About
Ilana Jurkowitz, Ph.D.
As a mother of three children, I understand the stresses and successes that come with parenting. I am empathic of parents' concerns and provides a supportive environment for the entire family as the assessment process progresses. I will make sure to support you through the assessment process, clearly and comprehensively discuss test findings, and provide any follow-up needed after testing is complete. I work closely with families, schools, and outside professionals to make sure that you walk away from this process with a better understanding of your child and a clear road map. I am passionate about ensuring educational and life success for children, adolescents, and young adults, taking an active role in pursuing appropriate accommodations in and out of the classroom.
Professional Qualifications:
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY28947)
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School Counselor and Director of Social-Emotional Learning, Park Century School.
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Adjunct professor at California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles, teaching graduate students about psychodiagnostic assessment.
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A graduate of the prestigious Reiss-Davis Child Study Center Psychoeducational and Diagnostic Testing Program, with extensive training in cognitive, academic, attentional, and psychological testing.
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Assessing children and adolescents in community-based mental health clinical around Los Angeles since 2010 (over 100 evaluations completed).
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Participated in the National Institutes of Health Intramural Research Training Award program, and worked with children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavior difficulties.
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Research focused on the effects of worry on academic performance and supporting parents to identify ways they can promote their child's success through their own psychological well-being.