipa, PsyD, Clinical neuropsychologist located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Dr. Alan Siegel, Ph.D, Child and adult psychologist located in the Rockridge area in Berkeley, CA.
  • Dr. Cynthia Peterson, Ph.D, Pediatric neuropsychologist located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Dr. Maya Guendelman, Ph.D, Pediatric neuropsychologist located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Dr. Bryn Kahn, Ph.D, Clinical psychologist located in Orinda, CA.
  • Dr. Sandra Chiao Ph.D, Pediatric neuropsychologist located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Dr. Alex Peterson, Ph.D, Clinical psychologist located in Oakland, CA.
  • Dr. Nilofar Sami, Ph.D, Clinical psychologist located in Piedmont in Oakland, CA.
  • Summit Center provides psychological and educational assessments and has locations in Walnut Creek, Marin County, and Southern CA.
  • Dr. Elena Bernou, Ph.D, Clinical neuropsychologist located in Lafayette, CA.
  • Dr. Jen Aronowitz, Ph.D, Pediatric neuropsychologist located in Palo Alto, CA. 
• Therapy/Counseling
  • Amy Soukup, MA, ET, Educational therapist and specialist located in LA, in-person services.
  • Stacy Outten,  MA, MFT, Child, adult and family therapist located in Oakland, CA.
  • Rebecca Field, Ed.M offers college admissions advising and college success and retention coaching and is located in Oakland, CA.
  • Laura Soble, MFT, REAT, CST-T, Psychotherapist located in Marin County.
  • Ken Benau, Ph.D, Psychotherapist in San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Liz Isono, OTR , Occupational therapist located in Orinda, CA.
  • Rita D. Montez, MS, OTR/L, Occupational therapist located in Oakland, CA.
  • Gail Gordon, OTR/L, Occupational therapist located in Orinda, CA.
• Speech/Hearing/Vision
  • Dimitra Loomos, Au.D., Audiologist located in San Ramon.
  • The Swain Center provides speech-language evaluations and therapy services and is located in Sonoma County.
  • Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic provides speech and hearing assessments & therapeutic services.
• Legal/Advocacy Services
  • Deborah Jacobson, Attorney at Law is an education attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area currently representing families and students against school districts throughout Northern California.
  • Robin Miller, Attorney at Law offers legal representation in a variety of special education cases and is located in Berkeley, CA.
  • Tollner Law Offices specializes in special education and educational placement. They are located in San Jose and provide legal services to those across the Bay area.
  • Dr. Rebecca Hawley is a special educational advocate and consultant with over 25 years of experience supporting families in the Bay area.
  • Shari Washburn, MA is a special education consultant with an extensive history of supporting children with disabilities.
  • Rita Meagher, MA is a special education advocate with over 30 years of hands-on experience as a special education teacher in Oakland. She is also a Clinician at Strategies for Learning.

Consulting Around 504/IEP Process

We provide educational consulting around the 504 and IEP process. Learn more about our consulting services or check out our FAQ about the IEP.

Consulting Around School Placement

We can help you sort out your options and determine what’s most important for your student’s specific situation. Learn more about our consulting services or check out our article about 11 Considerations When Choosing a School.

Additional Educational Services

We offer a variety of educational services to help a student’s unique learning needs, including educational assessments, academic support, educational therapy, test prep, homeschooling support, summer support, educational consulting, small group courses, and more. Learn about our services.

Resource Request Form

Please submit the form below and we will be in touch with you promptly. You can also give us a call at 510-900-3121.