Background & training
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California
Experience at a VA hospital, the Stanford Autism Center, and the Kaiser Autism Center
Extensive therapy and assessment experience with children, teens, and families
About
Hi, I’m Dr. Sarah Burton, a licensed clinical psychologist. I specialize in working with children, teens, and their families, and I see clients in person at our office in Los Altos. At our clinic I offer psychological testing only, not psychotherapy.
I believe a thorough assessment of your concerns guides treatment and sets you on the right path to success in life.
How I work
An assessment can help parents and children understand their unique strengths and difficulties. If specific concerns come up, I help parents understand their child’s skills and how best to support their child, based on their specific psychological profile.
Thorough interviews with children and families
Individualized testing
Feedback and support for parents
Assessments take place in a confidential, comfortable setting. We begin with a thorough interview with the child and family to understand the concerns. The testing battery, the set of instruments used, is chosen for each child’s background and the goals of the assessment. At the end, we hold a feedback session with the parents and child to go over what we learned, my overall impressions, and recommendations going forward, and each family receives a comprehensive written report.
What I assess
ADHD
Autism spectrum disorder
Mood disorders
Learning difficulties
Intellectual delays
Behavioral concerns
