Ready to understand your child's strengths and learning needs?
If you’re wondering whether your child is struggling with attention, learning, behavioral or emotional challenges, you’re not alone. Many parents seek answers when school becomes frustrating, progress slows, or something just doesn’t feel right.
Pivotal Pathways specializes in psycho-educational assessments for children and teens. Dr. Kandece Skinner works closely with families throughout the East Bay including Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Danville, Lamorinda, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, Concord, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area communities to provide clarity, guidance, and a clear path forward.
Parents often seek support with:
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ADHD and attention challenges
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Learning differences (dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia)
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Executive functioning challenges
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Academic underperformance
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Anxiety or school related stress
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Depressed Mood
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Behavior Challenges
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Independent Educational Evaluations
Whether your child is struggling in school, showing signs of ADHD or dyslexia, or you are navigating the IEP/504 process, we are here to guide you.
Obtain the clarity and support you need to confidently move forward.

Psychoeducational Evaluation Services in Walnut Creek
OuR 3 Step Process

1
Connect With Our Team
The intake process at Pivotal Pathways is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. To begin, you will need to contact our office to schedule a free consultation and appointments.
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Evaluation
Next, you will bring your child to the evaluation appointment, where our team of experienced professionals will conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify any learning or behavioral challenges and develop a plan to address them. We understand that this process can be overwhelming, but we're here to support you every step of the way.
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Obtain Results & Receive Answers
Our evaluator meets with you to review assessment results in great detail and provide you with expert recommendations for the next steps. The best part? The feedback session will give you a comprehensive understanding of your child's strengths and opportunities for growth, and help you develop a plan to support their educational journey!
CONTACT US
1460 Maria Ln, Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
925-263-9109
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday : By Appointment Only



