Our team

We are home to the best neuropsychologists, psychologists, therapists, tutors, and wellness providers in the Phoenix valley. We are passionate about helping you live a better life.

Check out our profiles below
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Paul Beljan, PsyD, ABPdN, ABN

Neuropsychologist & Founder

Dr. Beljan is a pediatric and adult neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychological disorders. He has lectured nationally and internationally (Netherlands, Czech Republic, Belgium, Ireland, Argentina, Mexico and Canada) on topics of giftedness, ADHD, executive functioning, developmental disorders, learning disorders and neurocognitive therapy. Dr. Beljan has published research on of neurocognitive intervention and math learning disorder.

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Vanessa Berens, PhD

Psychologist

Dr. Berens provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults, families and couples in individual and group sessions. She has extensive training in working with anxiety, depression, giftedness, trauma, intimate partner violence, and sleep disorders Dr. Berens also conducts psychological evaluations and personality testing.

Darci Weaver, PsyD

Psychologist

Dr. Weaver is a postdoctoral fellow in pediatric neuropsychology at Beljan Psychological Services. She provides neuropsychological assessments, psychotherapy, play therapy and parent consultation for children and adolescents. Dr. Weaver takes a compassionate, strengths-based approach to supporting growth and resilience. Her clinical interests include autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning disorders, and early development.

Kate Haskew, CAGS, NCSP, ABSNP

Director of Academic Services

Kate is an Arizona and nationally certificated school psychologist and earned the status of Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. Kate’s background enables her to integrate neuropsychological principles and educational practices to assist students and their families in understanding unique learning needs and facilitating progress within the school system. In addition to being a member of the Beljan assessment team, Kate specializes in wraparound services that link evaluation data with the practical implications for academic and personal development.

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Charity Pollock

Office Manager

Charity completed her degree in Elementary Education, and she has experience working with children as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, special needs tutor, and a teacher's assistant. In her role as the office manager she coordinates services for the providers while keeping a watchful eye over the children's play area in the waiting room.

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Lynn Carahaly, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech/Language Pathologist

Lynn is the owner and executive director of Foundations Developmental House and Synergy Dyslexia Center located in Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona. Her area of specialization is with the treatment of childhood apraxia of speech, language-based learning disabilities, auditory processing disorders, ADHD and communication disorders.

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PukaDog

In Memoriam

It is with a heavy heart that we announce our beloved friend and colleague, Pukadog, has passed away.  She retired 2.5 years ago after working with children at our office for 12 years. Pukadog was known for putting children at ease for testing, stealing snacks, and her sense of humor.  She had a big and full dog’s life. She passed quietly in her favorite spot with people she loved and a belly full of Indian food. Pukadog will be missed.