EXPERT
Dr. Laura Cestnick
Psychologist
Dr. Laurie Cestnick offers neuropsychological, psychological, and educational assessment and treatment across CT and MA (as well as in Canada). She has almost 20 years experience assessing developmental and acquired conditions (ages 3 years to adult). She completed her Ph.D. in psychology at Macquarie University (Australia), is trained in both research (Radiology at MGH, Harvard University and MIT) and clinical neuropsychology (Macquarie, Australia; Weaver Center, and Hallowell Center, USA; Chedoke McMaster Hopsital, Canada), and has taught and trained students and clinicians (Harvard and Tufts Universities). Her research examined learning and neurodevelopmental phenomenon such as dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD, via behavioral and neuroimaging studies (fMRI/MEG), and she has extensive clinical experience working with these and additional populations such as those with various forms of brain injury. She has been instrumental in evolving dyslexia & reading models used today (see Wikipedia) and developed theories of visual attention and its representation in the brain that received recognition (Harvard Jr. Fellowship Nomination). These experiences allow her to develop comprehensive and advanced assessments and treatment, especially for those with learning disorders. In recent years she has also worked with patients with long COVID and created clinical teams to service these patients. She genuinely cares and is driven to give the best possible service to each patient. Disarming, approachable, hardworking, and makes what could be a daunting experience actually fun, enjoyable, and informative.
23 years
Experience
Dr. Laurie Cestnick
- Floating (offices around the state), Connecticut
- Macquarie University
- Accepting new patients
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Can anxiety in a child be fixed?
Yes of course. This is a bit of a loaded question, however, not understanding the nature of the anxiety, e.g. trauma related, neurodevelopmental concerns such as sensory issues, READ MORE
Yes of course. This is a bit of a loaded question, however, not understanding the nature of the anxiety, e.g. trauma related, neurodevelopmental concerns such as sensory issues, Autism, speech problems, social concerns, etc. or other. You will want her to see a neuropsychologist/ psychologist to discuss how long the anxiety has been present and to help determine the nature of the anxiety. There is a lot of help available once the nature of the anxiety is better understood. Rule the above listed things out (there are many potential contributors even PANDAS and other things that a neuropsychologist can rule in/out).
