Resource Type: Therapists and Professionals

Walter Scott Newsom, Ph.D.

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Walter Scott Newsom, Ph.D.

Dr. Newsom offers comprehensive assessments for a wide range of problems from early childhood through adult. One of his specialties is assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders as well as assessment for Gifted and Talented students. He is based in Austin, Texas.

Gifted Together

Gifted Together is a group of collaborative therapists who work together to provide wrap around care to gifted and twice-exceptional individuals and families.

Laurel Felt, Ph.D.

As a Project Curriculum & Learning Designer at Mattel, Dr. Felt supports the Child Development & Learning team in establishing world-class learning content and curriculum and activating child development and learning expertise across Mattel, all in the pursuit of helping children and families to optimally and joyfully learn through play.
As a Lecturer in business communication at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, she helps students to develop versatile skills and optimize professional experiences in order to prepare them for bright, dynamic futures.

Essential Career Counseling

Linda Greenfield, M.S., M.B.A., Master Career Counselor, is a NCDA (National Career Development Association) designated Master Career Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance and an MBA. Linda has worked with thousands of clients of all ages and stages in their careers.  Her goal is to provide clients with the self-knowledge and corresponding career information in a way that makes clients feel at ease and motivated to move forward.

Elevated Giftedness

Elevated Giftedness provides information and services to parents of gifted students, teachers who have gifted students in their classes, and administration who want help with gifted programming and staff education.

Mrs. Cushaney – Gifted Family Advocate

Serves as Advocate to the holistic educational needs of gifted & advanced learners and their families. Provides free initial consultation over the phone or video call. Other services include Needs Assessment, EP review and customization, meeting liason/advocate, and advocacy and follow up.

West LA Neuropsychology, PC

West LA Neuropsychology, PC specializes in the neuropsychological assessments of children and adults. In addition to offering gifted IQ testing and evaluation, Dr. Wilson conducts school observations, consultations about educational planning, participation in IEP meetings, and more.

Monica L. Origer, Psy.D.

Dr. Origer is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy to specific populations, including gifted children. She has a specialization in the area of testing and assessment with over 17 years of experience and is referred by Mirman School for IQ testing. She also offers therapy and sibling support groups.

Dr. Eileen Escarce

Eileen Escarce, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.N. offers psychoeducational diagnostic assessment, gifted (IQ) testing, parent coaching, and psychotherapy for individuals, parents and children, and families. Her specialties include child psychology and school psychology.

Tina Bahador, PhD

Dr. Bahador, based out of Los Angeles, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in conducting psycho-educational, psychological and intellectual assessments with children, adolescents and adults. She also conducts IQ testing for admission to Mirman School and provides parent consultation and training.