Our practice offers comprehensive evaluations designed to provide clarity and actionable recommendations. Whether for school-aged children, teens, or adults, our team is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of every individual we work with and answering the core question you need answered.
Our pediatric evaluations help parents, teachers, and school administrators better understand each student’s learning style, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and emotional needs. We provide clear recommendations and suggested accommodations to enhance academic performance, standardized testing readiness, social integration, and overall well-being.
Our practice specializes in understanding learning profiles, diagnosing ADHD, Autism, learning differences and social-emotional difficulties. We provide comprehensive reports and personalized feedback so you feel fully informed about the results of your assessment while also assisting you navigate the particulars of the NY-NJ-CT educational system and accommodation landscape.
We support adults in navigating their academic or career journeys as well as help them gain clarity into cognitive or emotional performance. Our adult assessments guide psychological treatment, inform personal growth strategies, and support vocational, academic, or standardized testing accommodations.
Establishing a better understanding of the issues you have been facing can be the unlock to perform at the level you are striving for.
CBTAA takes a collaborative approach to each case bringing together deep functional expertise from multiple practitioners depending on the specific objectives of the client. Our multi-disciplinary team has a combined 40 years of experience in neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, as well as deep knowledge and expertise in using these evaluations to inform development plans, recommend and advocate for interventions and accommodations, and navigate school and other regulatory systems.
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She holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology from Columbia University and completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at Northwell Health to obtain a specialization in neuropsychology. Her diverse experience spans across academic medical centers, schools, and community clinics, where she has honed her skills in assessing and supporting children and young adults with various needs.
Dr. Kurtz has vast experience evaluating a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism-spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities, language disorders, and intellectual challenges, as well as the emotional and behavioral difficulties often associated with these conditions.
She prioritizes holding extensive feedback sessions for each evaluation to ensure families understand presenting problems and leave the evaluation experience feeling heard, understood, and confident in plans for intervention moving forward.
Dr. Dobbs subscribes to the therapeutic assessment model, in which evaluations help each client develop insight into and identify effective solutions for persistent challenges. She carefully selects relevant “gold-standard” and evidence-based assessments for each evaluation, and incorporates feedback from family members, teachers, and outside providers.
He address anxiety and depression, which may cause difficulties with daily functioning, school performance, self-esteem, and relationships with peers and family members. He also treats behavioral problems, such as acting out or defiance, whether these behaviors are causing disruption at home, school, or other social settings. Additionally, he helps children and adolescents who have had difficult life events process their experiences, develop coping skills, and heal from emotional pain.
At the heart of his therapeutic practice lies the powerful and proven technique of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Our streamlined process ensures that every evaluation is thorough, easy to navigate, and designed to provide meaningful insights that support real-world outcomes. Once clinical intake interview is conducted, reports are typically delivered within 4 weeks.
We combine deep clinical expertise with a commitment to delivering clear, actionable results quickly. Our team’s experience, empathy, and dedication to individualized care have made us a trusted partner for families, schools, and professionals across the NY Metro Area. We take on a limited number of clients at a time to ensure focus and speed of report delivery.
Our practice offers comprehensive evaluations designed to provide clarity and actionable recommendations. Whether for school-aged children, teens, or adults, our team is dedicated to understanding the unique needs of every individual we work with and answering the core question you need answered.
Our pediatric evaluations help parents, teachers, and school administrators better understand each student’s learning style, cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and emotional needs. We provide clear recommendations and suggested accommodations to enhance academic performance, standardized testing readiness, social integration, and overall well-being.
Our practice specializes in understanding learning profiles, diagnosing ADHD, Autism, learning differences and social-emotional difficulties. We provide comprehensive reports and personalized feedback so you feel fully informed about the results of your assessment while also assisting you navigate the particulars of the NY-NJ-CT educational system and accommodation landscape.
We support adults in navigating their academic or career journeys as well as help them gain clarity into cognitive or emotional performance. Our adult assessments guide psychological treatment, inform personal growth strategies, and support vocational, academic, or standardized testing accommodations.
Establishing a better understanding of the issues you have been facing can be the unlock to perform at the level you are striving for.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Assessment Associates
