Child and Adolescent Program

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A clear plan for your child, and a clear view of the work

One of the things we have learned in working with children and families is that therapy tends to falter in the gap between the session and the home. A child makes real progress in the room, and then the week resets it, because the people who love them most were never told what to reinforce. Parents are left guessing, and progress slows for reasons that have nothing to do with the child.

We built this program so the progress made in session holds. Every child begins with a structured plan built around their individual needs and goals. From there, we stay in steady communication with you so that the progress translates to home and school.

We believe that every child deserves to be heard, cared for, and understood, and that families are the ultimate experts in their own child. You hold insight into your child’s strengths and struggles that no evaluation can fully capture on its own, and that insight shapes how we work with you from the first conversation forward.

Who We Work With

We work with children and adolescents facing OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and difficulties with emotion regulation, along with the challenges that often come with them at home and at school. If you have noticed your child struggling and are not sure what is underneath it or where to turn, this is a good place to start.

Our Approach

We begin by understanding your child fully, looking at what underlies the difficulty so that the goals we set together are the right ones. From there, your child follows a structured, individually tailored plan grounded in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and emotion regulation. Throughout, we work collaboratively with you, communicating regularly about your child’s progress and the ways you can support it at home, because children make the most progress when the people closest to them are part of the work.

Meet Dr. Abby Salat

Our Child and Adolescent Program is led by Dr. Abby Salat, who spent more than ten years as a school psychologist in Chicago’s northern suburbs. In that time she worked with a wide range of students, including those with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, low-incidence needs, and multilingual learners, and she served as her district’s lead bilingual (Spanish) school psychologist. That experience means she understands, firsthand, how schools evaluate, what support is available, and how to help a family get it.

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Our Services

Individual Therapy

Treatment for OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and emotion regulation, shaped around your child and the goals we set alongside you.

Parent Coaching

You are part of the work, not a bystander to it. We give you the tools and the throughline so that the progress your child makes in session carries into your home and daily life. For some families this includes SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based approach for childhood anxiety and OCD that works by supporting parents to respond differently, easing their child’s distress without requiring the child to lead the change.

Psychoeducational Evaluations

An evaluation is much more than a set of tests. It is an onramp to understanding and supporting your child, both educationally and therapeutically. By partnering closely with your family to look at the whole picture, we uncover the reasons behind your child’s challenges and bring their strengths into focus, helping you and their educators understand what they need. Drawing on years of experience inside the school system, we provide dedicated advocacy that translates between schools and families. When it is needed, we walk parents through IEP and 504 Plan development so that their child receives the services that will help them thrive.

School Advocacy

We know how schools work, because we have worked inside them. We collaborate with school-based teams, interpret outside evaluations, and help your family navigate IEP and 504 eligibility so that your child gets the right support without a long wait for it.

College Consulting

Guidance through the college search and the transition that follows, with real attention to the supports your child will need to succeed once high school is behind them.

Parent Resources & Webinars

Practical, grounded education to help you understand what is affecting your child and to feel more confident in how you support them through it.

Ready to start?

We would be glad to learn about your child and help you find the right place to begin. Contact us to start the conversation.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ

A psychoeducational evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that looks at how a child learns. It evaluates a child’s cognitive abilities (thinking, reasoning, and processing), academic skills (reading, writing, and math), and behavioral or emotional factors. The goal is to pinpoint exactly why a child might be struggling in school and to provide a roadmap for the right support and accommodations.

Our Step-by-Step Process
Choosing to get an evaluation is a big step, and we want you to know exactly what to expect. Here is how we will work together:

1. Initial Consultation: With Dr. Salat.
Your journey begins with a dedicated consultation with Dr. Salat. Together, you will discuss your specific concerns about your child. Dr. Salat will review any relevant paperwork (like school records, report cards, or previous therapies) and collaborate with you to design a tailored assessment plan and determine the scope of the evaluation.

2. Direct Assessment & Parent Input: The Testing Appointment.
Next, you will bring your child to our office for a direct, one-on-one testing appointment. An important part of assessment includes parent feedback. We will also conduct an in-depth parent interview and ask you to complete standard rating scales to give us a full picture of your child’s strengths and challenges. Additionally, Dr. Salat will work directly with your child’s school team to ensure educational feedback is integrated into the findings.

3. Feedback & Next Steps: Reviewing Results.
Once the direct assessment is complete and Dr. Salat writes the comprehensive report, we will meet for a detailed feedback session. During this meeting, we will walk you through the results, explain what the findings mean, and discuss the most appropriate, actionable next steps to support your child moving forward. This could include support in requesting additional services at school, discussion of appropriate therapy, or parent coaching. Our promise to you is that the comprehensive evaluation will be complete prior to your feedback session, which will allow you to take actionable steps immediately. In addition to meeting with you, Dr. Salat will explain results to your child in a developmentally appropriate manner to empower them to better understand themselves.

We chose a flat-rate billing model to ensure you can embark on the testing process with complete financial predictability. This rate covers all consultation hours, direct clinical testing hours, scoring, interpretation, and customized report writing.All psychoeducational evaluations are offered at a flat rate of $4,000.

While we do not bill insurance companies directly, we provide a detailed superbill after the evaluation is complete. You can submit this document to your insurance provider to seek out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your specific plan’s benefits.

Navigating the school system to get your child the help they need can often feel unclear, overwhelming, or deeply frustrating. We completely understand that advocating for a child who is struggling is an emotional journey, and you do not have to walk it alone.

We provide dedicated school advocacy services to lift that burden and support you every step of the way. Whether you are requesting an initial plan or updating an existing one, we can help you navigate:

  • IEPs (Individualized Education Programs)
  • 504 Plans
  • ISPs (Individual Services Plans for private or homeschooled students)

Depending on what your family needs, our advocacy support can take several forms:

  • Paperwork Review: We will look over school documentation, evaluations, and proposed plans with an expert eye to ensure nothing is missed.
  • Strategic Advice: We will guide you on exactly what services or accommodations to request, and how to phrase those requests effectively.
  • Meeting Attendance: You don’t have to sit at the conference table alone. We can attend school meetings with you to help ensure your child’s needs are clearly communicated and legally supported.

Our goal is to be your partner, ensuring the findings from your child’s evaluation translate into real, impactful support in the classroom.

Ready for a clear path forward?

You don’t have to spend another season working through the same patterns on your own. Let’s build a plan that moves things forward for you or your family.

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