Psychological Testing, Therapy & Developmental Pediatric Care
Comprehensive assessment and coordinated care to help you move forward with greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence.
Lara Zawacki is a California Licensed Educational Psychologist #2831 who provides comprehensive psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations for children, teens, college students, and adults in Encinitas, California. Her areas of focus include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other learning differences, giftedness (2e), and executive functioning. With more than two decades of school psychology experience and advanced training in school neuropsychology, Lara helps individuals and families understand strengths, explain challenges, and identify practical supports for school and everyday life.
"From the very beginning, communication was easy and responsive, scheduling was simple, and the entire assessment process exceeded our expectations. Lara made what could have been overwhelming feel supportive and organized."
"Through the evaluation process, Lara absolutely got to the heart of both of my children to such a precise level. After reading both reports, it was clear she truly understood who they were—not just their challenges, but their unique strengths."
"Rather than being dismissed, Lara validated my concerns, helped us understand what was really going on, and provided practical recommendations that finally made everything make sense."
Do you need to understand the 'why' under the challenge?
Every brain is unique. Understanding is the first step toward meaningful progress..
AN EVALUATION MAY BE HELPFUL IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOUND FAMILIAR:
Having difficulty paying attention, staying organized, or completing tasks
Having trouble making or maintaining friendships
Frequently anxious, worried, or overwhelmed
Struggling academically despite putting in effort
Receiving concerns from teachers or caregivers about behavior, learning, or social development
Missing social cues, misunderstanding others, or finding social interactions confusing
Experiencing intense emotions, frequent meltdowns, or mood changes
Behavior or sensory dysregulation.
You don't need to have all the answers.
We're here to help identify one's strengths, understand their challenges, and provide personalized reccomendations for success.