Myah Gittelson

Professional Biography

• Dr. Myah Gittelson (Dr. Myah) is the founder and director of Gittelson Psychology Services, a private practice in Valley Village, California.
• Her practice provides:
  • Psychological consultation
  • Diagnostic evaluations
  • Social groups
  • Parent workshops
  • Medication and nutritional guidance
• Uses a collaborative, team-based approach to support children and their families.

Clinical Expertise

• Licensed clinical psychologist and diagnostician specializing in:
  • Early childhood intervention
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Has a particular professional interest in the unique presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder in females.
• Focuses on recognizing the diverse presentations of children across the autism spectrum.

Education and Training

• Earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) in 2006 from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University.
• Completed clinical training in Child and Family Psychology.
• Received additional training in Early Intervention with children ages 0–5 at the Child and Family Center in Santa Clarita, California.
• Worked in an Early Start Program in Charlotte, North Carolina, conducting evaluations for children ages 0–5.
• Established a private practice in Charlotte providing psychological services for individuals from toddlers through adulthood.

Professional Experience

• Affiliated with The Tarnow Center for Self-Management in Houston, Texas.
• Helped develop a Self-Management model for families of children experiencing executive functioning challenges.
• Joined the North Los Angeles County Regional Center after returning to California.
• Has performed more than 2,000 psychological assessments focused on:
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Intellectual impairments
• Provides evaluations for individuals ranging from toddlers to adults.

Philosophy of Care

• Believes every child should be understood and supported in a way that respects their individuality.
• Aims to help families:
  • Build understanding
  • Strengthen relationships
  • Support personal growth
• Integrates:
  • Developmental psychology
  • Neuroscience-based insights
  • Family systems approaches
• Balances scientific rigor with compassionate collaboration to promote long-term emotional well-being.

Credentials and Professional Affiliations

• Licensed Psychologist, State of California (License #PSY24388).
• Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Certified in:
  • qEEG Brain Mapping
  • Neurofeedback
• Trained in Photobiomodulation (PBM) for Brain Health.

Personal Interests

• Mother of two sons and one daughter.
• Enjoys:
  • Hiking
  • Fitness
  • Community volunteering
• Has held leadership positions in professional organizations and has organized community events and fundraising initiatives.