About
I am have extensive professional experience in working with children and families. I have worked in NY and CT schools and have expertise in the identification of Learning and Emotional and Developmental Disabilities. I work to find practical solutions with state of the art behavioral and cognitive solutions with you and your child.
I strive to provide high quality practical psychological and educational solutions. I am mindfully dedicated to learning, to training as a professional psychologist.
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At Shoreline Child & Family Psychology we know that finding the right psychologist and therapy are key to creating successful solutions. That’s why we offer an initial consultations to walk you through your needs and goals and find the keys that work for you and your child/adolescent
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Dr. Cindy Scope
My work in getting to know and understand the uniqueness and strengths of your child/adolescent and his or her particular needs allows me to help you and those teaching or caring for them in a variety of settings.
Philosophy of Care and Treatment
My philosophy is based in wellness approach in which I see all children as having strengths and skills that can be improved and uncovered and learned to develop better coping with their individual needs and connections with family, school and social community. I believe in mind and body approaches to assist you and your child dealing with the stress of challenging behavior and developmental conditions.
Other thoughts
- I strive to be a positive and objective support in a providing data driven advice and insight as a clinician.
- I strive to incorporate healthy habits and practical short-term counseling approaches to improve the situation.
- I strive to identify key priorities with you and your child/adolescent and to find practical solutions as efficiently as possible so that you and your child can be your own best advocates.
- My advice will be clear, direct and detailed – and will include all the ways you might consider approaching the issue, including other resources.
- While Medication may be an additive support and necessary at times, I do not prescribe this. I can assist in helping you find an appropriate medical provider or monitor medication impact and the side effects.
Credentials
- Professional Psychologist, Licensed CT #3356
- School Psychologist, Nationally Certified, CT and NY
- Ph.D. University of Connecticut
- M.S. St. John's University
- BCBA coursework completed St. Joseph’s College
- B.A. University of Denver
Activities & Affiliations
• American Psychological Association
• National Association of School Psychologists