Crescent Psychological Services
You know your child better than anyone.
If something feels off at school, grades slipping, big feelings after class, or meetings that go nowhere, trust your instincts. Crescent helps families get real answers about what is going on, and what to do next. With more than twenty years in special education and experience on both sides of the table, we understand both your child and the system.
Who we help
You already found us.
You already found us. Now let’s work out what the next step is.
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If your child is struggling and you don’t know how to help.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. We will help you understand what is getting in the way and provide the support your child needs to get back on track.
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If the school’s perception of your child does not align with what you know to be true.
We will clarify different perspectives, uncover what may be getting overlooked, and bring the focus back to your child’s unique needs.
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If you need help understanding the IEP process.
It’s not you—it really is a lot. We will listen to your concerns, review the records, explain your options, and help you develop a clear plan for moving forward.
What we assess/treat / what we do
Start with the problem in front of you.
Then choose the kind of help that fits.
What this can feel like
- Your child is losing ground academically and cannot seem to catch up.
- The school keeps calling to have you pick your child up early.
- Your child is withdrawing from family and friends and won’t come out of their room.
- The school’s assessment report does not match what you know to be true about your child.
- Communication is breaking down between you and the school.
- IEP paperwork and assessment reports are difficult to understand.
How Crescent can help
Evaluations
- Independent Educational Evaluations
- Psychoeducational assessments
- Autism evaluation
- Social and emotional assessment (ERMHS)
- Behavior assessment and behavior plans
Services
What to expect
From first call to next step.
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Tell us what's happening.
We start with your child, and with what you have already noticed at home and at school.
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We make a plan.
Together we sort which questions matter, which records help, and what kind of evaluation those questions call for.
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We look at how your child is actually functioning.
In person in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties. Virtual throughout California.
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You leave with a strategy you can use.
You’ll understand what the findings mean, which supports your child needs, and what to ask for at school. You’ll leave with a clear plan for helping your child move forward.
Credentials
Credentials do the talking.
Crescent Psychological Services is a private-pay educational-psychology practice.
Marcia Lynn Miller is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #3015) and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Credentials do the talking. We show the training, and we share the load.
Fees are discussed at consultation.
Who you’ll work with
Who you’ll work with.
You’ll work directly with the person handling your child’s evaluation, from the first conversation through the recommendations that follow. We look forward to meeting you and your child.
Where we work
By appointment, serving California's Central Valley and Central Coast.
In person: Central Valley
By appointment only. There is no public street address; we confirm where to meet once the work is a fit.
In person: Central Coast
By appointment only. There is no public street address; we confirm where to meet once the work is a fit.
Virtual
Available throughout California.
By appointment
Call or text (559)‑287‑8351 to start.
Start with a conversation
Restore your peace.
You do not have to carry this by yourself. Tell us what’s happening, and let’s figure it out together.
Marcia Lynn Miller, LEP #3015 · Independent practice
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