About Us

Crystal Patel, M.S., NCSP, MBA, LEP

Crystal Patel is the owner of Cognitive Canvas Psychology. She is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with more than 12 years of experience in the educational arena. Having previously worked as a full-time psychologist in both Los Angeles and New York City, she knows what is required to meet the individualized educational, social-emotional, and behavioral needs of students as young as preschool age. Throughout her career, Crystal has crafted her expertise in working with neurodivergent and at-risk students in both charter and public school settings. Moreover, she knows what is needed to help individuals excel in a variety of demanding settings.

Her advanced skillset includes conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments, functional behavior assessments, behavior support plan development and ABA-strategy implementation, navigating complex IEP and 504 processes, participating in manifestation determination meetings and litigious IEPs, teacher and parent consultation, leading dynamic teams of mental health professionals, staff professional development, and providing evidenced-based individual and group counseling to children and adolescents. She is a fluent Spanish-speaker and is able to complete comprehensive bilingual assessments. Crystal has much expertise in working with individuals possessing an array of strengths and needs and is particularly skilled at assessing and developing targeted interventions and counseling lessons for students with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and emotional disturbance/mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma, etc.). Collectively, her multiple credentials, certifications, specialized continuing education, and diplomas have strengthened her passion for serving students and families to ensure that they receive the tailored interventions and support they require to thrive academically, socially, and behaviorally in a variety of settings. It is her personal mission to promote Mindfulness, Resilience, and Strengthening of Dynamic Minds.

Certifications

Licensed Educational Psychologist
Issued By: Board of Behavioral Sciences
Credential ID: #4524

Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Psychology
Issued By: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Credential ID: 220077637

Pupil Personnel Services Credential- School Child Welfare and Attendance
Issued By: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Credential ID: 170099032

New York Permanent Certificate in School Psychology
Issued By: NYC Department of Education
Credential ID: 2762339

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Issued By: National Association of School Psychologists
Credential ID: 44867

Autism Specialist Certificate
Issued By: California State University, Los Angeles in June 2012

Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis in Educational Settings
Issued By: California State University, Los Angeles in June 2012

Degrees

Masters in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship
Southern New Hampshire University

M.S. in Counseling with Option in School Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles

B.A. in Sociology and Psychology
Loyola Marymount University

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