
Psychological Evaluations
and
Educational Testing
in
Northern Virginia
Committed to Providing Top-notch Psychological Testing and Evidence-based Psychotherapy
Offering a personalized approach to consultation, psychological evaluations, psycho-educational assessments, and psychotherapy
Extensive experience working effectively with children, adolescents, and adults
Located in Alexandria, Virginia, the office is easily accessible for clients in Maryland and Washington, D.C

Evaluations for Learning and Attention Issues
Areas of expertise include testing for:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other issues related to executive functioning
Dyslexia / reading disability
Written language learning disorder, dysgraphia
Dyscalculia (learning disability in math)
Social-emotional concerns, such as mood and social skills
With assessments tailored to each individual’s needs, we can gain valuable information about the way a person:
Processes information
Solves problems
Learns material, and
Thinks about oneself and others.
Helping clients achieve
a clearer understanding of
ways to tackle obstacles and
reach their full potential.

Learn more about…
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Trouble paying attention? Not getting work done? Feeling disorganized?
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Reading slowly? Poor handwriting? Trouble solving math problems?
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Entering private school? Looking into advanced academic programs?
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Trouble managing emotions? Difficulty making friends? Getting angry easily?
Stories from parents of children dealing with dyslexia / reading disorder and written language issues.
Children and adults with ADHD often have a hard time settling down and falling asleep at night. A helpful list of possible strategies is provided.
For parents looking for ways to help their child prepare for tests, eight strategies that can address the various obstacles that affect test performance:
Detailed article describing the differences between federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and state law in providing special education services. Some examples include how a person qualifies for a specific learning disorder and the types of educational programs offered.
Practical tips and cognitive-behavioral strategies for parents dealing with anxiety related to parenting their children
A simple explanation of some of the challenges adults with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can experience in a typical day at work
A list of insights gathered from students with dyslexia to fellow students with dyslexia on ways to navigate school successfully.
Helpful information for parents / caregivers about the signs of mood disorders. Parents can also learn various ways to help if your child is exhibiting some of these characteristic signs of depression and other mood disorders
Informative webinar regarding the signs of bipolar disorder and effective treatment options. Also offers valuable information for individuals with bipolar disorder and their loved ones.
Parents of children who are displaying concerning behaviors may want to check out these resources, which include training opportunities for parents.
A free resource on parenting strategies based on research from the Yale Parenting Center and other sources. Step-by-step instructions and demonstrations are provided to help parents bring about positive behavior change and improve their relationship with their child.
Offering parents important information on how to help their young children and adolescents cope with situations that bring on anxiety. Parents can be an essential part of the process, as their children learn how to tackle anxiety and enjoy life.
Free online support groups for individuals dealing with depression and bipolar disorder. Groups are led by fellow peers, who are also managing a life with a mood disorder.
Essential information for parents of children with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), with articles designed to help you better understand OCD and learn about effective treatments and ways to support efforts to manage symptoms at home.
Resource for the parents and family members of individuals with dyslexia and other learning disorders. Groups meet virtually every month.
Evidence-based strategies are provided to parents of anxious children, so they can manage the back-to-school transition more smoothly.
Resource for adults with dyslexia seeking support through virtual group meetings.
An advisory on the potential beneficial and harmful effects of social media use on adolescents' development. In addition, specific recommendations are offered, based on the scientific evidence to date.
A peer-to-peer support group for individuals dealing with PTSD.
Understand the relationship between emotional regulation and executive functions and the various ways in which emotional dysregulation can impair teen socialization. Evidence-based interventions that have been shown to help struggling teens are also discussed
SPARK for Autism, a genetic study of autism with the participation of medical schools and autism research centers across the U.S., is looking for individuals and family members to participate in their study.
Find out how to identify and address reading issues in your child.
A helpful explainer about learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. The IEP (Individualized Education Program) process as well as the parts of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are also briefly reviewed.
Find out whether an evaluation for dyslexia may be a good idea for your child
A helpful guide for parents of children with an IEP or 504 Plan at school, with a detailed checklist of information and tasks parents of children with learning difficulties may consider. Parents can think about the level and type of service offered to their child as well as accommodations that are in place or may be important to add to the IEP / 504 Plan.
Learn ways to recognize stress and strategies for managing stress
Dr. Christina Ralph is a licensed clinical psychologist in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Ralph has developed expertise in conducting psycho-educational evaluations for children and adults. Areas of specialty include ADHD testing for adults, ADHD testing for children, dyslexia testing, and learning disability testing for written language disorders (such as dysgraphia) and math learning disorder, such as dyscalculia. (ADHD refers to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, which affects executive functioning).