Our Team

The team that families trust

A multidisciplinary group of educational psychologists, social workers, and speech-language pathologists, united by a shared commitment to understanding and celebrating every child.

LEP (Licensed Educational Psychologist):
licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences to assess learning, attention, and development and to make school-based recommendations.
ABSNP:
Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology.
LCSW / ACSW / ASW:
licensed or registered associate clinical social workers providing therapy and family support.
CCC-SLP:
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

Educational Psychologists

Licensed educational psychologists providing psychoeducational assessments, IEEs, and neuropsychological evaluation.

Rachel Holowicki

Rachel Holowicki

EdS, LEP #4257, ABSNP #13342

Practice Owner · Licensed Educational Psychologist

Rachel is the founder of Brain Waves Educational Psychology. She specializes in ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and anxiety, with expertise in working with twice-exceptional and gifted learners. She also holds a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology.

Samira Rastegar

Samira Rastegar

LEP #2879

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Samira supports students' academic, social, and emotional development. She is fluent in English and Farsi, with a strengths-based approach to psychoeducational assessment, executive functioning coaching, and counseling.

Casey Kerr

Casey Kerr

LEP #4587

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Casey supports students from preschool through high school. He specializes in psychoeducational assessments and IEEs, blending diagnostic expertise with supportive educational advocacy through the IEP process.

Marina Farberov

Marina Farberov

LEP #4615

Licensed Educational Psychologist

Marina supports children and adolescents through psychoeducational assessments, counseling, and advocacy, grounded in a strengths-based, neuroaffirming approach.

Clinical Social Workers & Therapists

Licensed clinicians providing therapy and clinical support to children and families.

Michelle Kaye

Michelle Kaye

LCSW #4615

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Michelle provides clinical support to children and families, with a post-graduate certification in Early Childhood Mental Health. She is the author of the parenting book 'Better Than Good Enough.'

Meagan Davidson

Meagan Davidson

ACSW #139693

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Meagan is inspired by her work as a special education classroom aide, bringing a warm, strengths-based lens to supporting neurodivergent children with diverse learning, behavioral, and emotional needs.

Megan Leonard

Megan Leonard

ASW #140002

Associate Social Worker

Megan has a background in psychology and social work, supporting young children and families through a curious, client-centered, and playful approach, with experience in early childhood mental health.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Pediatric speech-language pathologists supporting communication, language, and social interaction.

Gina Calabrese

Gina Calabrese

M.A., CCC-SLP, CT

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Gina is the founder of Chickadee Speech Therapy. She offers child-led, relationship-based sessions that prioritize emotional safety and joyful interaction, empowering caregivers through education and advocacy.

Cynthia Ehrhorn

Cynthia Ehrhorn

MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Cynthia enjoys working collaboratively with teachers and specialists to serve students in academic settings, with a special interest in neurodevelopmental differences, including autism and language disorders.