WE SPECIALIZE IN:
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and Evaluation Expert who offers Comprehensive and Evidence-based Evaluations of Differential Diagnosis for teenagers and adults (individuals age 16 and older). She is trained as a clinical psychologist and has specialized experience in psychological evaluations since 2009.
Dr. Julie Highstreet, PsyD
Dr. Julie Highstreet, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist who completed her licensure hours under Dr. Emily, and she also offers excellent Comprehensive and Evidence-based Evaluations.
Dr. Emily and Dr. Julie offer the following Evaluation Services:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults (“ASD,” previously called “Asperger’s”), using measures including the ADOS-2 and MIGDAS-2
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using objective measures of sustained attention and effort
- Learning Disorders in Reading, Writing, and Math
- College Board Test (ACT/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other effects of trauma
- Diagnostic Clarity
- Anxiety, Mood, and Thought Disorders/Other Diagnoses
- Behavioral Concerns
- Personality/Interpersonal Patterns
- Intellectual Ability/IQ Testing
- Independent Living Skills
- Dementia Screenings
- Emotional Support Animal Letters
COUNSELING
There are several options for counseling at Columbia Psychology Healing Center. Our providers are experienced in evidence-based treatments including:
ACCELERATED RESOLUTION THERAPY:
COUPLES COUNSELING:
DEEP BRAIN REORIENTING:
DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT) SKILLS:
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR):
FAMILY COUNSELING:
PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING:
TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (TF-CBT):
TRAUMA TREATMENT UTILIZING COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY (CPT) SKILLS:
Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D.
Every person has a unique and important purpose, and we are passionate about helping you discover yours. We strive to help people discover their voice, unique gifts, and have courage to speak their voice without fear. At Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC, we help people overcome fear and negative messages about their self-worth. We believe each individual deserves to learn or rediscover their strengths, and this world needs you to live into your true identity and purpose. MORE ABOUT COUNSELING
If this is an emergency, please contact 911 or your local emergency room. If you are in crisis, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or NAMI at 1-800-950-6264. You are not alone, and help is available for you!
SPIRITUAL CARE AND CHAPLAIN SERVICES
You are gifted with skills, knowledge, talents, and experiences. What are you passionate about? Don’t let another day go by without pursuing the dreams in your heart. Chaplain Laird offers Spiritual Care including Spiritual Life Coaching for grief, relationship stress and other life issues, and spiritual healing from the moral injury aspects of stress and trauma. Chaplain services can help encourage self-care and additional coping skills to build resilience and find meaning and a renewed sense of purpose in difficult life experiences. Renew your strength, hope, and inspiration with words of encouragement from Chaplain Laird Thompson… MORE ABOUT SPIRITUAL CARE
Chaplain Laird is an Ordained Reverend with the training and title of Chaplain who provides Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life Coaching. He is NOT a “Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC,” and his services are not covered by insurance. If licensed professional counseling services are needed, please see our other providers at Columbia Psychology Healing Center
SENSORY-FRIENDLY HEALING ENVIRONMENT
Columbia Psychology Healing Center is continuously welcoming suggestions as we strive to be a neurodivergent-friendly environment with special attention to reducing sensory overload. Come see the filtered fluorescent light covers that give a soft dreamy feel of being in the clouds from the moment you walk in. Enjoy a variety of fidgets, books, toys, and puzzles. If you like, listen to music, draw/color, or watch a cartoon. Snacks/drinks available for clients upon request. Alternative waiting area options may also be available if you prefer more quiet/privacy-just ask your provider.
Sensory Friendly Break Room may also be available upon request on the day of service for clients receiving evaluations with Dr. Emily or Dr. Julie: Take a break and immerse yourself in a cozy, quiet room facing a forest, or turn around to face the beach. Relaxation CDs, classical music, white noise, and other options are available. Plushies, blankets including a weighted blanket, bean bag chair, couch, aromatherapy including scented colored pencils, books, prayer cards, emotion wheels, fidgets, crafts, puzzles, and more are waiting for your relaxation enjoyment.
GROUPS
We have groups that are regularly offered to meet the needs in the community. When there is interest, we offer Social Skills Groups for Teens and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Growth Groups, Mindfulness Groups, Dream Groups, and Healing Groups for Trauma Survivors and their Families. Whatever your journey, there is support for you at Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC. MORE ABOUT GROUPS
WELLNESS SERVICES
Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC is a place of Holistic 
Renew your Creativity, Discover and Restore your True Identity, and Heal your Mind, Soul, and Spirit. MORE ABOUT WELLNESS SERVICES
Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC is an association of independent mental health and spiritual care providers offering individual and group psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Each provider utilizes evidence-based practices, and has their own unique and diverse professional background. Read more about each of our providers here.
Non-discrimination Statement:
We love and treat all people with dignity and respect at Columbia Psychology Healing Center. We are committed to an environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not engage in unfair, biased, or prejudiced treatment of persons or peoples based on, but not limited to age, gender, gender identity/diversity, race, color, ethnicity, culture, national origin, immigration status, language, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and socioeconomic status. It is our belief that every person is a unique person of value who deserves a safe environment to heal without shame, judgment, or discrimination of any sort, and we are affirming of all persons.
Columbia Psychology Healing Center is honored to help a variety of people in their healing journeys. Our moral principles and professional ethics are to serve, not to exclude or judge. Our faith is not synonymous with any political affiliation. Columbia Psychology Healing Center is a safe and welcoming space for a diversity of people.
COLUMBIA PSYCHOLOGY HEALING CENTER IS OFFERING BOTH IN PERSON SESSIONS AND TELEHEALTH
