Dr. Vanessa Talkington Michael PhD, NCSP, ABSNP, RPT is the founder/ owner of Psychological Perspectives, LLC. She has worked in various capacities in mental health since 2001. Dr. Talkington is a licensed psychologist with training and experience providing individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), Registered Play Therapist, Board Certified School Neuropsychologist, PCIT certified therapist/ trainer, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) certified, and trained in Alternatives for Families-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) and specialized trauma treatment (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [TF-CBT] and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy [EMDR]). Psychological and school neuropsychological testing are offered to address and clarify issues pertaining to autism, ADHD, learning problems, and behavioral/ emotional issues. IBHS evaluations are also offered. Dr. Talkington has treated and specializes in various issues, including those related to anxiety, depression, anger, behavior issues, autism, pain management, adjustment concerns, trauma, divorce, sexual abuse, grief, parenting needs, and other psychiatric disorders.