LICENSED EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Celebrating Strengths, Inspiring Growth

Empowering families with holistic educational assessments and support focused on their child’s greatest potential

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Is your child struggling in school, and you’re not sure why?

As a parent, it can be disheartening when your child is having difficulties with learning, sustaining attention/focusing, or developing their social emotional and self regulation skills. Your child’s school may be providing interventions or extra help, but the additional support just doesn’t seem to be enough.

This may leave you feeling hopeless because…

Your child is falling behind in school, but nothing you try seems to help them find the success you know they are capable of.

They struggle with sustaining attention, organization, or time management, and it’s impacting their confidence.

You suspect learning differences or mental health concerns, which could include ADHD, dyslexia, or autism, but you are unable to get a clear answer.

Your child already has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), but the process feels confusing and overwhelming, leaving you unsure of how to advocate for your child’s needs.

Your child is eligible for Special Education, but in order to receive additional support outside of the school system you need a diagnosis, not only a Special Education Eligibility.

I understand how frustrating this can be and I am here to help you uncover the root of these challenges and provide a clear path forward, using a whole-person and strength-based approach that celebrates your child’s unique abilities.

Strengthening Foundations for Learning

Imagine your child walking into the classroom with their head held high, fully empowered in their unique learning style, and equipped with the tools they need to thrive.

Picture them gaining skills to stay focused and organized, leading to better grades and a smile that says,

"I can do this!"

I’m dedicated to being an empathetic partner as we work toward the common goal of equipping your family with the information and guidance needed to build a bright future for your child.

Let’s work together to cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Hi, I’m Dr. Amy Smith

As a Licensed Educational Psychologist, I’m passionate about helping families like yours understand and embrace their child’s unique learning needs. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how the right support can transform a child’s confidence and success.

I take a holistic, results-focused approach, guiding you through the assessment process with care and understanding.

My goal is to provide clarity and actionable steps so you can feel confident advocating for your child and helping them thrive, both academically and emotionally.

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Help your child THRIVE in 1-2-3

With just three simple steps, we'll work together to uncover your child's strengths and challenges in order to make recommendations that foster growth and resilience for a successful future.

1
Schedule a Free Consultation

We’ll chat for 30 minutes to understand your concerns and determine the best support for your child. We can discuss the process, timeframe, cost, and anything else that will help you determine whether we are a good fit.

2
Making Strides

After some necessary intake questionnaires and onboarding, we’ll get started.

We will work together to assess the needs of your child, whether that is through a comprehensive assessment, executive function coaching, or an IEP consultation.

3
Lasting Impact

After our work together, you’ll feel more empowered to help your child be successful inside and outside of the classroom.


I’m always here for continuing support if your needs change or you need further assistance.

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What’s an LEP?

A Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) is someone who has specialized expertise in understanding the complexities of child development and learning. We specialize in figuring out what makes your child unique—like their learning style, strengths, and any learning challenges that may require additional support.

LEPs are here to support children with learning differences or mental health concerns, which could include

Learning disabilities, including dyslexia

ADHD

Autism

Depression or Anxiety

and to help families understand and mitigate these challenges. Through thoughtful assessments, we get to the heart of what your child needs to succeed, providing expert recommendations, diagnoses when appropriate, and perspectives that can guide both parents and teachers in creating a nurturing learning environment.

My Services

I will take the time to understand your child's unique potential. Together, we will work to address any mental health concerns, such as anxiety or depression. Your family will be supported in navigating neurodiverse learning differences, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.

Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments

Gain insights into your child’s learning style, strengths, and areas for growth to better support their unique needs.

Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs)

Get an objective perspective to help advocate for the right educational support in school

Executive Function Coaching

Equip your child with skills like organization, time management, and focus to build confidence so they can succeed in school.

IQ Assessments

Understand your child’s cognitive strengths and areas where they may need extra support.

IEP Consultation Services

Navigate the IEP process with confidence, ensuring your child gets the support they need.

What Other Experts Say
About Thrive Neuropsychology

Alex R.
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Remarkable Ability to Connect and Support
"I have had the privilege of working along side Dr. Amy Smith, Psy.D., and I can confidently say that her expertise, knowledge, and compassion are truly exceptional. Dr. Amy Smith has a remarkable ability to connect with students and parents, helping them feel seen, heard, and supported in every way.  Her professionalism, empathy, and dedication make a significant impact on the well-being and success of every child and family she works with. I am incredibly grateful to have had such a thoughtful and skilled professional on our team!"
Arianna L.
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Dedicated to Collaboration
"In the many years I have worked alongside Dr. Amy Smith, I have admired her dedication to the field given her immense involvement with students and their families while working alongside many educators. She strives to work collaboratively with community agencies and medical providers, when necessary, in order to grasp a thorough understanding of a child’s needs and how to best support them. Dr. Smith’s expertise in interventions and comprehensive assessments allows all parties involved to understand how to support a child’s unique needs. Furthermore, her invaluable knowledge and consistent participation has been a significant asset in the evolution of our local professional affiliate, (The Ventura County Association of School Psychologists).  I have no reservations in recommending any family or institution to work with Dr. Smith."
Katrin M.
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Exceptional School Psychologist
“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Amy Smith for 7 school years. We have conducted numerous assessments together and facilitated countless IEP meetings as a collaborative team. She is by far the best school psychologist I have ever worked with. First of all, she is extremely organized, detail oriented and thorough with her assessments, her reports and her meetings. She never misses a deadline. Secondly, she genuinely cares about others - which includes students, teachers, colleagues and parents alike. She will always strive to understand and incorporate the experiences, viewpoints and opinions of others on the IEP team. Third, Dr. Smith is very skilled in explaining complex concepts and complicated cognitive assessment results in a way that everyone on the team - including parents - is able to understand them.”
Alex R.
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Exceptional Compassion
"I have had the privilege of working along side Dr. Amy Smith, Psy.D., and I can confidently say that her expertise, knowledge, and compassion are truly exceptional. Dr. Amy Smith has a remarkable ability to connect with students and parents, helping them feel seen, heard, and supported in every way."
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Arianna L.
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Dedicated to Collaboration
"In the many years I have worked alongside Dr. Amy Smith, I have admired her dedication to the field given her immense involvement with students and their families while working alongside many educators. She strives to work collaboratively with community agencies and medical providers, when necessary, in order to grasp a thorough understanding of a child’s needs and how to best support them."
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Katrin M.
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Exceptional School Psychologist
“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Amy Smith for 7 school years. We have conducted numerous assessments together and facilitated countless IEP meetings as a collaborative team. She is by far the best school psychologist I have ever worked with. First of all, she is extremely organized, detail oriented and thorough with her assessments, her reports and her meetings.”
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