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Summit Center

Information updated on Thursday, March 30th 2023, 12:50
How to Contact the Provider
Contact email
[email protected]
Address
700 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
Phone
925-939-7500
County
Contra Costa
Web
http://summitcenter.us/
Services
Assessments and Diagnosis
Educational Therapist or Consultant
Support / Self Help Groups
Therapists: Individual Counseling
Therapists: Marriage and Family Counseling

“Helping Children, Teens, Adults, and Families Realize Their Potential”

Is My Child Gifted and/or Twice-Exceptional (2E)? You might notice that your child has advanced vocabulary, verbal expression, or an excellent memory. Your child might have heightened emotional depth and sensitivity. They may demonstrate early or unusual mathematics ability. It is common for gifted children to be “too old and too young” at the same time. While a child is advanced in certain area, they lag behind in other types of social and emotional behavior. This is known as asynchronous development. In addition, many gifted children struggle with anxiety, attention problems, dyslexia, Asperger’s disorder, and more. These kids are called “twice-exceptional” or “2e.”

Services – Assessment | Consultation | Treatment

Evaluations and Assessments

Psychotherapy We offer individual, family, and group psychotherapy which utilizes a strength-based approach to problem-solving and optimizing growth potential. Our approach synthesizes elements from positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and existential frameworks.

Educational Therapy

Parent Discussion Groups

Parent Education

Gifted Adults

Consulting for Parents

Organizing

Summit Center’s team of professionals offers a wide array of expertise to help children, teens, adults, or families deal with these issues:

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Asynchronous development
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Dyslexia
  • Executive-functioning issues

Our talented and experienced doctors, evaluators, and other service providers work out of our offices in Northern California (Walnut Creek) and Southern California (Torrance).

Daniel B. Peters, Ph.D.

Executive Director Co-Founder

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 16823

Michelle L. Freeman, Psy.D.

Associate Director
Director of Assessment

Neuropsychologist, PSY 23888

Gabriela Bronson-Castain, Psy.D.

Director of Training

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 23904

Susan Daniels, Ph.D.

Co-Founder

Professor Emerita

 

Evaluations
Katherine EngKatherine Eng, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 21108

Research Coordinator

Supervising Psychologist

Walnut Creek

 

Lisa L. Hancock, Ph.D., MBA

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

CA – PSY 31333 / NV – PY1035

Certified Autism Specialist / PDA certified (pathological demand avoidance)

Torrance

 

Courtney Hansen, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist/

Neuropsychologist

PSY 33837

Walnut Creek

 

Amy Parlin FeldmanAmy Parlin Feldman, M.Ed.

Licensed Educational Psychologist

LEP #3900

Evaluator

Walnut Creek

 

Jeannie M. Lopez, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist/

Neuropsychologist,

PSY 18357

Walnut Creek

 

Lisa Nakamura, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY24188

Walnut Creek

 

Jenna Ouye, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY26489

Walnut Creek

 

Rupa Robbins, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 31111

Group Therapy Coordinator

Walnut Creek

 

Lisa White, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 26400

Supervising Psychologist

Walnut Creek

 

Brennan Whitley, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY31143

Walnut Creek

 

Counseling & Consultations
Kathleen D. Crombie, M.A.,M.Ed.

Parent Consultant

SENG Parent Group Facilitator and Trainer

Walnut Creek

 

Mona Mardini, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, PSY31477

Walnut Creek

 

Ginny Ritchey, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist, PSY 26238

Walnut Creek

 

Rupa Robbins, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 31111

Walnut Creek

 

Lisa White, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist,

PSY 26400

Supervising Psychologist

Walnut Creek

 

Paula Wilkes, Ph.D.

Coach and Consultant

Virtual