Dr. Shey
Dr. Shey Cunha, PsyD, NCSP, ABSNP
Licensed School Psychologist, Founder
Dr. Shey Cunha is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) specializing in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development in children. She aims to create a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes each child’s academic success, emotional well-being, and social growth.
She offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to families’ unique needs, including gifted assessments, psychoeducational evaluations, school neuropsychological evaluations, parent-child interaction therapy, individual counseling, and school-based consultations. Her child-centered testing and evaluations provide valuable insights into each child’s development, learning style, and emotional well-being. By understanding their strengths and challenges, she helps create a roadmap for growth and success while strengthening the bond between parents and children.
As a mother of four, a former pre-K teacher, and a school psychologist, Dr. Cunha believes that every family’s story is unique. She is committed to providing counseling tailored to each family’s specific goals and needs, creating a space where children can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and acquire valuable coping skills for life’s challenges.
Dr. Cunha is dedicated to helping learners of all ages reach their fullest potential in school and life. She strives to be Lakeland’s top choice for psychoeducational evaluations and treatment by offering a compassionate and collaborative space.
Mr. Jay
Julius Denson, II, EdS
Licensed School Psychologist
Practicing school psychologist for over a decade, Mr. Denson has a passion for working with youth and adolescents struggling with learning and behavior challenges. He conducts comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to help inform treatment planning.
Mr. Jay helps Youth and Young Adult Clients experiencing school and interpersonal issues. He looks forward to helping Youth and Young Adults create academic and social plans to reach their full potential.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it at work?
“My super power would be body doubling to help as many people as possible, as quickly as possible…my motto is “There can never be enough counselors and mentors in the world, we all need help in some way” for a reason!”
Ms. Rebecca
Rebecca Christian, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Rebecca has over 10 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor. Rebecca utilizes a whole-person approach and utilizes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Collaborative Problem Solving along with treating your families mental health needs.
Rebecca helps Adolescents, teenagers, and families. She enjoys Engaging with people during difficult moments and witness them become increasingly resilient and healthy. She looks forward to helping you and your family with Resiliency and making a life they are proud of.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it at work?
“Time-manipulation so that I could go back and visit situations that individuals discuss and want feedback on in therapy in real-time!”
Ms. Kesley
Kelsey Berg, B.A
Executive Function Coach
Kelsey is a passionate and dedicated Executive Function Coach with over five years of experience helping students succeed. She offers courses that help develop and improve essential cognitive and developmental skills, such as Executive Function Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, and Mindfulness. With over six years experience, she is devoted to assisting her clients in accomplishing their goals by giving them the strategies and coping tools they need to succeed.
She thinks it’s a wonderful thing to come together with others to work toward a goal, and that is what she intends to bring into every session: the aptitude and true desire to help the people.
Miss Kelsey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Psychology from Florida State University.
“The ability to read someone’s mind/emotions – I believe that would expedite getting a client the strategies they need most in that moment.”
Star Psychology: Guiding Minds
Dr. Shey Cunha is a licensed school psychologist, diplomate in school neuropsychology and certified parent-child interaction therapist with over 15 years experience helping children and families. One of Dr. Cunha’s specialties is assessment. She has clinical experience working in hospital settings, school settings and evaluation centers. You can count on comprehensive, collaborative and therapeutic assessment and treatment to meet your families’ needs.
Thanks Dr. Shey for changing our family’s dynamics one week at a time!
Dr. Shey is AWESOME!!! When we had our sons evaluated and the school faculty and staff expressed that Dr. Shey is the most thorough doc in Polk County and I agree! Our feedback sessions on my son’s progress is thorough, informative, and I truly feel like we’re partnering for the betterment and success our son. My son looks forward to his weekly sessions and is sad when we have to miss due to conflicts and life events. Our family is also grateful for the progress we’re witnessing in our son, brother, cousin, etc 🙂
– Shana H.
