About Dr. Amy Serin
Dr. Serin conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for ages 4 through adult for ADHD, learning disabilities, IQ, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorders and giftedness. She also uses a team approach, working together with schools and consulting with medical professionals to help facilitate the most effective treatments for her patients. Dr. Serin applies her personal and scientific understanding of the challenges of parents face when dealing with giftedness, ADHD, autism, mood disorders and other special needs. Because she cares deeply about her patients’ successes, she also works with parents on structured parenting plans that can minimize tantrums and other problematic behaviors while increasing positive behaviors.
Dr. Serin takes a strength-based, results-oriented approach to her psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. She uses cognitive-behavioral approaches because research shows they work for many conditions, including Dr. Serin’s areas of expertise: anxiety, depression, parenting, and women's issues.
Dr. Serin’s approach is both scientific and holistic, and stems from a broad educational background. She graduated from Arizona State University, where she was Valedictorian (Moeur Award) and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in Pediatric Neuropsychology from The Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Serin completed her training at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and several private practices before opening a practice to serve Phoenix and the West Valley. She is a wife, mother and member of the Arizona Psychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Arizona Children’s Services Network and the Brain Injury Association of Arizona.
About Jamie Dana
Jamie Dana graduated from Arizona State University’s Master’s of Counseling program in 2005, and has since worked with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family counseling. As a Licensed Accredited Counselor (LAC), Jamie provides a confidential, non-judgmental environment for people to share their struggles and master skills that can improve their lives, their relationships and their overall happiness.
Jamie’s specialties include anxiety, depression, communication problems, social skills difficulties and organizational and behavioral issues. Jamie also provides in-home treatment for ADHD, organizational challenges and behavioral issues. She uses a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused approach to counseling, which studies show to be successful with many problems. Jamie also provides the scientifically validated Lindamood-Bell LiPS program to remediate dyslexia and improve reading comprehension.
Jamie is compassionate, insightful and supportive. Clients can expect Jamie to challenge them when needed and be their strongest cheerleader as they grow and progress.
About Jennifer Montgomery
Jennifer Montgomery specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders, mood disorders, and ADHD in children and adolescents. She provides individual and group counseling to children ages 5 to 18, and also offers in-home consultations to families who need support with behavioral issues, ADHD, and organizational structure.
Jennifer has extensive experience and knowledge in working with children and adolescents in the education system. For the past eight years, she has provided individual and group counseling to students with emotional disabilities, ranging from bipolar disorders to anxiety. She uses a strengths-based and cognitive behavioral approach when providing counseling services to the individuals and families that she serves. Jennifer strongly believes in one of the founding principles of social work, which involves starting where the client is. She strives to make each client feel comfortable and supported as they work through their personal challenges and goals.
Jennifer graduated from the University of Southern California in 2002 with a Masters in Social Work. Her concentration was in Families and Children, with a sub-concentration in School Social Work. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and Children’s Services Network. She became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2005, after moving to Phoenix from the Los Angeles area with her husband. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.
About Carol Dana
Carol Dana works under the mantra that reading is essential to a happy, successful life. With decades of experience in education, Carol has seen first hand how difficult it is for a child, teen or adult to excel in school if he or she struggles with reading. The challenge can follow them through life as well, since most career choices require proficient reading skills.
Whether reading for school or pleasure—something she sees as one of the most rewarding forms of entertainment—Carol has a passion for helping children develop this critical power. For The Serin Center, Carol uses the scientifically validated Lindamood-Bell LiPS program to improve phonics and reading comprehension.
Carol holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and an MA from Chapman University. She is a highly qualified English teacher at Dysart High School in El Mirage, Ariz., where she has served students and families for 23 years.
