Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax

04/02/2026

We provide private cognitive testing specifically for Fairfax County AAP appeals and private school admissions, ensuring your child has the best possible representation of their abilities.

Why choose our practice?
✅ Expertise You Can Trust: All evaluations are performed by a highly experienced, Virginia-licensed School Psychologist who understands the specific requirements for local appeals. We offer WISC-V and DAS-II.
✅ Guaranteed Turnaround: We prioritize your timeline. All testing scheduled now will have results delivered before the May 1st deadline.
✅ Stress-Free Environment: We focus on making the testing experience comfortable and encouraging, allowing your child to perform at their best.

Don't wait until the final weeks—slots are limited and fill up quickly as the deadline approaches! 🗓️

Ready to get started?
🔗 capfairfax.com
📍 Serving families across Virginia

03/13/2026

The preschool years are a season of incredible transformation. But for many parents, it’s also a time of "quiet wondering."

You might notice your child struggling to keep up with peers during play, or perhaps their teacher has mentioned they have a hard time sitting for circle time. Maybe those "big behaviors" at home are starting to feel like more than just a phase.

At Counseling and Assessment Practice of Fairfax, we specialize in providing the clarity you need. Our developmental evaluations for ages 3–5 aren’t "tests" in a cold office—they are a comprehensive look at the "whole child."

What makes our process different?
🏫 We go where they are. We include a classroom or daycare observation to see how your child interacts and learns in their natural environment.
🧩 Play-based testing. Our office sessions are low-pressure and designed to feel like play, allowing us to see your child's true strengths and challenges.
🗺️ A Roadmap, not just a label. We help you understand how your child interacts, communicates, and learns, providing you with a personalized plan for school and home.

Whether you are looking for answers regarding Autism, developmental delays, or just want to ensure they have the right support before Kindergarten, we are here to help.

Let’s talk through it together. We offer a free phone consultation with a psychologist to help you decide if an evaluation is the right next step.

Learn More: https://www.capfairfax.com/general-9

03/04/2026

Understanding how a child learns can feel overwhelming, especially when families hear terms like psychoeducational evaluation.

In our latest episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child, Tristen sits down with licensed school psychologist Megan Davis of to break down what these evaluations really are and how they help uncover a child’s strengths, challenges, and learning needs.

If you've ever wondered whether your child might benefit from an evaluation, what actually happens during testing, or how the results can support your child at school and at home, this conversation is for you. Megan helps demystify the process and explains how evaluations can give families a clearer roadmap for helping their child thrive.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
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✨ In this episode we discuss:
🧠 What a psychoeducational evaluation actually measures
🔎 How evaluations look at the whole child, not just test scores
👩‍👩‍👧 What parents and kids can expect during the evaluation process
📊 Signs that it may be time to consider an evaluation
🏫 The difference between private and school-based evaluations
💡 Why diagnoses are meant to create clarity and access to support

03/04/2026

For many parents, the idea of a psychoeducational evaluation feels intimidating. You may worry about labels, privacy, or when is the right time.

In a new episode of the More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child podcast from The Reading & Language Learning Center, our very own Megan Davis joins host Tristen to pull back the curtain on the evaluation process. With over 20 years of experience, Megan explains why an evaluation is actually an advocacy tool that opens doors at school, in therapy, and at home.

In this episode, Megan and Tristen discuss these ideas and more:
✨ Moving from "lazy" or "unmotivated" to understanding brain-based needs.
✨ The "effort vs. output" gap
✨ Why an eval is actually a "user manual" for your child’s brain.
✨ How to know if it’s finally the right time to stop wondering and start testing.

If your child is experiencing a great deal of frustration, or has been hitting a wall with tutoring, interventions, or behavior plans, it might be time for a clearer map.

Contact us for a free phone consultation. capfairfax.com

👇 Listen to the full episode here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1582688924/e/1000753033209

03/01/2026

We need to talk about the "Wait and See" trap. 🚩

If your child has been getting extra help but improvement is coming, or if their daily effort doesn't match their academic output, it might be time to see what’s going on.

A psychoeducational evaluation gives you a concrete roadmap to unlock the right school support (and it finally proves to your child that they aren't "lazy" or "dumb"—they just learn differently!).

Here are 4 signs that it might be time to pursue testing.

Not sure, call us for a free phone consultation with a psychologist.

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01/09/2026

Our Free Session for Parents is THIS SUNDAY 1/11 @ 7pm. Join us for an hour to learn some concrete information, practical strategies, and resources that can really make a difference in your home. Anxiety exists within a whole family, learn ways to understand and address it in a no shame, only support, environment. Run by licensed psychologists in Virginia.

Join our FREE online session to learn simple ways to support your child’s anxiety and leave with practical strategies you can use right away

11/05/2025

We’re excited to offer SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)!

Developed at the Yale Child Study Center, SPACE is an evidence-based parent program that helps reduce children’s anxiety and related challenges. Rather than focusing on changing the child’s behavior directly, SPACE empowers parents to change their own responses in ways that reduce anxiety-driven patterns and support greater independence.

We are specially trained by the team at Yale and currently offer the program in an individualized, virtual format for families across Virginia. Parents receive personalized guidance, weekly support, and practical tools to create lasting change at home.

If your child’s anxiety has a daily impact on family life, this program may be a great fit.

💻 Learn more or reach out through our website to schedule a free consultation to see if this is a good fit for your family. https://www.capfairfax.com/about-4

We're also scheduling psychoeducational assessments and other services as well for the fall.

10/10/2025

Examples of worries that are not a big concern, and those that warrant support from professionals like us. Follow along for more about supporting you child's worries.

10/09/2025

Identification of dyslexia and other disorders is so nuanced!

10/09/2025

There are many myths about dyslexia—and understanding the facts can make all the difference for children who struggle to read.

As school psychologists now supporting families in private practice in Virginia, we’re passionate about helping families and educators recognize the signs early and find the right support. We provide screenings for young readers and comprehensive assessments to identify dyslexia and other learning differences, so every child has the tools to succeed.

Learn more about our evaluations here: https://www.capfairfax.com/assessment

10/09/2025

All kids worry—it’s part of growing up. But sometimes, those worries become so strong they start to get in the way of daily life.

💡 Everyday worry might look like: feeling nervous before a test, shy at a new activity, or unsettled during a storm.

⚠️ Anxiety that needs support looks different: daily stomachaches before school, avoiding friendships or activities long-term, or big emotions anytime they’re apart from you.

If your child’s worries are frequent, intense, or interfering with their day, it may be time for extra support. 💙

👉 Our licensed clinicians in Virginia are here to help. Reach out to learn more about services for kids, teens, and parents.”

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10/08/2025

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Our team brings experience on school eligibility teams, district-wide dyslexia committees, and through the International Dyslexia Association. We also bring personal experience and a lot of passion to this work, and we are eager to help all children learn to read and write effectively--a life skill.

We’re here to help families understand their child’s learning profile and provide guidance for success. Learn more at capfairfax.com