About Mind by Design

Empowering Children & Families Through
Specialized Assessments & Support Services

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We Started Mind by Design to Help

We know how important it is for your children to feel successful. We provide assessment and intervention services in an approachable way that reduces worry and inspires growth so the children and families in our community with unique needs thrive.

We’re a team of educational psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and education specialists licensed in California whose training and experience began in schools. We bring this unique perspective to our professional private practice and provide psychoeducational and school neuropsychological assessments to uncover your child’s strengths and areas for growth in school and life. 

Our team’s background in education is utilized to provide the best support possible and make the most significant impact on children and families.

We provide clinical diagnoses when appropriate that support the need for accommodations and support services as necessary. We strive to connect students and families to the most efficient and effective path forward.

What Sets Our Team Apart?

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Our Reports Are Written For Parents & Educators

Many parents are seeking accommodations from their child’s school. We look at your child’s learning profile from the perspective of educators and interventionists so they get information they can use effectively to help your child thrive.

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We’ve Worked With Children Like Yours

We’ve helped children from preschool age through post-secondary and across the spectrum of learning differences. We can help your child succeed, too.

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We Guide You to Individualized Support Services

We’ve built connections with professionals across our community so we can strategically recommend the very best services and interventions to get your child the targeted help as quickly as possible.

Mind by Design Team Members

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    Jana Parker

    CEO & Founder

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    Christina Reilly

    Licensed Educational Psychologist

    Meet Christina
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    Catie Palumbo

    Speech & Language Pathologist

    Meet Catie
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    Maddy Reader

    Academic Support Specialist

    Meet Maddy
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    Jen Spiteri

    Education Support Specialist

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    Bethanie Sheaffer

    Lead Licensed Educational Psychologist

    Meet Bethanie
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    Dr. Alexa Padilla, Ph.D.

    Registered Psychological Associate,

    Meet Dr. Padilla
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    Dr. Melissa Sorci, Ph.D.

    Clinical Psychologist

    Meet Melissa
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    Kendra Holmes

    Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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    Laura McCormick

    Literacy Specialist

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    Barbara Davidson

    Licensed Educational Psychologist

    Meet Barbara
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    Dr. Mandeep Kapur, MD

    General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

    Meet Mandeep
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    Erin Cunning

    Licensed Educational Psychologist

    Meet Erin
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    Kevin Scofield

    Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

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    Tiffany Lambac

    Meet Tiffany! As our Administrative Support Lead, she works behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly for our clinicians, our team, and the families we serve. Her qualifications include a degree in Psychology, a decade of helping people, expert-level organizing, and a deep belief that kindness is never wasted.

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    Joan Jerusalem

    Meet Joan! As our Administrative Support Specialist, she helps things run smoothly behind the scenes by coordinating appointments, answering questions, and guiding families through the evaluation process. Her qualifications include a heart for children, a growing love of gardening, and the belief that the best support comes from kindness, reliability, and always being ready to lend a helping hand.

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    Milton

    Meet Milton! His role as the Resident Mood Booster is all about enhancing the paw-sitive vibes at our practice. His qualifications include expert-level cuddles, joyful barks, and ensuring everyone leaves with a smile.

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Get in Touch

Let us know how we can help. You’re welcome to fill out a form or give us a call or text at 669-282-2510.

If you’d like to schedule a call with one of our team members, please fill out the form. You’ll then receive a link to our calendar.