Dr. Aros-O’Malley is a pediatric fellowship trained licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She has expertise in providing evidence-based therapy and has extensive training in performing psychological and neuropsychological assessments to a diverse populations of youth with a variety of presenting concerns. She is certified in the gold standard assessment for autism spectrum disorder – the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) and  in evaluating a multitude of childhood challenges and conditions including, but not limited to: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, and, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Dr. Aros-O’Malley strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for families. She takes a strengths-based approach to practice and believes in helping youth and their families find their best qualities in order to improve resilience.

Child psychotherapy is an integrative approach to mental health treatment which is rooted in the therapeutic relationship between the therapist, child, and parents. Child psychotherapy allows for an open, supportive dialogue focused on identifying and changing thought patterns/behaviors in the context of family dynamics that may be affecting the child’s mental wellness. Evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy can improve a child’s behaviors, self-control and self-esteem. Parent behavioral training for younger children can also help parents with strategies to help their child succeed at school, at home, and in relationships.