EmpowerED Educational Psychology Services | North Bay

Your Child Deserves to Be Understood

Real answers start here. Let's figure out what your
child needs to thrive.
A student smiling at her desk in a classroom, illustrating psychoeducational evaluations for North Bay families
Real answers start here. Let's figure out what your
child needs to thrive.

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

A father and his two children looking at a tablet together during parent guidance after an evaluation

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

You know your child is capable of more. They just need to be seen, understood, and supported in the way that works for them.

With a team of licensed educational psychologists, therapists, and behavior specialists on your side,
uncovering how your child learns and what they need to thrive doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

What It Feels Like When Someone Finally Gets Your Child

Too many children struggle without the support they need, not because they can’t succeed, but because their needs haven’t been fully understood. Clear understanding leads to targeted, effective support.

Every child who comes through our doors is seen and celebrated for who they are as a complete person.
That looks like:

A Full Picture

Every part of your child's world matters. We take the time to understand the whole picture so we can truly support your child.

Ongoing Collaboration

We partner with you, their school, and other providers so support doesn't stop when the evaluation ends.

Brain-Based Insights

Recommendations grounded in how your child's brain develops and processes information, so they're actually meaningful.

Clear Communication

Everything explained in plain language, so you understand your child's strengths, their challenges, and exactly how to help them moving forward.

Clinical Excellence With a Whole Lot of Heart

Behind every evaluation, every coaching or counseling session, and every family meeting is a team that genuinely cares about your child.

EmpowerED was founded by Annalise Puentes and Bethany Deniz, two Licensed Educational Psychologists who built this practice on a simple belief: every child deserves the support they need to succeed.

Together with a growing team of specialists, they've created a place where clinical excellence and genuine compassion are never in competition.

Annalise Puentes, LEP, ABSNP, co-owner and licensed educational psychologist at EmpowerED
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Annalise Puentes
Co-Owner, Licensed Educational Psychologist, ABSNP
Bethany Deniz, LEP, ABSNP, co-owner and licensed educational psychologist at EmpowerED
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Bethany Deniz
Co-Owner, Licensed Educational Psychologist, ABSNP

Collectively, our team has supported more than 5,000 children and families across the North Bay Area.

Stephanie Dow-Romero, LEP, licensed educational psychologist at EmpowerED
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Stephanie Dow-Romero
Licensed Educational Psychologist, ABSNP
Cara Vidano, LEP, licensed educational psychologist at EmpowerED
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Cara Vidano
Licensed Educational Psychologist
Kassie Parnow, LMFT, BCBA, licensed marriage and family therapist at EmpowerED
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Kassie Parnow
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, BCBA
Amy Liu Miller, LCSW, licensed clinical social worker at EmpowerED
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Amy Liu Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brianna Semple, EmpowerED office administrator
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Brianna Semple
Administrative Assistant

We Are With You Every Step of the Way

Evaluations
  • Psychoeducational Evaluations: Comprehensive answers for families navigating learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism, and more
    School Neuropsychological Evaluations: A deeper look at how your child's brain develops and processes information
    Dyslexia Evaluations: Early identification and clear next steps for children who are struggling to read
    Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs): For when the school's evaluation didn't tell the full story
    IQ Testing: For private school admissions and gifted program consideration
Coaching and Support
  • Executive Functioning Coaching: Practical strategies for organization, planning, focus, and follow-through
    Behavior Support and Coaching: Parenting strategies for home and school support plans that actually work
    IEP Consulting and School Meeting Support: So you never have to walk into a school meeting unsure
    Individual Counseling: Personalized, one-on-one support to help your child navigate challenges and build lasting resilience
For children, teens, and adult learners navigating:
  • Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
    ADHD and executive functioning challenges
    Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties
    Learning differences that have gone unidentified or unsupported
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The Right Support Makes All the Difference

Serving Families Across the North Bay Area

EmpowerED Educational Psychology is located in the heart of Sebastopol, California, and proudly serves families throughout Sonoma, Marin, and the surrounding North Bay counties.

We provide in-person evaluations, coaching, and support services to families in:
  • Sebastopol
    Windsor
    Santa Rosa
    Healdsburg
    Petaluma
    Novato
    Rohnert Park
    San Rafael
    And surrounding areas
Some consulting and coaching services may be available virtually.