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Gold-standard psychological care for children, adolescents, and young adults

Julie FitzGerald, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with a doctorate from Pennsylvania State University (2007). With nearly two decades of experience providing therapy, coaching, and diagnostic evaluations in educational and private practice settings, she has helped clients and families navigate challenges with greater clarity and caring support.

Areas of specialty include comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for children, adolescents and young adults who struggle with:

  • Autism spectrum disorder

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)

  • Post-concussion, traumatic or acquired brain injury

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Chronic or serious medical illness (e.g., childhood cancer)

  • Tourette's/tic disorders

  • Intellectual disability

  • Giftedness

Dr. FitzGerald has worked extensively within public and private schools supporting students with learning differences in regular and special education classrooms and college/university settings. She has expertise in helping families make informed decisions about educational placements and how to design a learning environment where their child can experience success and thrive as a student.

One of Dr. FitzGerald’s professional passions is supporting individuals and families who are seeking new tools and support as they navigate a challenging diagnosis or major life transition, such as high school, college, independent adult life, or to walk alongside parents raising a child with unique challenges. As a certified brain injury specialist (CBIS) for 15 years, she is skilled in helping youth who experience acquired or traumatic brain injuries recover and return to life and learning.

While she draws upon a range of therapeutic modalities and techniques to provide the most effective treatment for each client, the core of Dr. FitzGerald’s practice is founded on active listening, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques), mindfulness, executive function coaching, and an integrated approach to wellbeing through caring for the mind, body, and by connecting to something greater than oneself.

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Helping families understand why their child is struggling - and providing a clear roadmap for what to do next.