Shiro Torquato

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Shiro TorquatoIs your child struggling in school, anxious, can't focus or seems depressed? Dr. Shiro Torquato specializes in PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS and EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS for children and teens. If your child is getting poor grades, having difficulty paying attention, or can't make friends, a psychological assessment could reveal the source of these issues. The results of this assessment will suggest interventions to help your child be happier and more successful. Dr. Torquato performs a comprehensive evaluation of your child's learning, cognitive abilities, social/emotional functioning and behavior to determine the core problems and make recommendations to help your child succeed at home and school.

She also guides parents through the SPECIAL EDUCATION process and attends Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings. Moreover, Dr. Torquato enjoys working collaboratively with school psychologists, teachers and administrators, in order to assist parents in ADVOCATING effectively for their children.

Finally, Dr. Torquato has a strong background in developmental disabilities and APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA). So, she is able to assess and diagnose children with neuro-developmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and learning disabilities (Dyslexia).

Profile
Gender: Female
License: License State: California, License No.: PSY14840
Education:

Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology
Auburn University
1995

M.A.
Clinical Psychology
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
1992

M.A.
Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis track)
University of the Pacific
1988

B.A
Psychology
University of Southern California
1986

Affiliations:

American Psychological Association
www.apa.org

Experience years: 22 Years
Languages Spoken: English
Business Name: Dr. Shiro Torquato
Accepting New Patients via Telehealth: Yes
Accepted Insurance:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield (HMO)

Hours:
Mon. 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tue. Closed
Wed. 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Thu. 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Fri. Closed
Sat. Closed
Sun. Closed
Specialties
Age Group Specialization: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults
Issues and Disorders:

ADHD, Anxiety/Panic Disorders, Autism/PDD, Behavioral Problems, Depression, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Parenting Issues

Treatment Methods:

Behavioral, Cognitive/Behavioral, Psycho-Educational, Psychological Testing and Evaluation

Cultural Specialization:

Religion - Christianity

Contact Information
Address:
3695 Alamo St, Simi Valley, California 93063

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