Helping Every Child Be Understood, and Thrive as Themselves.
Brain Waves Educational Psychology is an educational psychology practice based in Pacifica, California, serving children and families throughout San Mateo County and the greater Bay Area.
We offer comprehensive, neurodiversity affirming psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations, therapy, social skills groups, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Our services are grounded in a deep understanding of how each child's unique and brilliant mind works, helping us recognize their strengths, understand their needs, and support their growth.
“Every child deserves to be understood, accepted, and celebrated.”
Accessibility & Accommodations
We want every family to feel welcome, both on our website and in our office. If anything on this site is hard to use, or if you or your child need accommodations for a visit, such as sensory adjustments, extra time, a quieter waiting experience, or written instead of phone communication, please contact us at admin@brainwavespsych.com or (650) 549-5015. We're always working to make our practice more accessible.
Supporting every part of a child's world
We work with children, adolescents, and young adults, and the families, schools, and professionals who surround them with care.
Preschool Children
Early insights for ages 2 and up, when timely understanding shapes a lifetime of learning.
School-Age Children
Uncovering how your child learns best and unlocking the right classroom support.
Teenagers & Adolescents
Support through the complex teen years, academically, socially, and emotionally.
Young Adults
Help navigating the transition to college or the workforce, with support for independence, executive functioning, and self-advocacy.
Parents & Caregivers
Guidance, consultation, and reflective support for the whole family system.
Schools
Collaboration, IEP consultation, and inclusive practices that honor neurodiversity.
Educators
Professional development and practical strategies for the classroom.
Healthcare Providers
A trusted referral partner for pediatricians and clinicians across the Bay Area.
A practice built on trust and understanding
We believe that every child deserves to be understood, accepted, and celebrated. Our approach blends evidence-based rigor with the warmth of a boutique child development practice, reducing anxiety and guiding families toward confident next steps.
Ages 2+
Through early adulthood
Free
15-minute consultation
Comprehensive Evaluations
Cognitive, academic, and socio-emotional assessment that reveals the full picture of how your child learns.
Neurodiversity-Affirming
We view neurological differences as natural variations, honoring each child's unique way of experiencing the world.
Strengths-Based
We lead with what your child does well, using their strengths as the foundation for growth and support.
Individualized Recommendations
Practical, tailored next steps for home and school, never one-size-fits-all.
Collaborative Care
We partner with parents, teachers, and schools to ensure support follows your child everywhere.
Clear Communication
Jargon-free reports and feedback meetings that leave you informed and empowered.
Accessible Care
Superbills provided for insurance reimbursement, with transparent fees shared up front.
Your Language, Your Way
We follow each family's and individual's preferred language, whether that's 'autistic person' or 'person with autism.' Identity is personal, and we honor it.
Find the Right Evaluation for Your Child
You don't have to sort this out on your own. A free 15-minute consultation is a warm, unhurried conversation about what you're noticing at home or school, and what might genuinely help.
Prefer to talk by phone? (650) 549-5015
Educational psychologist in Pacifica, CA
Brain Waves Educational Psychology is a Bay Area practice offering child psychological assessments, psychoeducational testing, and neurodiversity-affirming therapy from our office at 200 San Marlo Way in Pacifica, California.
Families come to us for ADHD testing for children, autism assessments for children, learning disability testing for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, and child neuropsychological assessments when a standard evaluation hasn't fully explained what's happening. We also complete Independent Educational Evaluations and provide gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) IQ testing for Bay Area families.
We serve families throughout San Mateo County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, the East Bay (Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, and San Ramon), and San Jose, with parent coaching, speech and language services, and social skills groups available alongside evaluations.
Where we work with families
In-person evaluations at our Pacifica office, with virtual feedback meetings and consultations available across California.
Areas we serve
- Pacifica
- Daly City
- South San Francisco
- San Bruno
- Millbrae
- Burlingame
- San Mateo
- Foster City
- Belmont
- San Carlos
- Redwood City
- Half Moon Bay
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Fremont
- San Ramon
- San Jose
Not sure whether we're the right fit? A free 15-minute call is the fastest way to find out.
We're here to listen
We look forward to hearing more about your child and how we can help them thrive. Reach out, or request a complimentary consultation below.