To determine the best interests of the child

 Can be used informally by parents to aid in their amicable decisions regarding
   custody and visitation (such as in Mediation or in the Collaborative Divorce
   process).

 Can be used in court proceedings (click here to jump to our Court Matters page).

 Click here for more in-depth information on Custody & Visitation evaluations

 Click here for information on Services for Separation & Divorce

AT LEPAGE ASSOCIATES, WE HAVE ASSEMBLED A HIGHLY QUALIFIED
ASSESSMENT TEAM OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS:

Dr. Nicole Imbraguglio: Extensive experience in conducting psychoeducational evaluations across the academic spectrum, to include evaluating for LD and AD/HD as well as gifted children. Also experienced in comprehensive psychological and behavioral assessments to aid in differential diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and determinations of adoption readiness. Has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient facilities, an emergency walk-in center, trauma clinics, college counseling centers, elementary and middle schools, and hospitals.

Dr. Katy Sampson: Specialist providing psychological, psychoeducational, substance abuse, trauma, and eating disorder assessments. Dr. Sampson has experience conducting both psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic testing with children and adolescents for screening and diagnosis of the following: attention-deficit/hyperactivity difficulties, learning problems, pervasive developmental disorders, mood disorders, trauma reactions, and anxiety issues. Dr. Sampson can also include assessment of the family as a way to more fully understand the child or adolescent in context and to more effectively assist the family in identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement. Dr. Sampson also has also conducted psychological testing with adults to address issues related to substance abuse, personality issues, mood and anxiety disorders, intelligence, and parenting concerns. Because accurate diagnosis is so critical, Dr. Sampson has received extensive and comprehensive training in diagnostic clarification, differential diagnoses, and complex comorbid diagnoses.

Dr. Kevin Metz: Experience conducting evaluations with both children and adults. In addition to providing psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic evaluation services, Dr. Metz is a specialist in substance abuse evaluations. He has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient mental health clinics, community outreach programs, and university counseling centers. Psychological testing experience includes assessing a wide range of behavioral and pathology-based issues. Results of treatment can include parenting recommendations, suggestions for therapy, ways to alter a classroom setting in order to enhance a child’s learning experience, or behavioral approaches to change.

Dr. Gina LaFrazza: Specialist providing psychological, psychoeducational, and diagnostic assessments of both children and adults of all ages. Dr. LaFrazza’s additional background in educational psychology helps to inform her clinical work in psychoeducational assessment, where her experiences include assessing for learning disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, AD/HD, and giftedness. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient treatment centers, college counseling centers, and acute care inpatient hospitals. Because accurate diagnosis is so critical, Dr. LaFrazza has received extensive and comprehensive training in diagnostic clarification, differential diagnoses, and complex comorbid diagnoses. Dr. LaFrazza has experience assessing for mood and anxiety disturbances, trauma, substance abuse and dependence, eating disorders, and personality issues.

Dr. Jonathan Ross: Top expert in evaluating for autism spectrum disorders (Autism, Aspergers', or other Pervasive Developmental Disorder), with nearly 20 years of experience, as well as evaluating for Leading Disorders (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hypercativity Disorder (AD/HD, 'ADD').

Dr. Ashley Freeman: Extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational, psychological, and substance abuse evaluations assessing emotional/personality functioning as well as cognition, intelligence, and memory which includes testing for AD/HD (‘ADD’) as well as for learning disorders. Skilled at diagnostic interviewing with children, teens, adults, and elderly, writing integrated assessments reports for all age groups, and conducting feedback sessions with clients to present the results of the testing. Has completed numerous emotional/personality test batteries for the purpose of diagnosis as well as treatment planning. Experience assessing intelligence, memory, achievement, developmental issues, learning issues, and attentional problems with community members, students, and veterans, with clients ranging in age from five to 89. As is necessary with children and teens, includes the parents, and may include siblings, current and past teachers, and sometimes even friends in the information gathering process. After the evaluation is completed, will meet with the parents and their child/teen to discuss the results and to share recommendations for treatment which may include helpful changes the child/teen could implement, suggestions for teachers, recommendations for therapy, parenting strategies, and book suggestions. With a background in career counseling, Dr. Freeman also has experience using various vocational assessment tools to help clients with a variety of issues including a broad range from students struggling to pick a major or wanting to change majors to seasoned professionals exploring career identity and making a career change. Dr. Freeman’s clients often report that they enjoy her non-judgmental nature, warmth, and genuineness as it creates a comfortable atmosphere for psychological evaluations.

Colette Segalla: A former educator with substantial training and experience testing children for possible Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD, ‘ADD’) in both traditional academic settings as well as in Montessori schools. Extensive experience assessing and working with delinquent behavior in adolescents. Colette is also experienced in full psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults to assess possible mental health disorders, maladjustment, or difficult behavior.

Dr. Janet Savia: Health psychology specialist with experience in conducting behavioral/psychological evaluations with chronically ill patients. Specifically Dr. Savia has experience in evaluating readiness for surgery and evaluating those candidates under consideration for organ transplant. She is an excellent resource for health care professionals to assess for psychosocial factors that may support or interfere with a chronically ill patient’s course of medical treatment. In addition, Dr. Savia provides general psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for all ages.

Dr. Rhonda Karg: In-depth knowledge and experience in substance abuse assessment. In addition to her clinical work in substance abuse assessment, Dr. Karg continues to work as a national and international researcher, studying the usefulness of various substance abuse assessment instruments and treatment programs / interventions.

Dr. Tina Lepage: Several years experience doing psychological, substance abuse, custody, and juvenile forensic evaluations for the schools, courts, community centers, and in private practice settings. Dissertation on custody evaluations. Expertise in diagnostic clarification in clinically complex cases in which there has been over-diagnosis, misdiagnosis, or an inability to diagnose. A Certified Juvenile Forensic Evaluator, trained by the University of Virginia Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy, one of the premier nationally recognized training institutes for forensics.

Dr. Colleen Hamilton: Child specialist with in-depth experience assessing children of all ages; through direct observation and/or parent descriptions of very young children, and testing with preschool children and older, assesses children ages birth through 18. Dr. Hamilton is one of few child psychologists specialized in the birth to preschool years as well as K-12 children. Extensive experience conducting trauma assessments, comprehensive psychological and behavioral assessments, and educational evaluations across the academic spectrum to include evaluating for LD and AD/HD as well as gifted children. Also experienced in adult trauma assessments and psychological testing for adults.

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