At NEST, we provide thoughtful, comprehensive neuropsychological & psychoeducational evaluations, as well as therapy, for individuals from preschool through adulthood.
Our practice focuses on assessing learning differences, ADHD, giftedness, autism, and emotional and developmental needs. Through close collaboration, we create personalized plans that reflect each client’s strengths, challenges, and goals, supporting growth through both assessment and therapeutic services.
Our offices are conveniently located on the Upper West Side of New York City.
Our Services
Comprehensive assessments, therapy, and support services tailored to your unique needs.
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Gain clarity about how your child learns, thinks, and engages with the world. Our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments identify strengths, challenges, and practical strategies to support success at home, school, and beyond.
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Our psychoeducational evaluations offer a focused, supportive look at your child’s academic skills, strengths, and challenges. This assessment can identify learning differences, giftedness, or emotional factors impacting school performance and is often a helpful first step.
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Our compassionate, evidence-based therapy helps children and families address emotional and behavioral concerns while building coping skills, confidence, and lasting emotional resilience.
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Comprehensive evaluations that identify advanced cognitive abilities, clarify learning profiles, and provide practical recommendations to support academic and social-emotional needs.
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Comprehensive, school-specific evaluations that assess cognitive and academic readiness and support informed admissions decisions.
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We partner with parents to better understand their child’s strengths and challenges, develop effective learning and behavioral strategies, and reduce stress at home and school.
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We collaborate with parents, teachers, and school teams to ensure consistent support and appropriate accommodations. We also offer parent consultations for guidance, second opinions, or determining whether an evaluation is needed.
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We connect families with trusted outside providers for educational, therapeutic, and psychiatric support, helping ensure coordinated care tailored to your child’s needs.
Our Team
Guided by decades of experience and deep expertise, we provide thoughtful, high-quality care for every individual we serve.
Dr. Allyson Hentel-Koplin, PhD is a New York State–licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience and a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology. She offers comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, psychotherapy, parent guidance, and school consultation through an evidence-based, collaborative approach.
Dr. Annette Zygmunt, PhD is a New York State–licensed clinical psychologist, Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University Medical Center, and Diplomate in School Neuropsychology. She specializes in early childhood development and neuropsychological assessment, providing comprehensive evaluations and parent-infant focused care.