From Testing to Therapy: Supporting Your Child Beyond the Diagnosis
Over the years, we’ve sat with so many parents—tired, thoughtful, trying to do everything they can to support a child who’s bright and sensitive but struggles to manage frustration or transitions. Teens who seem shut down at school but spiral into big emotions at home. College students who are burning out fast, despite their best efforts to “keep it together.”
By the time families reach out for testing, they’ve often already tried a lot—tutors, school meetings, accommodations, parenting books, maybe even therapy that didn’t quite fit. Many have been told, “It’s just a phase,” or “She’s smart, she’ll figure it out,” or “He just needs to try harder.”
But deep down, they know it’s more than that. And they want to understand.
When we provide testing, that’s often the first time someone really slows down to ask:
“What’s going on underneath this?”
And even more importantly:
“How can we help in a way that actually works?”
Testing gives us language. It gives families answers and clarity, sometimes for the first time in years. But we also know that understanding is just one piece of the puzzle.
That’s why, in a quiet and thoughtful shift, we’re now offering therapy services for teens and young adults—because we’ve seen firsthand how many of our clients still need support after the testing is complete. Not another list of recommendations, but a space to keep going. To practice. To heal. To feel less alone.
Therapy That Builds on What You’ve Already Learned
In the weeks following testing, many parents tell us:
“This explains so much—but we’re not sure what to do next.”
“Now we have a diagnosis, but nothing about daily life has gotten easier.”
“School still feels like a battle, and my child still melts down after.”
It’s not that the testing wasn’t helpful. It’s that the insight needs somewhere to land. A place where your child can build coping tools, make sense of their emotions, or simply feel understood. A place where they don’t have to perform, mask, or “be good” in order to be supported.
That’s the kind of therapy we offer.
Our licensed psychologists approach therapy through the same lens we bring to testing: deeply attuned to how your child’s brain works, how their nervous system responds to stress, and how their environment either supports or overwhelms them.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Therapy might look like helping a teen name and navigate anxiety, supporting an autistic child in building emotional regulation skills, or guiding a college student through burnout and identity confusion. Sometimes it’s about practicing new tools, and sometimes it’s just about sitting in a space where they’re not expected to change or fix anything.
A Continuum of Care—Without Starting Over
One of the things families appreciate most about working with our practice is that you don’t have to start from scratch. If we’ve already done your child’s testing, we already know their history, strengths, challenges, and needs. That means less repeating, less explaining, and a smoother transition into therapy with someone who already gets the bigger picture.
And while we primarily offer therapy for teens and young adults, we do provide therapy for younger children (ages 7 and up) on a case-by-case basis, depending on fit and availability. If you're unsure whether therapy might be a good match for your child, we’re always happy to talk it through and help you explore your options.
If you’re new to our practice, that’s okay too. We’ll take the time to learn your story. We work with families at all points on the path—from early questions to years after diagnosis, and everything in between.
This Isn’t a Big Expansion — It’s a Natural Next Step
We’re not building a large therapy department or trying to be everything to everyone. What we’re doing is simpler and more intentional: we’re responding to what we’ve heard again and again from the people we serve.
We’re creating space for the kids who finally start to come alive when they feel truly understood. For the teens who need a place to share how hard it is to live in a world that often misunderstands them. For young adults navigating the challenges of independence, identity, and stress. And for anyone who’s been given a diagnosis but still needs support to live fully and well.
We’re offering therapy because we believe that insight and understanding are just the beginning. Every child deserves more than a label—they deserve ongoing support, meaningful connection, and room to grow into themselves with someone they can trust.
If You’re Wondering If Therapy Might Be a Good Fit…
…you don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out.
Whether you’re feeling stuck after testing, wondering how to support your child emotionally, or simply looking for the next step—we’re here to talk.
No pressure. No assumptions. Just a conversation about what your family needs and whether we can help.
Reach out here to schedule a brief consult to learn more. We’re so glad you’re here!