Dr. Senefeld specializes in psychological assessment and intervention. She does psychological testing evaluations that identify specific learning disorders, strengths, and weaknesses. She also performs early childhood development evaluations which test developmental milestones of the brain for children under 6 years of age. Well respected by educators, these tests and their outcome and recommendations can make all the difference to both children and their parents. Dr. Senefeld often tests and provides results before other providers can schedule a test. Insights from these tests often change the course of a child’s life, ensuring the appropriate resources, education, and support are available for them to live their best lives. Dr. Senefeld also performs comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults. Dr. Senefeld welcomes working with gifted and talented populations for both testing and treatment. She enjoys working with twice exceptional populations and is well versed in working with schools on addressing twice exceptional needs.
For those of all ages, Dr. Senefeld offers CogMed coaching. Cogmed Working Memory Training is an evidence-based program for helping children, adolescents, and adults sustainably improve attention by training their working memory. Computer-based training, using a Mac or PC includes five weeks of training – 25 training sessions of 30-40 minutes each – and weekly coach calls with Dr. Senefeld.
Dr. Senefeld also provides psychological intervention, using a cognitive behavioral approach. She is trained in trauma-informed therapy for both adults and children. She welcomes adult clients from the helping professions, specifically those working in healthcare, education, and first responders. Dr. Senefeld is a Credentialed National Health Register Service Psychologist.