Licensed Psychologist / Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Dr. Shannon Sweitzer specializes in supporting children and adolescents. She received her doctorate in School Psychology from Temple University, a program nationally known for its cutting edge training in neurodevelopmental assessment. Dr. Sweitzer conducts comprehensive neurodevelopmental and psychoeducational evaluations for Dyslexia and other learning differences, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Twice-Exceptional (2e). She also regularly evaluates high school students to determine their need for continued accommodations in college.
Therapeutically, Dr. Sweitzer specializes in working with children and adolescents between the ages of 9 and 18 who are experiencing a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, and school difficulties. Before transitioning to private practice, Dr. Sweitzer led counseling and student support teams at independent schools for almost ten years. As a result, she is well versed in the challenges children and adolescents face and is uniquely prepared to support high achieving students as they navigate life stressors. Dr. Sweitzer’s approach to treatment is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, although she integrates other approaches, as needed. Dr Sweitzer has a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center and regularly incorporates gratitude, positive emotion, optimism, and resilience into her practice. In addition, Dr. Sweitzer has training in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) a groundbreaking, evidence-based program to significantly reduce children’s anxiety by working with parents.
Dr. Sweitzer grew up in Tampa, Florida and received her undergraduate degree from The University of Florida. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Milton Hershey School and postdoctoral fellowship at Special People in the Northeast, where she specialized in the social and emotional development of young children, parenting education, and urban childcare consultation. Dr. Sweitzer is currently enrolled in a post-graduate certification program in school neuropsychology.