Comprehensive Psychological & Educational Evaluations in Montclair, NJ
Every child learns differently. Our insight-driven assessments help you understand how your child thinks, learns, and feels — so you can get the right support in place, faster.
Why Families in Montclair Choose Our Evaluations
When your child is struggling, you deserve more than a waiting list and a generic report. Our evaluations are thorough, compassionate, and designed to give your family real direction — not just a diagnosis.
Years of Experience
Clients Supported
Experienced Clinical Insight
Specialized experience in psychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, teens, and young adults across a wide range of concerns.
Clear, Action-Oriented Results
We go beyond scores. You’ll leave with clear explanations of what the findings mean and practical steps you can start using right away.
Flexible Evaluation Options
We work at your child’s pace in a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to bring out their best during testing.
Support for School Planning
From IEP and 504 guidance to accommodation letters, we help you advocate confidently for your child in the school system.
Understanding What’s Behind Your Child’s Challenges
A comprehensive psychoeducational or ADHD evaluation looks beyond surface-level struggles to identify what’s truly driving your child’s difficulties with learning, attention, behavior, or emotional well-being. It’s not about labeling your child — it’s about understanding them more fully, so you can support them more effectively.
Identify the Cause
Understand what may be contributing to your child’s challenges.
Know the Next Step
Get clear recommendations for support, school planning, and intervention.
Evaluations can help clarify conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, autism spectrum differences, and anxiety — giving your family a meaningful foundation to build from.
Conditions Our Evaluations Help Identify
Our assessments are designed to explore a full range of cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral factors that may be impacting your child’s development and school experience.
ADHD
Difficulty staying focused, managing impulses, and staying organized at school or home.
Dyslexia
Challenges with reading fluency, spelling, and processing written language.
Learning Disabilities
Struggles with specific skills like reading, writing, or math despite consistent effort.
Anxiety
Worry, stress, or fear that interferes with daily life, friendships, or academic performance.
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Differences in communication, social connection, and behavioral patterns.
Academic Difficulties
Persistent struggles with school performance that don’t have an obvious explanation.
Behavioral Concerns
Difficulty with emotional regulation, responses, or behavior at home and in school.
Executive Function Challenges
Trouble with planning, time management, organization, and task completion.
When an Evaluation Can Help Your Child
Families seek evaluations when a child struggles with learning, attention, behavior, or emotional regulation. Our assessments clarify concerns and guide the right support.
Attention & Focus Concerns
Explore challenges related to concentration, impulsivity, organization, and executive functioning.
Learning Difficulties
Identify factors affecting reading, writing, math, memory, and academic performance.
Social & Emotional Challenges
Gain insight into anxiety, emotional regulation, behavior, and social interactions.
School Support Needs
Receive recommendations that can help guide accommodations, intervention plans, and educational support.
Schedule a Comprehensive Evaluation
If you have concerns about your child’s learning, behavior, or development, we’re here to help you gain clarity and direction. Reach out today to schedule an evaluation and start building the right support for your child’s needs.
Hallie Malbin, Ph.D.
I conduct comprehensive evaluations, which provide information about a child/adolescent’s strengths, weaknesses and current level of functioning. Using the testing results, I develop meaningful recommendations and suggest helpful interventions and accommodations.
Through the evaluation process, my goal is to identify a child’s learning profile and determine what that child needs to be successful. I also hope to empower parents so they can become advocates for their children.
I received my Doctorate in Educational Psychology from the Graduate Center at CUNY, and I earned a Masters Degree in School Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. Prior to joining Mental Wellness Montclair, I worked for over fifteen years as an elementary school psychologist in Westchester County, New York.
Our Comprehensive Evaluation Process
Our process is designed to gather a full picture of your child’s strengths and challenges through interviews, testing, and collaboration with parents and teachers, followed by clear results and recommendations.
Your Evaluation in 5 Simple Steps
Parent Consultation
We meet with parents to discuss concerns, developmental history, and current academic or behavioral challenges.
Information Gathering
We review school records, past evaluations, and relevant medical history to build a complete background picture.
Teacher Input
With consent, we gather teacher feedback to better understand classroom behavior, learning style, and performance.
Testing Sessions
Your child completes structured assessments that measure cognitive, academic, attention, and behavioral functioning.
Results & Recommendations
We review results with parents and provide clear explanations, practical strategies, and next steps for support.
Answers That Guide the Way Forward
Following the evaluation, families receive a detailed understanding of their child’s strengths and challenges along with clear recommendations for support at home and school.
Comprehensive Written Report
Detailed findings presented in a clear and understandable format.
Personalized Recommendations
Strategies tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs.
School Accommodation Guidance
Support for educational planning and classroom accommodations.
Actionable Next Steps
Clear direction for interventions, therapy, tutoring, or additional support when needed.
Our Comprehensive Evaluation Process
Our process is designed to gather a full picture of your child’s strengths and challenges through interviews, testing, and collaboration with parents and teachers, followed by clear results and recommendations.
Parent Consultation
We meet with parents to discuss concerns, developmental history, and current academic or behavioral challenges.
Information Gathering
We review school records, past evaluations, and relevant medical history to build a complete background picture.
Teacher Input
With consent, we gather teacher feedback to better understand classroom behavior, learning style, and performance.
Testing Sessions
Your child completes structured assessments that measure cognitive, academic, attention, and behavioral functioning.
Results & Recommendations
We review results with parents and provide clear explanations, practical strategies, and next steps for support.
Questions About the Evaluations with Dr. Malbin
Common questions about psychoeducational evaluations and what to expect from the process with Dr. Malbin.
The People and Stories Behind Our Work
Every person’s journey is unique. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support individuals, teens, and families as they navigate challenges, gain insight, and move toward meaningful growth.
Sarah M.
The therapists made me feel heard and supported from the very first session. I’ve gained valuable tools to manage stress and improve my overall well-being.
James R.
Compassionate, professional, and genuinely invested in my progress. The support I received helped me navigate a difficult period in my life.
Emily T.
The welcoming environment made it easy to open up and discuss my concerns. I feel more confident and equipped to handle life’s challenges.
David K.
Every session felt productive and encouraging. I’ve seen meaningful improvements in my mental and emotional well-being since starting therapy.
Take the First Step
Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate things alone. Contact us to learn more about our services and how we may be able to support you.
Address
325 Claremont Ave Suite 5,
Montclair, NJ 07042
Contact Number
(973) 210-7310
Business Hours
Monday – Sunday
8 AM – 7 PM
Support Starts With a Conversation
Whether you’re seeking therapy, looking for answers through an evaluation, or simply exploring your options, we’re here to listen and help you find the support that’s right for you.