Helping families gain insight into their child’s learning, attention, and emotional needs through careful, evidence-based assessment.
Valerie K. Imbriale, M.A, LEP#4787
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Psychoeducational Assessments
Valerie provides comprehensive evaluations designed to identify a student’s strengths, challenges, and learning profile. Each evaluation includes standardized testing, record review, parent input, and detailed recommendations.
Psychoeducational Evaluations-Assess cognitive abilities, academic achievement, and learning processes to identify learning disabilities, dyslexia, and processing differences.
ADHD Evaluations-Evaluate attention, executive functioning, and behavioral regulation to support accurate diagnosis and effective intervention planning.
Autism Spectrum Evaluations-Comprehensive assessment of social communication, behavior, and developmental functioning to support diagnostic clarity and educational planning.
Academic and Educational Planning-Recommendations to support IEP’s and 504 Plans, School accommodations, instructional strategies, and home/school collaboration.
Each evaluation includes a comprehensive written report and a feedback meeting to review results and provide clear recommendations.
*Cost of evaluation may vary depending on added on services. Valerie does not take insurance.
Counseling
Academic &Sports Performance Anxiety
Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can significantly affect a student’s ability to access learning and function effectively in the school environment, including academic, social, and extracurricular settings. These challenges may impact attention, academic performance, classroom behavior, social-emotional functioning, and participation in school based sports.
While some anxiety is a normal part of learning and performance, persistent or elevated anxiety can interfere with a student’s ability to focus, regulate emotions, and demonstrate their skills. Students. may experience increase anxiety related to tryouts, competitions, fear of making mistakes, pressure to perform, or balancing academic and athletic demands.
Services may include psychoeducational assessment, educationally related counseling, and school-based recommendations to support students in managing anxiety, strengthening coping strategies, and building confidence across both academic and athletic settings.
I also provide individualized, in-person therapy for children and teens using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and growth mindset principles. Therapy is designed to nurture self-confidence, encourage healthy habits, and help students develop practical coping skills that support learning, performance, and overall well-being.
What to Expect:
Intake Process
The assessment process begins with an initial intake meeting lasting approximately 60-90 minutes. During this time, we discuss your child’s concerns, review relevant history, and clarify goals of the evaluation to ensure the assessment is thoughtfully tailored to your child’s needs.
Preparing for Testing
To support the most accurate and meaningful results, families are encourged to help their child arrive well-rested, nourished, and relaxed on testing days. Breaks are built into the evaluation as needed, and expectations are clearly explained to help children feel comfortable an confident throughout the process.
What to Share with your Child
When preparing your child for testing, explain the process in a calm, positive way and emphasize that the activities help us understand how they learn and how to best support them.
Psychoeducational Testing
Following intake, testing is completed over multiple sessions depending on the referral questions and the child’s needs. Breaks are provided to ensure comfort and accurate results.
Feedback
Results are shared in a feedback meeting designed to be clear and supportive. Parents receive a detailed review of findings, information is explained, and recommendations are always included.