Welcome Dr. Colleen Crooms to Fundamental Psychology
We would like to welcome Dr. Colleen Crooms to our practice! She comes to us with a wealth of experience and knowledge in assessing and treating children and adults.
We’d love your help in welcoming Kathy Miller!
Kathy joins us with over 25 years of experience as a Licensed School Counselor. She is certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and loves working with preschool and elementary aged students. She is a huge asset when it comes to navigating IEP and 504 plans. Kathy has availability starting August 2023 and offers reduced […]
Psychological Screeners
If you have concerns about your child’s psychological growth and development, you may wonder where to start or what would be most helpful for your child. You may question if a complete evaluation is necessary and how to best obtain the assistance your child may need. A psychological screener is an efficient way to answer […]
AD/HD Evaluation: A Parent’s Starter Guide
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is a lifelong condition that first emerges during early childhood and can be difficult to diagnose for a few reasons. For one, many symptoms of AD/HD can be considered typical childhood behaviors, so it can be hard to distinguish what is ADHD-related and what is not. Most importantly, the presentation of […]
Autism Testing
Autism Testing Does your child struggle with communication or with social skills in general? Do they have very specific interests, struggle with adapting to changes in routine, or have a hard time managing their emotions? You may have wondered if your child is on the autism spectrum. A proper diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […]
Deadline to Request Gifted Programming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01l66ikNrcQ Did you know you can still obtain a private gifted evaluation after the deadline? As long as you submit a request to your districted school by Feb. 5th, we can provide IQ and Academic testing reports for the school of your choice. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have. There is also […]
Child Therapy Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw7rM0fhKBw Video Transcript Hi! I’m Dr. Angela Steranko, licensed psychologist, myself and several other clinicians here at the practice specialize in working with children and teens. At Fundamental Psychology, we understand how important it is to build a positive relationship with a child and their family. We strive to create a really warm and welcoming […]
Thought Chain – My Most Used Therapy Tool
Thought Feelings Behavior Chain Think of any situation that is causing difficulties. For example, sitting down and getting homework done. Identify that it’s not about the situation it’s the way we think about the situation that causes trouble. The thoughts around it that might be causing problems are this is going to take too long, […]
A.P. Classes: What Every Parent Should Know
Advanced Placement (A.P.) Classes: What Every Student Wants Their Parents To Know From a young age, students are told to enjoy their youth and take advantage of any opportunities that come along. High School is easily one of the best places to expand, grow, and challenge yourself. One of those opportunities for expanding knowledge is […]
Getting Your Anxious Kid to Sleep
The Problem: So many parents struggle with bedtime, especially if your child is anxious and has trouble falling asleep on their own. But imagine having a child who is comfortable enough to sleep on their own or imagine some down time for yourself to relax after you put your kids to sleep. Sound like a […]
