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Michal Y. Boyars, PhD, NCSP

Psychologist | Clinical Child & Adolescent

8720 Georgia Ave Suite 606 Silver Spring MD, 20910
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Dr. Boyars is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. Her research on social-emotional skills has won awards from national and state-level organizations. She does comprehensive neuropsychological assessment with children and adolescents, with a focus on ADHD, subtle autism, and learning disabilities like dyslexia.  She also has specialized experience in trauma and its effect on school performance. Dr. Boyars' greatest priority is to help children and teens discover their strengths to reach their potential and improve relationships, both at school and in life. As someone with mild dyslexia herself, Dr. Boyars knows how hard it can be for children to navigate school — and as a mom, she knows how hard it is to raise neurodiverse kids. Fortunately, Dr. Boyars also see how identification is a crucial first step to map out the tools needed for our children’s success. 
 
Outside of work, Dr. Boyars stay connected to the world of school intervention through pro bono teacher consultation and executive functioning groups (such as the Unstuck and On Target! curriculum). This connection helps ensure that her assessments include relevant and doable recommendations, both for school and everyday life at home. 

Education and Training

University of Maryland Ph.D. 2020

University of Maryland M.A. 2017

Northwestern University B.S. 2012

Provider Details

Female English, Hebrew

Areas of expertise and specialization

ADHDAutismDyslexia, Dyscalculia, and DysgraphiaAnxiety and related conditions

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of School Psychologists  
  • American Psychological Association  

Internships

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Psychological Services, Northwestern University (2012)

Fellowships

  • Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, & Counseling Education, University of Maryland (2020, APA Accredited Degree). Doctoral Externship in behavior interventions through Johns Hopkins University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Professional Society Memberships

  • APA, NASP

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The loving and supportive people she had in her life growing up.

Areas of research

The reciprocal (chicken-or-egg) relationship between social-emotional skills and school achievement. 

Michal Y. Boyars, PhD, NCSP's Practice location

The Stixrud Group

8720 Georgia Ave Suite 606 -
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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