Our psychologists are independently licensed providers who have completed their doctoral degree (which means they are a doctor of philosophy or psychology), including a pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship. They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and psychological testing. Psychologists do not prescribe medication , but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Our neuropsychologists are independently licensed psychologists who have completed their doctoral degree (which means they are a doctor of philosophy or psychology), including a pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship. They also have extended specialty training in neuropsychology. They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations, therapy sessions, and psychological testing, though their primary focus is likely to be testing, particularly for more complex referral questions. Neuropsychologists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Our developmental pediatricians are independently licensed medical doctors (they have completed four years of medical school, 3-4 years of residency, and often 1-3 years of sub-specialty training). They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations and provide medication management. Developmental pediatricians do not hold ongoing therapy sessions, but they often incorporate brief psychotherapeutic skills into their care and are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline therapist or psychologist.

Our psychiatrists are independently licensed medical doctors (they have completed four years of medical school, 3-4 years of residency, and often 1-3 years of sub-specialty training). They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations and provide ongoing medication management. Psychiatrists do not hold ongoing therapy sessions, but they often incorporate brief psychotherapeutic skills in their care and are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline therapist or psychologist.

Our psychiatric nurse practitioners are independently licensed practitioners who have advanced certificates or licenses. They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations and provide medication management. Psychiatric nurse practitioners do not hold ongoing therapy sessions, but they often incorporate brief psychotherapeutic skills into their care and are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline therapist or psychologist.

Our therapists have earned their master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They are independently licensed. They are qualified to do therapy and diagnostic evaluations (when they have their diagnostic privilege credential for some license types). Therapists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Our associate therapists have earned their master's degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They have a limited license to practice under supervision, and are completing their supervised hours at Brightline to work toward their independent licensure. That means that all of the work they do with your family will be supervised by one of Brightline's psychologists. Their supervising psychologist will review all session notes, care plans, conversations, and recommendations to ensure the approach to your child's treatment is aligned with our standards of providing high-quality, safe, and ethical care. Associate therapists will share with you who their supervisor is at the start of care.