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Child Psychologist & ADHD Specialist in Kansas City
Dr. Tish Taylor is a licensed child psychologist in Kansas City with over 25 years of experience serving children, adolescents, and families. As a licensed school psychologist, former adjunct professor, and author of Parenting ADHD with Wisdom and Grace, I integrate clinical child psychology, educational psychology, and child development expertise to address ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. My practice emphasizes evidence-based interventions, personalized clinical evaluations, and therapeutic support to foster cognitive, emotional, and behavioral growth.I collaborate with parents and professionals to create tailored solutions for home and school environments while respecting cultural values. My services extend across the Kansas City metro area, including Leawood, Overland Park, Shawnee, Lee's Summit, and Lawrence. I also provide parenting education courses, ADHD certification programs for educators, and online resources to empower families and professionals. My work has been recognized for its transformative impact on children's coping skills and family well-being through testimonials from satisfied clients.
Services
Clinical Evaluations
Therapy Services
Parenting Education
ADHD Certification Courses
School Consultations
Behavior Theory Applications
Holistic Intervention Planning
ADD/ADHD Screening Tool
Online Parenting Courses
Professional Development
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in child psychology and ADHD interventions
- Our team includes a licensed school psychologist with public school experience
- We offer research-backed parenting courses for ADHD and behavioral challenges
- Our services combine clinical, educational, and developmental psychology expertise
- We provide comprehensive evaluations with actionable treatment recommendations
What people say
Thoughtful approach
Endless techniques
Professional and very good with children
Lifesaver
Transformative impact
Services
Clinical Evaluations
Comprehensive evaluations identify specific mental health, behavioral, and learning challenges through detailed assessments. Our process includes background analysis, multi-setting observations, and report-back sessions to develop targeted treatment plans. Services help families understand ADHD, dyslexia, and developmental disorders while creating actionable strategies for home and school environments.
Therapy Services
Individualized therapy addresses emotional regulation, social challenges, and behavioral issues using evidence-based methods. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving emotional awareness, and enhancing family communication. Our approach integrates clinical psychology principles to support cognitive growth and positive behavioral changes for children and adolescents struggling with ADHD and related conditions.
Parenting Education
Research-backed parenting courses teach behavior management techniques and ADHD-specific strategies. Programs cover motivation systems, emotional regulation, and social skill development. Our resources empower caregivers to implement effective interventions at home while fostering stronger parent-child relationships through practical, science-based approaches.
ADHD Certification Courses
Specialized educator training programs cover ADHD foundations, behavior theory applications, and holistic intervention planning. Courses provide classroom strategies for executive functioning support and emotional regulation. Participants gain practical tools to address learning challenges and create inclusive educational environments for students with ADHD.
School Consultations
Collaborative consultations help schools develop individualized education plans and classroom accommodations. Services include teacher training, behavior plan development, and academic support strategies. Our expertise bridges clinical psychology and educational systems to improve outcomes for students with ADHD and learning differences.
People
Dr. Tish Taylor
Licensed Child Psychologist
Dr. Tish Taylor is a licensed child psychologist with 25+ years of experience in clinical practice, school psychology, and education. She specializes in ADHD evaluations, child therapy, and parenting education while maintaining active roles in professional associations and authorship.
Questions
What services do you offer for children with ADHD?
We provide clinical evaluations, individual therapy, parenting education courses, and school consultation services specifically tailored for children and adolescents with ADHD and related challenges.
How does the ADHD evaluation process work?
Our comprehensive evaluations include background analysis, behavioral observations, standardized assessments, and a report-back session to explain findings and develop personalized treatment recommendations for home and school environments.
Do you offer parenting classes for ADHD management?
Yes, we provide research-backed parenting courses covering behavior plans, emotional regulation strategies, and practical interventions for managing ADHD symptoms at home.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve the Kansas City metropolitan area including Leawood, Overland Park, Shawnee, Lee's Summit, Lawrence, and surrounding communities.
Is the ADHD screening tool available online?
Yes, our free ADHD Individual Trait Tool is accessible through our website to help identify specific challenges and guide appropriate intervention strategies.
Reviews (3)
Destinee Smethers
Aug 01, 2021
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Dr. Taylor is a trustworthy and knowledgeable doctor, I strongly recommend her! She is very professional and great with children!
Amy Wilson
Aug 28, 2019
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Dr. Taylor has made a tremendous amount of impact on our family. She has a thoughtful approached and endless techniques to help children learn how to cope and navigate through their thoughts and feelings. She has given encouragement and piece of mind. She is truly a lifesaver.
C. McClish
May 09, 2014
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She is very good at what she does - she evaluated my son a few years ago with a very accurate diagnosis - she also assisted with communication to his school when needed. She is professional and very good with working with children.
