Meet the Team
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Is a clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology
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B.S. in psychology from UNC Charlotte
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M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Radford University
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Licensed Psychological Associate in the state of North Carolina
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Over 25 years' experience in the school and private settings
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Extensive experience providing evaluation services to children, adolescents and young adults with attention, behavioral, emotional, and academic difficulties
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Trained and experienced in Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessments
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Experienced in the assessment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Carol Winesette, M.A., LPA
Licensed Psychological Associate, Owner


Mia Raulli
Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Licensed Psychological Associate
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B.A. in Psychology & Minor in Creative Writing from Allegheny College
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M.A. in School Psychology from SUNY Buffalo
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Licensed Psychological Associate and School Psychologist in the state of North Carolina and New York
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Over ten years of experience working in the school setting
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Experience with both school-based and in-home behavioral interventions
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Expertise in providing evaluation services to children with academic, attention, behavioral and emotional difficulties, including evaluations for autism spectrum disorder
Kelly Adamchick, MA, AC, CAS, LPA-HSP
Licensed School Psychologist & School Counselor
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B.A. in Psychology from Canisius College
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M.A. in School Psychology and Specialist degrees in School Psychology and School Counseling from SUNY Buffalo
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Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), school psychologist, and school counselor in the state of North Carolina
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Over twenty years of experience in school and clinical settings serving birth-age 21
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Provides evaluation services for children and adolescents experiencing learning, attention, emotional, and behavioral difficulties
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State trainer for Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessments (TPBA-2)
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Expertise in autism spectrum disorder and giftedness


Alison Parella
Licensed Psychologist
MA, LPA, RYT-200
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B.A. from Wake Forest University, double-major in Elementary Education and Psychology (2000)
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M.A. from University of North Carolina in Charlotte, Clinical Psychology (2013)
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NC Psychology Board License, LPA (2015)
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Psychologist working with children and adults in multiple settings -- community mental health center, private group practice, and now as an independent provider & owner of AP Integrative Therapy, PLLC.
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NC Board of Education Teaching License, K-6th (2000)
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Elementary School Teacher for 7 years in Charlotte, NC
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Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT-200 (2007)
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Yoga Teacher in both public and private settings for over 10 years in San Deigo, CA and Charlotte, NC.
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Alison combines her unique work history and professional experiences to better the lives of children and their families, offering evaluation and therapy services catered to the needs of each child.
Rebecca Taylor, M.A., LPA
Licensed Psychological Associate
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Clinical psychologist with a B.A. from UNC Greensboro and a M.A. from Western Carolina University
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Clinical Internships with Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital in Asheville, NC and Blue Ridge Mental Health in Asheville, NC
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Licensed Psychological Associate in the state of North Carolina
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Over 35 years’ experience in the school and private settings
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Extensive experience providing evaluation services to children, adolescents and adults experiencing attention, behavioral, emotional, social and academic difficulties
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Experienced in the assessment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Experienced in the assessment of adults with disabilities, dementia, traumatic brain injury, and mental illness


Lisa Litchfield, M.A.
School Psychologist
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B.A. in Psychology, minor in Sociology from Washington & Jefferson College
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M.A. in School Psychology from Western Carolina University
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Level II Licensed School Psychologist
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Eleven years’ experience in the school setting
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Experience providing evaluation services to children, adolescents and young adults with academic, attention, behavioral and emotional difficulties
Dawne Foster
Educational Diagnostician
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B.A. East Carolina University
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M.A. East Carolina University Reading Education
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Over 20 years experience in education
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Experienced in MTSS implementation
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Experience in working with and writing and implementing accommodations for students with special needs
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Multiple Teacher of the Year Winner CMS and UCPS Schools


Melissa Simons
Educational Consultant
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B.A. UNC-Charlotte
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Certified Reading Specialist
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Over 18 years experience in education
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Experience teaching preschool through 6th grade
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Experience in MTSS implementation and working with children with special needs; writing and implementing accommodations
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Multiple Teacher of the Year Winner CMS and UCPS Schools
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BREAK THE MOLD Winner CMS Schools