Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Diplomate in School Neuropsychology
Dr. Shannon Sweitzer is a licensed psychologist who completed a post-graduate, intensive certification program in school neuropsychology, earning the status of Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. This advanced training allows Dr. Sweitzer to conduct comprehensive, nuanced assessments that integrate both educational and neuropsychological perspectives. She specializes in identifying and diagnosing complex learning and developmental concerns, including Dyslexia and other learning differences, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Twice-Exceptional (2e) profiles. She also frequently evaluates high school students to determine eligibility for accommodations in college.
In her therapy practice, Dr. Sweitzer works with children and adolescents ages 4 to 18 who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/executive functioning difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and school-related stress. Her approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and she integrates other evidence-based methods to meet each child’s unique needs. She holds a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology and incorporates practices that foster resilience, optimism, and emotional well-being. Dr. Sweitzer is also trained in SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based program to significantly reduce children’s anxiety by working with parents. Before entering private practice, Dr. Sweitzer led counseling and student support teams at independent schools for nearly a decade. This experience gives her unique insight into the academic and emotional demands students face, especially those in high-achieving environments.
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Dr. Sweitzer earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and her doctorate in School Psychology from Temple University. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Milton Hershey School and her postdoctoral fellowship at Special People in the Northeast (SPIN), where she focused on early childhood development, parenting education, and urban childcare consultation.