Need a "Direct Pay Provider" for "Step Up: Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities" to Facilitate a Psychological Evaluation for Your Child?
Look no further… We’re excited to announce that one of our psychologists, Dr. Lauren Goldstein, has been approved as a DIRECT PAY provider by the Step Up For Students Scholarships program in Florida.
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This means that eligible families can now use their scholarship funds to access comprehensive psychological evaluations for children between the ages of 3 through 12th grade or age 22 (whichever comes first).
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Dr. Lauren provides comprehensive Psychological Testing and Evaluations for children, teens, and adults at our Coral Springs and Plantation, Florida offices. She also offers online evaluations when it’s the best fit.
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This partnership with the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA) reflects our ongoing commitment to providing top-quality mental health services and psychological evaluations. It also opens new opportunities for families in Florida who are seeking financial assistance for psychological testing and evaluation services.
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If you have any questions about how a psychological evaluation can help your child and family through the Step Up: Scholarship program, contact us today at 954-391-5305. Let’s discuss how we can support your family’s mental health and overall well-being.
How Can the "Step Up:
Family Empowerment Scholarship
for Unique Abilities" Help Your Child?
As an approved DIRECT PAY provider with Step Up For Students, Dr. Lauren Goldstein has the ability to provide comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation services for children between the ages of 3 through 12th grade or age 22 (whichever comes first).
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This means that eligible families can now use their scholarship funds to access psychological evaluations for children, teens and young adults.
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Whether you’re seeking clarity, greater understanding of how to best support your child, or specific recommendations for supporting your child’s behavioral or emotional challenges (i.e., anxiety, depression, or trauma), ADHD, or academic difficulties (i.e., learning disabilities such as dyslexia), we are here to help.
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Dr. Lauren Goldstein is a DIRECT PAY provider, which means there’s no need to advance funds upfront. The scholarship will directly cover the costs of psychological services once your child has been awarded the FES-UA and the account has been funded, making it more accessible for families who need support.
What is the Step Up For Students Scholarship?
Step Up For Students is a nonprofit organization that offers financial assistance to special-needs students in Florida. The organization empowers families to choose the best educational settings and services to meet their children’s unique needs, and now, through this program, we can offer psychological testing and evaluation services to those families.
Step Up For Students offers multiple scholarship programs, such as the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, the Family Empowerment Scholarship, and the Hope Scholarship, each designed to assist different types of students and families. You can learn more about these programs and the eligibility requirements on the Step Up For Students website.
How to Apply for the Step Up: Scholarship
Programs in Florida?
If you believe your child may be eligible for a Step Up For Students Scholarship, the first step is to visit the Step Up Scholarships Florida application portal. The portal provides easy-to-follow instructions on how to apply, including the required documentation for each program. We recommend applying early, as funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
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One program we are proud to participate in is the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA). This scholarship helps parents customize their child’s education and psychological services (evaluations and testing) to fit their unique abilities and needs.
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The funds can be used for a combination of educational services, including therapy, specialists, curriculum, technology, and more. Dr. Lauren Goldstein is an FES-UA-approved provider, which means you can use your scholarship to access psychological testing and evaluation services for your child or family member.
Why Choose Dr. Lauren Goldstein
Psychological Evaluation Services Provided
in Coral Springs & Plantation, Florida:
Neurodiversity-Affirming Assessments:
Dr. Lauren Goldstein is dedicated to fostering understanding, acceptance, and support for neurodiverse individuals by providing tailored, evidence-based insights and recommendations. She is committed to creating inclusive environments where every person can thrive, leveraging their unique strengths and abilities.
Her approach is strengths-based and focused on uncovering the unique abilities of each individual, while also offering recommendations for addressing challenges in a supportive and affirming way. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, she strives to be a trusted partner in helping my clients achieve their full potential. For more information about my approach with Neurodiversity Assessments, click here.
Testing/Diagnostic Services:
Dr. Lauren Goldstein offers psychoeducational, psychological, and developmental evaluations for children, teenagers, and adults. She specializes in testing and diagnosing the following issues:
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ADHD and Executive Functioning Deficits
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Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders
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Autism and Sensory Processing Deficits
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Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and Other Academic or Learning Concerns
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Other Developmental, Behavioral, Social, and Emotional Concerns
Psychoeducational and diagnostic testing services can be helpful in fostering understanding and addressing individual needs in personal, psychological, educational, developmental, and professional contexts.
Types of Assessments Offered:
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Full Psychoeducational Evaluation (ages 3 through adulthood)
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Autism Assessment (ages 1 through adulthood)
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Adult Neurodiversity Assessments (ages 18+)
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Social-Emotional Functioning Screening & Recommendations
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Gifted Testing
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Homeschool Academic Progress Assessment
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Homeschool Portfolio Review​
Ready to Schedule Your Child's Evaluation Using Your Step Up Scholarship Funds? Call Us Today.
Dr. Lauren Goldstein is dedicated to providing high-quality psychological testing and evaluations, and we are proud to now extend these services to families through the Step Up For Students program. Bayview Therapy offers a compassionate and professional environment for children, teens, and adults looking for greater clarity, understanding, and support.
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Through our partnership with the Step Up Scholarship program, more families can access psychological and educational services they need to improve mental health and overall well-being. If you have any questions about how Dr. Lauren Goldstein can assist you, contact us today at 954-391-5305. Let’s discuss how we can support your family’s mental health journey.
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We’re here to help, and we look forward to supporting you!
Additional Counseling & Psychological Testing Services at Our Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, & Plantation, FL Offices
Psychological evaluations aren't the only service we provide in our Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Plantation counseling offices. We help people across their life span... Sometimes, life gets complicated and you or your loved ones may be struggling with more than one challenge. Keep in mind, you're not alone... no matter what you're going through, we're here to help!
Our expert psychologists and counselors at Bayview Therapy specialize in different areas. We offer a wide range of counseling and psychological services to support our Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Plantation, Southwest Ranches, Davie, Weston, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and Parkland communities.
We provide therapy and psychological evaluations for children, teens, adults, couples, and families dealing with a wide variety of life's challenges across the lifespan. Some of our specialties include depression counseling; trauma therapy and EMDR therapy; teen counseling; child and family counseling; couples counseling or marriage therapy; psychiatric medication management; and more.
We also provide affirmative counseling for the LGBTQ+ community and online counseling options using our secure HIPAA compliant platform.
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