Finding the right support for your child with learning differences can feel overwhelming. Families often need a team of professionals (therapists, clinicians, and educators) who understand ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety, and other learning differences.

This resource highlights local options in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area of Arizona, including in Scottsdale, Pinnacle Peak, and Gilbert, organized by clinician type. For each category you’ll find a brief overview of how these professionals support students, as well as a curated list of local experts, schools, or programs.

Along the way, we’ll also share additional resources and related articles, to help you explore different aspects of your child’s journey.

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Educational and School Supports

Mental Health Professionals

Wellness and Holistic Care

Educational Consultants in Greater Phoenix

Educational consultants and parent navigators help families understand testing results, find appropriate placements, and access resources both inside and outside of school systems. They can be especially helpful in coordinating services when a child has multiple needs.

Greater Phoenix Educational Supports:

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Shannon Wilke / Shine Advocacy www.shineadvocacy.com 480.272.4993 Shannon Wilke offers Disability Consulting & Advocacy Services. This includes Special Education Advocacy & meeting support, parent & education community training, and individual Executive Function (life management) Coaching & Transition Coaching (Life After High School).
Brittany Master / School Search Consulting www.schoolsearchconsulting.com 480.980.5164 Brittany Master is well-versed in Arizona's educational landscape. With her guidance, you can navigate options confidently and find the school that you'll love.
Lindsey White / Love Your School www.loveyourschool.org 480.612.8784 Love Your School is a non-profit organization that acts as a parent concierge. Through one-to-one support, Lindsey helps families navigate the education system — including public, private, charter, microschools, and homeschooling.
Shannon Troy / Troy & Associates Educational Consulting, Inc. www.troyeducationaltherapy.com 818.766.7020 Shannon Troy specializes in Educational Therapy, Executive Functioning Skills Coaching, and Autism Spectrum Support.

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

SLPs help children with dyslexia, expressive/receptive language challenges, and social communication skills. These services can support both academic success and peer relationships.

Greater Phoenix Speech-Language Pathologists:

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Erin Jankus / Therapy Pro www.therapyproaz.com 480.570.0419 Erin Jankus offers comprehensive evaluations that include a detailed written report and consultations as a part of Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) and also for those seeking information to better understand the communication needs of the client.
Ebony Green / The Speak Center www.thespeakcenter.com 480.296.2363 Ebony Green specializes in pediatric therapy and developmental support services for children.  She primarily serves children and families dealing with developmental delays, communication disorders, sensory processing challenges, feeding issues, autism spectrum disorders, and related needs.
Fara Pletka / The Speech Boutique www.speech-boutique.com 480.612.2726 Fara Pletka specializes in Speech sound disorders (articulation and phonological disorders), Expressive and receptive language delays, Early childhood communication development, Social communication/pragmatic language skills, Parent education and collaboration to support communication at home and Individualized pediatric treatment plans tailored to each child's needs.
Brooklyn Benson / Talk to Brookie Speech Therapy www.talktobrookie.com talktobrookie@gmail.com At Talk to Brookie Speech Therapy, the children lead the sessions by meeting them where they are at and building on their strengths. Brooklyn Benson offers initial consultations, evaluations and ongoing therapy.
Gabriela Pyzza / Pyzza Speech Therapy www.pyzzaspeechtherapy.com 602.206.7233 Gabriela Pyzza specializes in supporting kids and young adults with speech sound difficulties and social communication struggles — helping them communicate more clearly and confidently, navigate conversations, and build meaningful connections.

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Mental Health Therapists for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

Mental health therapists provide counseling and therapy for a wide range of challenges, from anxiety and depression to trauma and family transitions. Many also specialize in working with students who have ADHD, autism, or other learning differences.

Greater Phoenix Mental Health Therapists

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Jordan Helm / Balanced Wellness www.balancedwellnessaz.com 602.345.1515 Jordan Helm's practice is built on inclusivity, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed care, with a steady commitment to affirming and whole-person support.  She specializes in: Anxiety and Stress, ADHD and Autism, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and Life transitions.
Malaiya Ilene Liwag / Healing with Malaiya Ilene www.healingwithmalaiyailene.com 469.777.9947 Malaiya Ilene Liwag specializes in Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress and Women's Issues.
Austin Pohevitz / Chapter and Page Counseling www.chapterandpagecounseling.com 602.767.7100 Austin Pohevitz specializes in Autism Spectrum Support, Counseling for Boys and Men with tailored approaches to uniquely address the challenges and aspirations faced by males in different life stages, and Personal Development: Setting and achieving efficient goals to pave the path of success.
Lauren Frandsen / The Well www.thewellmesa.com 480.780.2915 Lauren Frandsen specializes in Family Transitions, Relationships, Early childhood, Attachment, Trauma, Cross-cultural challenges such as living overseas or Refugees.
Andrew Hiemstra / Cactus Wren Family Therap www.cactuswrenfamilytherapy.com 480.644.1224 Andrew Hiemstra employs system-based marriage and family theories such as DBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. He offers a warm, nonjudgmental space where he can work with clients to tackle life's challenges.
Kelsey Kjellsen / Just Be Counseling Services www.justbecounselingservices.com 970.510.6911 Kelsey Kjellsen specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, Mindfulness, and Active Parenting Programs. She uses a mixed methods approach to tailor treatment specifically to the needs of each client.
Myra Hurtado / Healing Hearts Counseling www.healingheartsccaz.com 480.656.9174 Myra Hurtado specializes in trauma-informed care, EMDR, family therapy and more for children, teens, and adults.

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Psychologists for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

Psychologists support children and families through therapy, behavioral interventions, and testing. They may also collaborate with schools to help students access the right accommodations.

Greater Phoenix Psychologists:

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Maylin Griffith, PH.D / Arizona Pediatric Assessment Center www.azassessment.com 480.818.4149 Maylin Griffith, PH.D specializes in Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE), Autism Evaluations, ADHD Evaluations, Learning Differences/Dyslexia Evaluations, and Gifted Evaluations.
Dr. Justin Gardner / The Modern Psychologist www.themodernpsych.com 480.454.7860 Dr. Justin Gardner specializes in neuropsychological and psychological evaluation, psychotherapy, and consultation across the lifespan. His clinical work focuses on helping individuals better understand their cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, particularly in the areas of autism, ADHD, learning differences, giftedness, and executive functioning.

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Psychiatrists for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

Psychiatrists can prescribe and manage medication for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, or mood disorders. They often work alongside therapists and schools to provide comprehensive care.

Greater Phoenix Psychiatrists:

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Dr. Arielle Rubin, MD / The Rubin Center Psychiatry www.rubincenterpsychiatry.com 480.848.6139 Dr. Arielle Rubin specializes in psychiatric assessments and medication management for pediatric patients. An expert in psychiatric care for autistic individuals, she also lends her expertise to a spectrum of pediatric mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and co-existing neurological disorders.
Dr. Brigham Nicoll & Dr. Joshua Nead / The Grove Psychiatry www.thegrovepsychiatry.com 480.470.3442 Dr. Brigham Nicoll and Dr. Joshua Nead both specialize in integrative and trauma-informed psychiatric care for children (ages 4+) and adults. They blend evidence-based therapies with nutritional psychiatry and medication management.
Rachel Wybron / R & R Psychiatric Care www.rrwellness.org 480).530.5314 Rachel Wybron specializes in neurodiverse individuals and those overcoming trauma or complex medical conditions. As an adoptive parent, she also understands firsthand the unique dynamics of foster and blended families.
Erin Kloster / Unity Mental Health and Wellness www.unitymhw.org 480.934.0677 Erin Kloster specializes in serious long-term mental health illnesses and addictions but also those who want to address certain behaviors, emotions, and feelings. 

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Neuropsychologists for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

Neuropsychologists conduct detailed assessments that help identify learning differences, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental or emotional conditions. Their testing can guide school accommodations and therapeutic supports.

Greater Phoenix Neuropsychologists:

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Dr. Justin Gardner / The Modern Psychologist www.themodernpsych.com 480.454.7860 Dr. Justin Gardner specializes in neuropsychological and psychological evaluation, psychotherapy, and consultation across the lifespan. His clinical work focuses on helping individuals better understand their cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, particularly in the areas of autism, ADHD, learning differences, giftedness, and executive functioning.
Dr. John Mather / Arizona Neuropsychology Centers www.azneurocenters.com 480.297.4492 Dr. John Mather specializes in discerning learning differences, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia. Beyond these, his proficiency extends to areas like ADHD, Tic Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, as well as anxiety and mood disorders. 

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Mental Health Programs for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

Structured mental health programs can provide intensive therapy, skill building, and wraparound services for students who need more than outpatient support. These programs may offer day treatment, intensive outpatient, or residential levels of care.

Greater Phoenix Mental Health Programs

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Kim Mansueto / Rosewood Center for Eating Disorder Care www.montenido.com 888.228.1253 Rosewood Center for Eating Disorder Care provides residential eating disorder treatment for adolescents of all genders in a home-like setting. They offer individualized, outcome-backed treatment with a multi-disciplinary team for all eating disorder diagnoses including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, as well as co-occurring disorders.
Kindra Gipple / Hope Social www.hopesocial.org 480.272.4970 Hope Social is a teen and young adult wellness program built around skill-building, connection, and steady support. They specialize in coaching plus community, support plus skills, and encouragement plus accountability.
Michael Walker / TEAMS Coaching www.teamscoachingaz.com 602.389.8600 TEAMS Coaching focuses on the areas of transition, education, athletics, mindset, and social skills. They also provide consulting sessions for parents on dealing with struggling children, teens and young adults in any of the areas mentioned.
Brayden Younghusband / Mosaic Minds www.mmaz.com 480.485.0584 Mosaic Minds is a neurodivergent-affirming facility dedicated to supporting teens and their mental health through understanding, acceptance, and specialized care for ages 11-17.
Shawn Breeden / Forward Walking Coaching www.forwardwalking.org 480.841.9637 Forward Walking Coaching specializes in evidence-based neurofeedback, ADHD, and executive function coaching.

Dietitians for Children and Adolescents in Greater Phoenix

Nutrition can play a key role in attention, energy, and overall well-being. A dietitian specializing in children and adolescents can help families manage food sensitivities, address eating concerns, and support brain health for learning and focus.

Greater Phoenix Dietitians

Name Website Phone Areas of Expertise
Taylor Aasand / Taylor Aasand Nutrition www.tayloraasandnutrition.com 701.520.9189 Taylor Aasand specializes in working with clients who have pursued recovery before and need a more individualized, trauma informed approach. Taylor also specializes in Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Diabulimia, and Intuitive Eating.
Samantha Zubek / Anderson's Nutrition www.andersonsnutrition.com 602.770.7611 Samantha Zubek specializes in women’s health, specifically with issues pertaining to pregnancy. Her expertise includes a wide range of concerns, including diabetes, disordered eating, and eating disorders.
Cali Dumas / Healthy Futures www.healthyfuturesaz.com 480.451.8500 Cali Dumas is experienced in conducting individual, family, and group therapy as well as psychological assessments and has worked in outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential settings for the treatment of eating disorders in adolescence and adulthood.

Families in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area of Arizona, including in Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Pinnacle Peak, have access to a wide range of professionals who support students with learning differences. From neuropsychologists to therapists, these resources can help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Fusion, we stay closely connected with trusted clinicians, providers, and professionals in our local community. Every family’s needs are unique, so we encourage you to explore these resources and determine the best fit for your child.

If you’re exploring school options for your child, consider Fusion Academy as a local partner in your child’s journey. We have campuses in Scottsdale, Gilbert, and Pinnacle Peak. Fusion specializes in personalized 1-to-1 education that integrates academic, social, and emotional support – designed to meet students exactly where they are.

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