Evaluations, Therapy, & Parent Coaching in Portland, Maine
Clear answers and practical support for children, teens, & families.
We provide comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based individual and family therapy, and individualized parent coaching. We work with concerns such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, OCD, and behavioral challenges. Our goal is to provide clear answers, practical recommendations, and effective treatment tailored to each individual and family.
Our Services
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Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations that explain what’s behind struggles with attention, learning, emotions, or behavior.
Helpful for: ADHD, autism, dyslexia and learning disorders, anxiety, OCD, and depression.
Includes neuropsychological, psychological, and psychoeducational evaluations, all at one price.
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Individual Therapy
Skills-based therapy for children, teens, and young adults, with sessions tailored to each person’s goals.
Helpful for: anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, school worries, and emotional regulation.
Uses evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ERP, ACT, and DBT.
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Family Therapy
Sessions with the whole family to ease conflict, improve communication, and work through challenges together.
Helpful for: frequent arguments, big family changes, and rebuilding connection.
Includes parents, siblings, or whoever helps most, depending on your goals.
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Parent Coaching
Practical, step-by-step strategies to manage challenging behavior and strengthen your relationship with your child.
Helpful for: tantrums, defiance, routines, screen-time battles, and homework struggles.
Built on proven behavioral parent training, tailored to your family.
Meet Our Psychologists
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Craig DiGiovanni, PhD
Founder & Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Services Provided: Neuropsychological, psychological, and psychoeducational evaluations
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Merelise Ametti, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Services Provided: Individual psychotherapy, family therapy, parent coaching
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Samantha Blair, PhD, NCSP
Licensed Psychologist
Services Provided: Psychoeducational and psychological assessments
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based care that supports both understanding and meaningful change. We strive to provide a welcoming, supportive experience that feels collaborative, practical, and tailored to each individual and family.
Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care with professionalism and precision. Our evaluations, therapy services, and parent coaching are grounded in current research and best practices.
Approachability
We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals and families feel comfortable asking questions, sharing concerns, and participating actively in the process. Psychological services should feel collaborative and understandable rather than intimidating.
Actionable Help
Insight is most valuable when it leads to change. We focus on practical recommendations and real-world strategies that families, schools, and individuals can use right away.
Comprehensiveness
We take a holistic and thorough approach, considering cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors to provide personalized and meaningful recommendations. We want to understand the full picture whenever possible.
Our Process
We believe that people seeking support deserve clear communication and timely responses. Our process is designed to help you get scheduled as smoothly as possible.
Connect directly with a provider
Skip the cycle of calling an office, leaving multiple voicemails, and sometimes never receiving a response. Instead, you can book a free initial phone consultation directly with a psychologist who will learn what you are looking for, answer your questions, and explain next steps.
Complete online paperwork
After the call, we will promptly send consent forms to complete electronically through email. Everything can be completed online and the forms are designed to make getting started as straightforward as possible.
Get scheduled quickly
Once your paperwork is complete, our team will promptly reach out by email or text to schedule your first appointment. We typically do not maintain a lengthy waitlist, allowing many clients to begin services relatively quickly.
Take the first step
Our free 15-minute phone consultation is a chance for us to hear your concerns, answer your questions, and help you decide whether an evaluation, therapy, or parent coaching is a good fit.