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About Preston Neuropsychology
At Preston Neuropsychology, we believe in providing you and your child with the tools they need to reach their potential. For this reason, in addition to addressing areas of concern, we also focus on discovering your child’s strengths. When your child needs support, it's important to recognize that they are unique and resilient in their own way in order to build a successful plan that will work for them.
As a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Preston specializes in understanding the relationship between “brain and behavior.” This means finding how your child’s cognitive functions impact learning, behavior, social relationships, emotional regulation, and daily living skills. By gaining a more holistic picture of your child through a neuropsychological evaluation, we can provide recommendations tailored to your child’s specific strengths and challenges.
Andrew S. Preston, Ph.D.
Dr. Preston is a licensed psychologist practicing in the specialty of pediatric neuropsychology since 2009. Prior to this, he earned his Bachelor’s degree from Davidson College, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. He completed a 5-year doctoral program in clinical psychology from the University of Florida with a concentration in Neuropsychology and extensive training in Child/Pediatric Psychology. He completed a 1-year internship and 2-year post-doctoral fellowship at Brown University Medical School specializing in Pediatric Neuropsychology. His graduate program, internship, and post-doctoral fellowship were APA-accredited and met Houston Conference Guidelines for neuropsychologists.
Dr. Preston has published research involving children with ADHD, learning differences, and other neurological conditions. He has made presentations at professional conferences and given talks to local medical and educational groups. He is a member of the North Carolina Psychological Association, the National Academy of Neuropsychology, The American Psychological Association, and APA Division 40 (Neuropsychology).
Outside of the office, Dr. Preston enjoys running, working outside, and spending time with his wife, children, and dogs. He teaches Sunday school and is a board member at the Hill Center.
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Dr. Preston accepts most forms of Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS), United, UMR, and Tricare East insurance plans.
Katy Sampson, Ph.D.
​Dr. Sampson is a licensed psychologist and a diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology. She has provided psychotherapy and psychological evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults for over 15 years. She earned her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from State University of New York at New Paltz and her Ph.D. from Duquesne University. Over the course of her education and post-graduate training, she has developed a deep understanding how the brain, emotions, and learning are connected and impact our life experience. Dr. Sampson completed both her pre-doctoral internship (Georgia State University) and post-doctoral fellowship (James Madison University) in university counseling centers, which provided her with unique insight into learning processes and emotional development in early adulthood.
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Dr. Sampson has also worked for over 10 years consulting with the school system to provide assessments to preschoolers for the exceptional children program. Dr. Sampson is dedicated to early intervention and helping individuals with developmental differences reach their full potential. Dr. Sampson has expertise in diagnosing a range of neurodevelopmental disorders including AD/HD, autism, and learning differences.
In her free time Dr. Sampson enjoys spending time with her husband and son (and pets!). Being a parent to her wonderful and spirited son has been one of her greatest teachers when it comes to understanding the wonders, joys, and complexities of childhood development.
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Dr. Sampson accepts most forms of Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) Insurance.
Tahle Sendowski, Ph.D.
Dr. Sendowski is a licensed psychologist with a background in School Psychology. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorders (AD/HD), and learning disorders. Dr. Sendowski also has expertise in treating adjustment and anxiety disorders. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in School Psychology from The University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Sendowski completed pre-doctoral internships and externships across a variety of settings, from public schools to a hospital-based neurology clinic to private psychology practices. She completed two years of postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill TEACCH Autism Program.
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Dr. Sendowski conducts therapy and assessments with patients from 18 months to young adults. Her approach to both therapy and assessment is to work collaboratively with her patients and their village of caregivers, teachers, and other providers to build a holistic view of their unique strengths and areas for growth. She believes that parents and caregivers are experts on their children and their first and most important teachers. Dr. Sendowski also believes that it is empowering for children and adolescents to understand how their brains work. As such, she works closely with patients and their caregivers to develop an understanding of their learning style and build skills to successfully reach their goals.
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Dr. Sendowski uses an eclectic approach to treatment, pulling from many evidenced-based models, including cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior analysis, Social Thinking, Early Start Denver Model, structured TEACCHing, and others. Dr. Sendowski is passionate about supporting the wellbeing of all family members of individuals with learning and developmental differences, including their siblings.
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Dr. Sendowski accepts most forms of Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) Insurance.