Cari Whitlock, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Cari Whitlock leads a team of highly experienced, skilled pediatric psychologists.

Specialized in Pediatric Neuropsychology with direct care expertise in forensic evaluations, PTSD and trauma evaluations, and evidence-based treatments such as DBT and Prolonged Exposure
Worked with the Department of Defense and the Veterans Association (VA) system to mentor and train psychologists and social workers. Cared for medically compromised children with co-morbid neurological disorders, and conducted research on ADHD

Articles Written by Cari Whitlock

Why Has My Child Suddenly Developed Tics? Is It Screen Time?
Understanding the sudden onset of tics in children and exploring the potential link to screen time.
Is Discord Safe For Kids?
Understand the risks and learn ways to safeguard kids on Discord from cyberbullying, predators, and inappropriate content with effective parental strategies.
How Do Newborns Learn?
Newborns learn through sensory experiences, observing their environment, and interacting with caregivers, laying the foundation for cognitive development.
Is Snapchat Safe For Kids: Should You Let Your Child Use It?
Snapchat poses major risks for kids safety and is causing many parents to have valid concerns. Learn key safety tips to ensure responsible use by younger users
Why Kids Fall Behind At School: 21 Reasons & Expert Advice
There are many reasons why children fall behind at school. Discover expert strategies for supporting their academic recovery and enduring future success.
Signs Of Autism: Early Diagnosis in Toddlers (Two Year Olds)
Autism spectrum disorder can be difficult to diagnose in toddlers, so it's important to be aware of the signs. Learn indications to look for in your 2 year old.
How To Cope With Loneliness As A Teenager
Loneliness feels overwhelming during our teenage years. But remember, you're not alone. Learn some coping strategies to navigate these tough times and thrive.
Executive Function: Skills By Age And How To Close The Gaps
Explore the vital link between children's executive function by age, learn how they impact academic success, and shape lifelong emotional and social well-being.
Why Does My Child Only Misbehave At Home And Not At School?
Children's behavior varies in different environments and with different people. Learn why it happens, how to support your child, and encourage their behavior.
What If My Child Is Not Meeting Milestones?
Explore steps to take if your child isn't meeting developmental milestones, including observation, consulting pediatricians, and early intervention.
Is Tik Tok Safe For Kids?
Wondering about the safety concerns surrounding TikTok for kids? Learn the facts, including the app's features, age restrictions, and parental control options.
Behavioral Therapy Activities For Autism
Learn how parents can support better outcomes at home using the same behavioral therapy activities and techniques used by Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Teenage Suicide: It's Time To Talk About It
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and as teenagers head back to school, we want to remind parents that you are never alone and help is available.
Social Skills Groups For Teens: Future Success Begins Today
Adolescence is a time of social growth, new experiences, and challenges. Social skills groups offer teens support and a safe space to practice and interact.
Pandemic Babies: Post-Covid Delays in Elementary Schoolers
Learn how pandemic babies and elementary schoolers are being negatively affected by school closures, lack of services, learning loss, and post-covid development delays.
Special Education Acronyms: Navigating The Special Ed System
These are the Special Ed (SPED) acronyms you need to know as a parent to help ensure your child gets the quality education and support they are entitled to.
What Are The Benefits Of Social Skills Groups For Children?
Expert-led social skills groups offer kids a safe way to learn and interaction skills that help for making friends, excelling in school, and future success.
Is ADHD A Learning Disability? What Parents Need To Know
While ADHD is not considered a learning disability, it may have an effect on a child's academic achievement and abilities. Learn how to help children navigate.
Surgeon General: Youth Mental Health Crisis And Teletherapy
The US Surgeon General is focused on child access to mental health care to fix the growing youth mental health crisis, and teletherapy will play a huge role.
Teaching Resilience: How To Build Childhood Resiliency
Teaching resiliency is gaining momentum as a critical tool in addressing the current childhood mental health crisis. Learn how you can help your child thrive.
How To Deal With Back To High School Anxiety
Returning to high school after break induces anxiety in many teenagers. Here are some essential tips to manage stress as your kick off the next school year.
What Does Too Much Screen Time Do To Kids? Get The Facts
Discover the effects of excessive screen time on children's health, development, and well-being. Get expert insights, tips, and facts to make informed decisions.
How To Prevent Tantrums And Break The Tantrum Cycle
It's not always possible to prevent tantrum, but in this article you can learn everything you need to know about your child's tantrums.
Art Therapy Activities Kids And Parents Can Do At Home
Learn art therapy activities kids can do at home, and how you can encourage your children to use their imagination to boost their self esteem and coping skills.
Forensic Evaluations for Child Custody
Forensic evaluations for child custody provide important information about psychological and emotional well-being of the child and parents involved in a case.
Language Development Stages & Developing Language At-Home
The language development stages begin in the womb, but most of the significant language development occurs after birth, during early childhood. Learn more.
My Child Has What? Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis
Evaluations often assign a child with a learning disorder diagnosis, many sound scary when they aren't fully understood by parents. Learn more about them here.
What Is Early Intervention For Toddlers? All The Facts On EI
Early intervention was designed to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers who have diagnosed developmental delays or disabilities. Get all the facts about EI.
Social Skills For Teens: A Concerned Parent's Guide
Explore the vital link between children's executive function by age, learn how they impact academic success, and shape lifelong emotional and social well-being.
Occupational Therapy: At Home Visual Perceptual Skills Support
Parents can support their child's development of visual perceptual skills and focused attention at home, fostering success learning, and everyday tasks.

Cari Whitlock, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Articles Written by Cari Whitlock

Why Has My Child Suddenly Developed Tics? Is It Screen Time?

Is Discord Safe For Kids?

How Do Newborns Learn?

Is Snapchat Safe For Kids: Should You Let Your Child Use It?

Why Kids Fall Behind At School: 21 Reasons & Expert Advice

Signs Of Autism: Early Diagnosis in Toddlers (Two Year Olds)

How To Cope With Loneliness As A Teenager

Executive Function: Skills By Age And How To Close The Gaps

Why Does My Child Only Misbehave At Home And Not At School?

What If My Child Is Not Meeting Milestones?

Is Tik Tok Safe For Kids?

Behavioral Therapy Activities For Autism

Teenage Suicide: It's Time To Talk About It

Social Skills Groups For Teens: Future Success Begins Today

Pandemic Babies: Post-Covid Delays in Elementary Schoolers

Special Education Acronyms: Navigating The Special Ed System

What Are The Benefits Of Social Skills Groups For Children?

Is ADHD A Learning Disability? What Parents Need To Know

Surgeon General: Youth Mental Health Crisis And Teletherapy

Teaching Resilience: How To Build Childhood Resiliency

How To Deal With Back To High School Anxiety

What Does Too Much Screen Time Do To Kids? Get The Facts

How To Prevent Tantrums And Break The Tantrum Cycle

Art Therapy Activities Kids And Parents Can Do At Home

Forensic Evaluations for Child Custody

Language Development Stages & Developing Language At-Home

My Child Has What? Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis

What Is Early Intervention For Toddlers? All The Facts On EI

Social Skills For Teens: A Concerned Parent's Guide

Occupational Therapy: At Home Visual Perceptual Skills Support

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Autism, ADHD

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Art

Music

Counseling

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Cari Whitlock, PsyD Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Articles Written by Cari Whitlock

Our Offerings

Autism, ADHD

Occupational

Speech & Language

Art

Music

Counseling

Testing

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