Catherine pinnola

Nationally certified school psychologist

Helping You Understand Your Child, So They Can Get The Help They Deserve

MEET The FOUNDER

I previously served as a public school psychologist before venturing into independent practice. During my tenure of many years with school districts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Florida, I have distinguished myself as being positive, collaborative, flexible, and an outstanding communicator. I have always been driven to advocate for the needs of children with disabilities. Parents need support at times from an expert to navigate how best to help their student learn and thrive.

Recognizing this need, I established Gold Coast Psychoeducational Associates. 

I have deep experience working with, testing, and programming for students who have:

  • Learning disabilities (including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ADHD

  • Emotional issues (such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, conduct disorder, etc)

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Intellectual disabilities

  • Developmental delays

  • Medical conditions

  • Giftedness

  • Executive Functioning challenges

Over the years, I have worked with public, private, charter, and cyber schools.

I have been using tele-practice tools since 2019 to provide both tele-therapy as well as remote assessment.

CREDENTIALS MATTER

Catherine Pinnola, MS, CAGS, NCSP

Nationally Certified School Psychologist since 2007

Florida Department of Health Licensed School Psychologist - License SS1915

Certified School Psychologist through Departments of Education in Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and South Carolina

Verified by psychology today

Approved Provider with FL Step Up for Students Scholarships

Plan For Your Child’s Education With Confidence