Child Psychologist
Dr. Tarbox
Working with us to provide psychological services here on site at Northpoint Pediatrics is Dr. Jenny Tarbox. Dr. Tarbox works in collaboration with Meridian Psychological Associates as part of the Pediatric Consultation Team.
Psychological Assessment Services
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger’s Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities/Dyslexia
- Neurodevelopmental Screenings
- Brain Injury
- Mood disorders (e.g., childhood depression, bipolar disorder, etc.)
- Anxiety Disorders (e.g., separation anxiety, school anxiety, specific phobias, etc.)
- Sleep Disorders
- Assessment of Risk
Psychological Consultation Services
- Parent Consultations
- Behavior Management Training
- Improvement of Medical
- Treatment Compliance
-
Review Psychoeducational Reports and IEPs
Therapeutic Services
- Mood & Anxiety Disorders
- Divorce Adjustment
- Eating Disorders
- Self-Injurious Behaviors
- Psychosomatic Complaints
- Elimination Disorders
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Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Parent Seminars
Behavior Management - Workshop Goals:
- Increase understanding of behavior problems and behavior disorders
- Improve ability to implement age-appropriate structure and expectations, as well as promote healthy and fun parent-child relationships
- Provide parents/caregivers with effective, research-based behavior management strategies and techniques
- Develop the ability to advocate for children’s needs at school
- Enhance confidence in the ability to manage behavior in a variety of settings
Early Brain Development - Workshop Goals:
- Provide parents and caregivers with an understanding of early brain development
- Teach activities that promote healthy brain development in children
- Discuss the latest neuroscience findings on infant brain development in parent-friendly language
- Develop parents’ knowledge regarding how everyday experiences impact brain development
How Can Child Psychology help my family?
Children face many challenges as they grow and navigate today’s complex world. Just as adults may need psychological help to cope with and effectively manage life stressors, children can often benefit from seeing a psychologist as well. When parents, medical providers, or teachers notice that children aren’t functioning as well as they could, a referral to a psychologist may be helpful. A psychologist can help children cope with such problems as anxiety and depression, hyperactivity, conflicts with peers, trauma and loss, and stressful events like divorce.
