
Lara Zawacki
Psycho-educational and Neuropsychological
Testing
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Practicing as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) in California since 2006
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Obtained Master of Arts (MA) and an Advanced Graduate Degree (CAGS) in School Psychology from Tufts University
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Awarded distinction as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) in 2002
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ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider Certificate (ADHD-CCSP)
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Credentialed School Psychologist in California since 2002, serving in school districts including: Encinitas, Palo Alto, and San Jose
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Currently providing psychoeducational testing to assess and guide educational needs from preschool through college/graduate school, clarifying any and all neurodiversity and emotional health needs from a strengths-based perspective
About Lara
In her free time, Lara enjoys being a parent to and trying to keep up with her own three ADHD children, tries to embody self-care through regular exercise, enjoys gardening, eating chocolate, and going to the beach. With age comes wisdom, and so she has grown an immense appreciation of gratitude for endless learning every day.

Erika Zepeda
Psychological and Educational Testing
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Earned a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (Psy.D) from Alliant International University, holds multiple credentials, and is a practicing Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP).
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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Psychology and Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University.
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Acquired extensive experience as a School Psychologist in San Jose, Palo Alto and Riverside.
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Specializes in psychoeducational assessments for IEPs, 504’s, bilingual assessments (Spanish), IQ testing for private school admissions, and mental health assessments.
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Adjunct Faculty at San José State University in the Department of Counselor Education.
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Active member of the California Association of School Psychologists (CASP)
About Erika
In her free time, Erika reads historical fiction, experiments with new recipes, and explores museums, while also nurturing her garden and embarking on a quest to sample every cheese the world has to offer. A compassionate advocate, she dedicates herself to uplifting others through her volunteer work at church and maintains a holistic approach to health, valuing both physical and mental well-being. Erika actively supports causes that align with these values, striving to make thoughtful, positive impacts in her community.

Joseph Killian-Benigno
Educational Therapy
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Certified Special Education teacher since 2007
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Served students in schools nationally including Encinitas, Alexandria, VA, and Washington DC
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California Credentialed Education Specialist since 2010
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Masters of Arts (MA) in Special Education from George Washington University
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Certified in The Wilson Method - a research-based systematic program to teacher reading to those with Dyslexia.
About Joseph
Joseph spends his days providing reading intervention services to a varied population of students, helping with 'lunch duty' at his kids' school, spending quality time with his wife and caring for his neurodiverse biological son and foster-adopted daughter.

Katelyn Maglietto
IEP Consultation and Collaborative Advocacy Support
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California Credentialed Education Specialist since 2010
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Master's Degree in Special Education
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Formally authorized to services students under all IDEA categories of special education and cross-cultural language and academic development
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Autism Services Practitioner and ABA Certified Provider
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Completion of coursework toward BCBA credential
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Has taught in a variety of special education settings and schools in Virginia, the Bay Area, and Carlsbad
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Is a meticulous and methodical case manager, having drafted hundreds of IEP goals in all areas of functioning (academic, executive functioning, social, behavior)
About Katelyn
In her free time, Katelyn enjoys loving up her family as a new mom. She has huge compassion for kids and animals and would love to have many more of both! She is genuine in her efforts and cares deeply about doing what's right. Katelyn has a holistic view to body and mind health.