Meet the Team
After 10 years of working together as school psychologists in the public school system, Annalise and Bethany made the leap into private practice to expand their impact on students and the educational system. With 25 years of combined experience they have expertise in psychoeducational assessment, special education law, and aligning with best practice models in special education. Annalise and Bethany would love to work with your family or district to complete evaluations, provide consultation services, and conduct trainings for staff.
EmpowerED Educational Psychology Services is based in Sonoma County, California, currently working with districts and families in the North Bay Area and virtually all over California.
Annalise Puentes
Annalise is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a passion for empowering students, educators and families. As a practicing Educational Psychologist in Sonoma County, her focus has been in psychoeducational assessments, behavior support, and staff training. She has worked with a wide range of students from preschool through age 22 in the public, non-public, and private school settings.
Bethany Deniz
Bethany is a Licensed Educational Psychologist dedicated to supporting the academic and emotional growth of students. Bethany has a breadth of experience in private, non-public, and public school settings, as well as private practice in assessing students with learning, developmental, and social emotional disabilities. Her expertise is in identifying specific learning disabilities, consultations and trainings with parents and staff.