Announcing child psychology services at Edgar Psychological
We are happy to announce that Edgar Psychological is now able to offer child psychology services to your patients
Lyndsey Pearson, M.Ed., is a Registered Psychologist who has joined our team. She is passionate about working with children and parents to create strong, resilient families. She has a special interest in conducting psycho-educational assessments and has extensive experience supporting children diagnosed with a variety of disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD). Lyndsey emphasizes parent skill building, teaching emotional awareness and regulation, and social skill development. She uses a combination of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy supported by observation and data collection to achieve optimal outcomes.
What kinds of concerns can Lyndsey help with?
Diagnoses
Psycho-educational assessment and diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
Social Communication Disorders
Mood Disorders
Conduct Disorder (CD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Attachment Disorders
Family Concerns
Parenting and communication skills
Transitions like divorce or the death of a loved one
Disagreements and power struggles
Behavioral Concerns
Tantrums
Aggression towards peers and adults
Chronic disregard for authority
Impulsivity
Difficulties with attention and concentration
Bullying
Stealing and lying
Developmental regression
Emotional Concerns
Persistent feelings of sadness, anger, stress and worry
Low self-esteem
Separation anxiety
Difficulty making friends / developing social skills