Rebecca Caldwell, PsyD

Welcome. I approach assessments from a collaborative and strengths-based perspective. I am invested in understanding your unique story, and supporting you in living authentically. I have a talent for asking the right questions, and working with you to find language for things that feel murky or confusing. The process tends to be therapeutic and empowering. 

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I have performed over 170 comprehensive assessments for neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. This means I have spent thousands of hours interviewing clients and their families, listening as they share what has been difficult, and what they need to feel comfortable in their skin and thrive. During my postdoctoral fellowship in Silicon Valley, I developed a specialty in assessing adults with gifted intelligence and examining its overlap with ADHD and ASD. I also provide evaluations through the Regional Center, typically serving individuals with greater support needs. The range of presentations  I have encountered has helped me recognize meaningful patterns of how neurodivergent people experience and contribute to the world. Neurodivergence is a rapidly evolving area of understanding, and I view my work as part of the ongoing conversation. My goal is to stay curious and to build awareness in collaboration with the communities I serve.​​

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In addition to assessments, I have been providing psychotherapy since 2016. My training spans private practice, university settings, and community mental health clinics. My therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, which focuses on uncovering the deeper origins of emotional difficulties rather than just addressing symptoms. 

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Before becoming a psychologist, I worked as a teacher, which contributes to my understanding of school and family systems. I am also a trained studio artist and use art as a means of personal exploration and creativity. Originally from the East Coast, I relocated to the Bay Area in 2010, where I now live with my husband and our two children.

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