About the Newton Neuropsychology Group

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A Practice Built on Comprehensive Care

At Newton Neuropsychology Group, we help kids, teens, adults, and families finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next. Through gold-standard neuropsychological evaluations and emotionally attuned therapy, we offer clarity that empowers confident steps forward.


Founded by Dr. Jessica Gashin, our team came together around one shared belief:


Insight changes everything.


We know that symptoms don’t tell the whole story. That behavior is communication. And that getting a clear understanding on what’s underneath the struggle is the key to real to lasting support.

Why We Exist

So many families come to us after feeling dismissed, misdiagnosed, or given surface-level support that didn’t actually help. We started this practice to change that.


We believe:


  • You deserve answers that make sense
  • Every person’s strengths matter as much as their challenges
  • Evaluation is only helpful if it leads to real-world impact
  • Therapy should be affirming, practical, and emotionally safe


When you work with Newton Neuropsychology Group, our goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients can build resilience, gain insight, and develop practical tools for improved well-being.

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Our Team Approach

Every member of our team is committed to providing thoughtful, personalized care. Our evaluations are conducted by doctoral-level psychologists with deep expertise in complex neurodevelopmental and emotional presentations.


We collaborate as a team to:

  • Understand the whole person, not just the symptoms
  • Integrate lived experience with data-driven findings
  • Deliver feedback that’s clear, compassionate, and useful
  • Offer therapy that supports identity, growth, and daily life


Whether you’re working with us for testing, therapy, or consultation, you’ll feel our team’s shared dedication to making this process feel clear and deeply supportive.

Meet The Team

We bring together a large multidisciplinary team of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, therapists, and specialists. Our clinicians hold doctoral or master's degrees and maintain licensure in their fields. Many have specialized training in specific populations or conditions.

Leadership Team

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Dr. Jessica Gashin

Practice Owner

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Dr. Haroon Malik

Training Director

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Dr. Cara Soccorso

Clinic Director

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Dr. Jason Alan

Growth/Technology Director

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Dr. Paul Andrick

Assistant Training Director

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Dr. Christina Lin

Assistant Training Director

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Dr. Gennarina Santorelli

Assistant Clinic Director

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Dr. Carolyn Cassill

Assistant Growth Director

Clinical Staff

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Dr. Lindsay Conley

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Dr. Nicole Poulter

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Dr. Caitlyn Stenson (Burns)

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Ali Shwartz, Ed.M.

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Dr. Aikisha Harley

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Mirande Sidaros, 

M.Ed., MS, LMHC

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Dr. Alexis Henriquez

Leslie Shapiro,

LICSW

Dr. Christina Conrad

Dr. Lindsay Arader

Dr. Suzanne Freedberg

Netanya Curry, LICSW

Melina Heroux, LICSW

Dr. Abby Oostendorp

Dr. Megan Raichelson

Pre-Licensed Staff


Dr. Kayvon Akbarian

Hannah Puckett

Administration

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Laura Igo

Office Manager

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Mollie Tourjeman

Admin Assistant

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Tiffany Monat

Receptionist

Psychometrists

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Jessica Hack

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Danyca Santillan

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Toni Oakley

Postdoctoral Fellows

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Dr. Gianna D'Ambrozio Loriato

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Dr. Jordan French

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Dr. Sara Glaser

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Dr. Brenna Lincoln

Graduate Students

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Erica Ferrara

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Christine Rowley

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Sarah Davey

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Danny Williams

Erin Goonan


College Intern's

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Rachel Kimball 

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 Emma Castro

Supporting Individuals and Families Throughout Greater Boston

We evaluate and treat individuals across the lifespan, from infants to older adults:

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Children & Adolescents

Seeking evaluations for ADHD, learning disorders, autism, giftedness, or emotional issues, along with behavioral support and IEP guidance for families.

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Adults

Experiencing attention or memory issues, seeking first time ADHD or autism diagnoses in adulthood, managing anxiety or depression, or needing cognitive evaluation after medical conditions.

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Families

We offer in-office appointments in Newton and telehealth services across New England, including Wellesley, Brookline, Needham, Weston, and Chestnut Hill.

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How We Work With Clients

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Accuracy in diagnosis. We use comprehensive assessment methods to differentiate between conditions with overlapping symptoms.

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Clear communication. We translate technical findings into understandable language and explain what results mean for daily functioning.

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Collaborative partnership. Your input shapes the evaluation process. Your goals guide therapy.

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Evidence-based practice. Our approaches are grounded in research. We use validated assessment tools and established treatment protocols.

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Respect for individual differences. We tailor recommendations to your specific strengths, challenges, and circumstances.

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Practical application. We focus on recommendations you can actually implement in daily life.

Supporting You Through the Process

Navigating cognitive or behavioral concerns can feel overwhelming. We're here to provide clarity, support, and practical guidance from your first contact through evaluation, feedback, and any ongoing services.


  • You'll always know what to expect next.
  • We explain each step before it happens.
  • We answer questions thoroughly.
  • We provide detailed written reports you can reference and share with other providers or schools.


Our goal is helping you understand your cognitive and emotional profile in ways that support meaningful change. You'll leave with clarity about challenges, confidence in strengths, and concrete steps to improve functioning.

Connect With Newton Neuropsychology Group

If you're considering neuropsychological evaluation, therapy, parent coaching, or educational consultation, we're here to help. Our team serves families throughout Newton and across New England.


Schedule your intake session today to discuss your concerns and determine the best path forward.