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Hi, I’m Abby! I’m a licensed school psychologist based in Florida, and I work with K-12 students. I received my M.S. degree with a specialization in school psychology in 2014, and my certificate of advanced graduate studies, specialist degree, in 2016, from Capella University, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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I spent three years at Berlin Brandenburg International School, in Berlin, Germany providing one-on-one learning and behavior support to students. Upon returning to the United States in 2015, I worked as a school psychologist for Lake County Public Schools in Central Florida. Two years later, I transferred to a school in Seminole County.

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I have extensive experience in psychoeducational evaluations (cognitive, academic, social/emotional, behavior and autism), and have launched many initiatives that focus on social emotional learning (SEL). In 2019, I created a “mindful moment room” at my elementary school, which gives students the ability to learn and apply self-regulating strategies for positive behavior control. By the end of the school year, detentions and behavior referrals had decreased by 30 percent. I also run several SEL groups for elementary and middle school students, and collaborate with teachers to conduct functional behavior assessments and create behavior intervention plans.

Hello, I’m Abby! I am a school psychologist from Orlando, Florida. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology and my Educational Specialist’s (Ed.S) degree in School Psychology from the University of Central Florida. I am also a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

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I worked in Seminole County, Florida for five years, serving students of varying abilities in pre-kindergarten through high school. In my third year as a school psychologist, I worked on the Behavior and Curriculum Support Team, where I served over thirty schools to support students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, develop behavior intervention plans, and help improve students’ academic, social, and emotional skills. In 2022, I became a trainer for a national crisis intervention program called UKERU, which offers trauma-informed alternatives to restraint when a child is in crisis. I also helped develop an Intervention Support Team within Seminole County to train teachers, administrators, social workers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and behavior specialists on trauma-informed practices in the classroom. More recently, I have joined Hartmann and Hannan Center for Psychoeducational and Behavioral Services, where I conduct psychoeducational evaluations, consult with parents and families, implement behavior management plans, and conduct Social Emotional Learning (SEL) groups.

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Because I have worked in a multitude of settings, including hospitals, group homes, public schools, as well as private practice, I have served individuals of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, ability levels, and socioeconomic status.

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I specialize in: psychoeducational evaluations, behavior intervention development and training, social emotional learning, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

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I am from the United States and I speak English.

Hi, I am Albulena! I am a psychologist specializing in neuro-developmental diversity (ASD, ADHD, Learning difficulties, and more) and a behavior analyst in training. I support people in their neurological development, to help and provide guidance to their entourage. According to my patients' needs, my work can target many aspects, like communication, problematic behaviors, emotions, social skills, and independence. I also provide psychological and behavioral assessments.

My focus is my patient's well being. I take into account my patient's potential and difficulties, to elaborate the best intervention program, with the family and other involved people around the patient.

Originally from Kosovo, I moved to France for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Health Psychology and Autism and Related Disorders, and ended up living there for 13 years. For 8 years, I have been part of pluridisciplinary teams that assisted children and young adults with autism in an association created by parents.

Feeling adventurous, I recently moved to Hamburg and am very excited about the new opportunities and challenges awaiting me here.

I speak Albanian, French, English, and am in the process of learning German.

Greetings! I'm Amber, a passionate school psychologist currently residing in Germany but originally from the United States. I hold a B.S. in psychology and political science from Westminster College in the United States and a Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Northern Colorado in the United States.

In the US, I worked as a school psychologist conducting psychoeducational assessments, functional behavior assessments, and providing training for school staff and parents on various topics. I am dedicated to staying current with the latest research and best practices in school psychology.

My areas of expertise include psychoeducational assessments for specific learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactive disorder, multi-tiered systems of support, behavior/social-emotional interventions, consultation, and workshops for school staff and parents. I am dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can thrive, whether navigating the complexities of learning disabilities, fostering emotional intelligence, or promoting positive mental health.

I am fluent in English. I am proficient in Spanish and learning German. I am here to support students, parents, and staff in any way. By working closely with educators, parents, and other stakeholders, I aim to contribute to a community that prioritizes the overall well-being of each student.

Hi! I’m Andrée Claude, but you can call me AC. I’m a psychologist from Canada with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Concordia University and a master’s degree in Psychology (with an emphasis in counseling) from Webster University.

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I am passionate about creating a positive, safe, and supportive environment for young minds to help them see challenges as opportunities. My compassionate, non-judgmental, and solution-focused approach guides my work as a counselor, mental skills coach, and academic coach.

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I value collaboration with students, parents, and teachers. I have experience enhancing students’ learning efficiency through time management, organizational skills, stress management, focus strategies, and confidence-building. I have also conducted psycho-educational and clinical assessments with children and teenagers. Working with youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds has helped me adapt, communicate effectively, and facilitate positive change as a counselor, coach, educator, and mentor.

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My specialties include counseling, mental skills coaching, sports mental performance, stress management, time management, organization, motivation, confidence-building, focus and concentration, imagery, self-talk, and mindfulness.

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I am Canadian and speak English, French, and intermediate German.

Hi! I’m Anisa!

I am a learning support specialist with over 20 years experience teaching children in international schools. I studied for many years in the UK, where I pursued a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Nottingham, before I decided to follow my calling to teach. I then did a PGCE - Postgraduate in Teaching – before I started working in international primary schools in Kenya. I worked for many years as a class teacher before I decided to specialise in Special Education Needs, and my most recent job was as the Special Needs Coordinator in the school I worked at.

I love working with children and their families to support them in being the best that they can be, and teaching in international schools has allowed me to work with wonderful children from so many different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. My approach is holistic, creative and above all compassionate. I strongly believe in embracing learning differences and empowering children to value their superpower and use it to their advantage. Through individualised and structured teaching, children will learn the tools needed to progress both in the classroom and the wider world.

I work collaboratively with schools and parents to work towards meeting IEP targets. As both a classroom teacher and a learning support specialist, I have extensive experience teaching children from 5-10 years with maths, reading, spelling and writing. I am also passionate about creative writing and love inspiring children from 5-13 years to explore using their imagination. I have spent the last 10 years teaching children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and behavioural needs as well as children for whom English is a second language. I am hugely passionate about incorporating mindfulness techniques in my teaching to create both awareness and belief in self as well as develop a growth mindset.

I am a fifth generation Kenyan of Indian origin currently living in Nairobi, Kenya, and I am fluent in English and speak conversational Gujarati and Swahili.

Hi, I’m Chelsea! I’m a school psychologist. I enjoy the opportunity to connect with students and families from all over the world.

I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Wesleyan University, where I worked as a research assistant and coordinator in a leading cognitive development research lab. During my time at university, I also became very interested in social justice and equity in our educational systems, which continues to drive my passion for this work today.

After moving to California, I earned an M.S. in Counseling and School Psychology credential from California State University, East Bay. I served as a psychologist in large urban school districts throughout the Bay Area for many years. While those settings were extremely diverse and I worked with students from dozens of various cultures, I went on to gain experience by working abroad. I combined my love of global exploration with my career ambitions and served as a school counselor providing social-emotional and behavior support to primary students at an international school in Munich.

I specialize in psychoeducational evaluations, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and early childhood development.

I’m American and I speak English.

Hello, I’m Claire! I am a school psychologist from the United States, specifically Texas. I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology and my Specialist’s degree in School Psychology (SSP) from Abilene Christian University.

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I then worked in a large suburban district outside of Houston, Klein Independent School District, for three years. My experience was primarily in middle school, but I worked with students from early childhood to high school. Being employed by a large school district allowed me to gain experience working with children and families from a variety of socioeconomic, racial, and linguistic backgrounds. I have worked primarily with children with emotional, social, and/or behavioral needs.

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I specialize in psychoeducational and psychological evaluations, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), emotional regulation difficulties, school behavioral interventions, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

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I am from the United States and I speak English.

Hi, I’m Curt! I’m a licensed psychotherapist and family therapist with a B.A in History from Amherst College and a Diploma in Psychology from the Freie Universität Berlin. I trained in Family Therapy at the Berliner Institut für Familientherapie and have more than 35 years experience working with children, adolescents, and their parents on behavioral and family-related issues, learning disabilities, mental health, and mental illness.

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For the past four years, I was department chairman of psychotherapy and long-term intensive therapy at the Median Kinder und Jugendklinik in Beelitz-Heilstätten, Germany. While there, I supervised professional teams and worked directly with adolescents, treating a wide spectrum of issues including eating disorders, social phobia, emotional disorders, school refusal, self-harm, suicidality, and gaming and media addiction.

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I have decades of experience working in and networking with social, psychiatric and health agencies and institutions in Germany. I am highly committed to assisting children, adolescents, and their families in discovering their own resources and potential as well as the potential of their immediate and extended social environments. With an eclectic approach to counseling and therapy primarily based on systemic methods with relevant aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy and depth psychology, I specialize in family therapy, organizational development, anxiety, self-harm and suicidality, crisis support, stress and depression.

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I am German-American and I speak English and German.

Hey, I’m Dayna-Lee!

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I’m an experienced educator and coach based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Born in Jamaica and raised in Germany, my journey in education has taken me across several countries and cultures. I studied Education Science (B.A.), majoring in social care work and inclusive education, and completed my M.A. with a focus on adult education and counseling in diverse societies. I also bring expertise as a certified nutrition educator, integrating health coaching into my work to support holistic well-being. When I’m not at Linden I advise researchers on Education Grants and coach young adults on career skills.

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I’m passionate about facilitating inclusive and critical education in multicultural settings. I’ve gained extensive experience as a social care worker in Austria, supporting individuals and families in navigating complex life challenges. I’ve also initiated several educational empowerment focused projects for children and marginalized young adults within the non-profit organization I chair in Vienna.

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I value lifelong learning, inclusive pedagogy, and addressing social inequalities in education. In other words: I empower people to reach their full potential by addressing (systemic) challenges they face from a holistic perspective and offering support and strategies to overcome them. I also strive to teach teens and young adults self-accountability, to confidently navigate their lives while learning to ask for help and receive support on challenging journeys. My approach provides community, honesty and empathy.

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I am Bilingual (English and German), speak Dutch and a little Spanish. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, reading, cooking, baking and hiking.

Hi, I’m Denise! I am a certified school psychologist and counselor. I have a M.A. from California State University, Northridge in educational psychology and a M.S. from Lesley University in clinical mental health, specialization in dance and movement therapy (expressive arts). For the past 17 years I’ve had the pleasure of working with all grade levels completing educational-psychological assessments, guiding therapeutic sessions, and leading workshops. Since 2009 I’ve enjoyed a career in international schools including Serbia, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Thailand.

Over the years, I have worked with students who have a wide range of difficulties and/or diagnosis including learning disabilities, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, attachment disorders, bipolar disorder, self-injurious behaviors (SIB), and PTSD. Working internationally has also given me a significant amount of experience with the transition process for students, families, and staff. Early in my career I relied heavily on behavioral techniques, however, over the last 7 years I often integrate mindfulness, creativity (movement, art, drama), and body-centered approaches into therapeutic sessions. I often bring a bit of laughter/playfulness into my assessment/therapeutic sessions and hope that clients see our time as a balance of focused reflection on goals and fun.

I specialize in ed-psych assessments (including FBA), dance and movement therapy (expressive arts), mindfulness, therapeutic groups, parental/family support, and school consultation regarding student interventions, staff wellness and student support policy/structure.

I am from the United States and I speak English.

Hi, I‘m Dino! I'm a registered psychologist (BPS) holding a B.A. with Honors in Psychology from Dublin City University and a M.Sc. in Psychology, specializing in Health Psychology from Ulster University, UK. I have training in solution-focused therapy (Iska Berlin) and I am currently in psychotherapy training at the European Institute for Reality Therapy.

I have more than 7 years of clinical, counseling and teaching/educational experience. My approach is primarily encouraging and supportive – addressing behavior change and psychological wellbeing, followed by solution-focused therapy, biopsychosocial elements and systemic counseling. The practice that I offer is safe, non-judgmental, diverse, and inclusive. I'm LGBTQIA+ welcoming!

I previously worked at an International School in Berlin as an Integration and Wellbeing Specialist where I gained in-depth knowledge about neurodiversity, cognitive, social and emotional lifespan development. My focus was psychosocial support with an empowering approach to students with additional behavioral, sensory and socio-emotional needs. I was also one of the lead creators for getting the title of Schule der Vielfalt/School for Diversity at our school and one of the lead creators for transgender, non-binary and intersex school policy.

I work with young children, parents and young adults and I specialize in: Acute Illness Counseling, Trauma, Eating disorders, Family issues, Gender Dysphoria, Transgender transition, Substance Abuse, Sexual Health, Phobias, LGBTQIA+, Parent consultations and Divorce-Related Stress.

I’m from Croatia and I speak English, Croatian, Bosnian and Serbian.