A psychology practice
Bright Minds Neurodevelopmental Center
Thoughtful assessment and support for ADHD, autism, and learning differences.
About the practice
Bright Minds Neurodevelopmental Center is a newly established psychology practice created to help children, teens, and adults better understand how they learn, think, and move through the world. Our focus is neurodevelopmental — including ADHD, autism, and learning differences — offered in a respectful, unhurried setting.
Good care starts with listening. Whether you are looking for greater clarity about attention, learning, or social communication, or for practical next steps after a long search for answers, you are welcome here. We work with individuals and families, and we aim to explain findings in plain language you can use.
Services
Services are offered as a starting point for conversation. The right fit depends on your questions, history, and goals, and will be discussed before any work begins.
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Neurodevelopmental assessment
Careful evaluation to better understand thinking, attention, learning, and adaptive skills, with written feedback you can share with schools, families, or other providers as you choose.
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ADHD-related evaluation and support
Assessment and follow-up guidance for concerns about attention, organization, impulsivity, or related challenges at school, work, or home.
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Autism-related assessment and guidance
Thoughtful evaluation and discussion around social communication, sensory experience, and support needs, for children, teens, and adults.
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Learning differences
Support in understanding reading, writing, math, or other learning profiles, and in identifying accommodations or next steps that may help.
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Consultation
Time to review prior records, talk through questions, or consider whether a fuller evaluation would be useful — for individuals, families, or referring professionals.
Our approach
Every person’s mind has a story. We try to understand that story carefully, without rushing to labels or one-size-fits-all plans.
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Collaborative and unhurried
You are a partner in the process. We make time to listen, ask questions, and check that our understanding matches your experience.
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Clear, plain-language feedback
Findings and recommendations are explained in everyday language, so you leave with a picture you can actually use.
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Strengths-aware and respectful
We pay attention to what is going well, not only to what is hard. Neurodevelopmental difference is approached with respect, not as a problem to be fixed.
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Practical next steps
Recommendations are meant to be useful in daily life — at home, at school, or at work — and tailored to what you asked us to help with.
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Privacy first
Your information is treated with care. This website has no forms, cookies, or analytics. Clinical privacy is discussed at the start of care.
About the clinician
Patricia McGuire, Psy.D., is the founder and clinician at Bright Minds Neurodevelopmental Center, a solo psychology practice. She is beginning this practice with a commitment to careful assessment, honest communication, and a warm working relationship with the people she serves.
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How to get started
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Reach out
Call or email using the contact details below. Please do not include personal health information in your message or in a voicemail. Your name and a good way to reach you is enough to begin.
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Talk through fit
We will discuss what you are looking for and whether this practice is likely to be a good match. There is no obligation to continue.
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Schedule, if we move forward
If we decide to work together, we will schedule a first appointment. [PLACEHOLDER: in-person location and/or telehealth availability]
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Fees and insurance, discussed up front
Costs and payment options will be explained before you commit. [PLACEHOLDER: insurance participation and self-pay information]
Contact
The most helpful first step is a brief phone call or email. This site has no contact form, by design, so that no information is collected or stored here.
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