Business Details
We have been providing psychological services to families in the South Bay for over thirty years under the leadership of Dr. Corinne Hickson Barez, PhD. Our founder is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY17257) with more than twenty years of experience as a courtappointed 730 Child Custody Evaluator. We combine clinical depth with forensic expertise to address learning differences, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and family transitions. Our practice offers comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations that identify cognitive, academic, and emotional factors affecting school and home life. Each evaluation concludes with a written report, a clear diagnosis when warranted, and concrete recommendations for school, treatment, and daily living. We also provide reunification therapy designed to rebuild strained parentchild relationships after separation, conflict, or prolonged disruption.
Our executive functioning coaching delivers practical strategies for organization, planning, and emotional regulation to students, collegeage individuals, and young adults. When working with a child, we examine the whole systemfamily, school, and surrounding relationshipsto develop effective solutions. We serve clients in person at our Torrance office and via secure telehealth across the South Bay, including Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Rolling Hills. Our commitment is to provide clarity, support, and a path forward for every family through evidencebased, clientcentered care. We uphold the highest professional standards, drawing on Dr. Hickson Barezs coauthorship of a chapter in the Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology, her certification as a divorce mediator, and her membership in the Academy of Family Mediators.
Our executive functioning coaching delivers practical strategies for organization, planning, and emotional regulation to students, collegeage individuals, and young adults. When working with a child, we examine the whole systemfamily, school, and surrounding relationshipsto develop effective solutions. We serve clients in person at our Torrance office and via secure telehealth across the South Bay, including Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Rolling Hills. Our commitment is to provide clarity, support, and a path forward for every family through evidencebased, clientcentered care. We uphold the highest professional standards, drawing on Dr. Hickson Barezs coauthorship of a chapter in the Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology, her certification as a divorce mediator, and her membership in the Academy of Family Mediators.
Highlights and features
- We have over thirty years of clinical experience.
- We have over twenty years as a courtappointed 730 evaluator.
- We are certified divorce mediators and Academy members.
- We coauthored a Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology chapter.
- We write actionable evaluation reports for families and schools.
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Our psychoeducational evaluations assess cognitive, academic, and emotional factors that impact learning and behavior. We serve children, teens, and adults who struggle with learning differences, ADHD, autism, or executive functioning challenges. Clients receive a detailed report, a clear diagnosis when warranted, and practical recommendations for school, treatment, and daily life.
Reunification Therapy
Our reunification therapy focuses on rebuilding strained parentchild relationships after separation, conflict, or prolonged disruption. We work with families experiencing divorce, foster care transitions, or other situations where contact has been limited or strained. Clients gain improved communication, stronger emotional bonds, and practical strategies to maintain healthy family connections moving forward.
Executive Functioning
Our executive functioning coaching provides practical tools for organization, planning, and emotional regulation. We serve students, collegeage individuals, and young adults who need support with time management, task completion, and stress reduction. Clients develop personalized strategies that improve academic performance, workplace productivity, and daily life independence.
