**Currently no wait list for testing & some therapy availability**

Psychoeducational evaluations to help you understand your child, and to help your child understand themselves.

Embrace Identity | Build Skills | Reduce Symptoms

Schedule a Complimentary Consultation

Find out if we are a good fit for your family with a free 15 minute discovery call. Dr. Kelly will get to know you, hear about the concerns you have for your child, and answer your questions. If we are a good fit, we will schedule your intake appointment before we get off the phone together.

Work Together with Dr. Kelly

Your intake appointment will help us build a personalized set of services to help you and your child overcome the obstacles they are facing. Whether it is further evaluation or ongoing therapy, Dr. Kelly will partner with you to help your child thrive.

Build Stronger Connections with your Child

We at Brightside Psychology understand that parenting brings unique challenges. You are not alone. We can help you navigate difficult moments with confidence while building stronger, more meaningful connections with your child.

Are you and your child struggling to connect?

  • Are you having a hard time understanding why your child is behaving the way they are?

  • Have you noticed a significant change in your child's mood or personality?

  • Are you struggling to navigate the school system with respect to your child’s needs?

  • Is your child struggling to make or maintain friendships?

  • Have you tried therapy before but it just did not work?

Brightside Psychology can help with our personalized evaluations and therapy.

Brightside Psychology offers therapy & evaluations to help you understand your child, and to help your child understand themselves.

Dr. Kelly Poirot partners with you and your child to build a personalized plan for healthier emotional wellbeing & connection.

Complimentary Consultation

When you book your free call, you will get a 15-minute call with Dr. Kelly at the time you select. During this call, she will get to know you, hear the concerns you have for your child, and answer your questions. If it is a good fit, your intake appointment will be scheduled at the end of the phone call. You will receive an email after the call with more information about your first session and the paperwork you will need to complete prior to that appointment.

Personalized Evaluations & Therapy

Your intake appointment will help us build a personalized set of services to help you and your child overcome the obstacles they are facing. Whether it’s further evaluation or ongoing therapy, Dr. Kelly will partner with you to help your child thrive.

Evaluations - Comprehensive evaluations can help us understand the specific obstacles your child is experiencing. After the parent-only intake session, your child will meet with Dr. Kelly for several testing sessions. The number of sessions can vary depending on the personalized evaluation plan we create for your child. You will be given rating scales to fill out about your child to get your perspective. We will also ask for permission to reach out to the child’s teachers, to gather information about their functioning in different settings. When we finish the evaluation, we will schedule a wrap up session with you to talk about your child’s results.

Therapy - Therapy is an ongoing tool we use to make progress towards greater emotional wellbeing for your child. Therapy sessions are personalized to each child in order to develop the specific skills they need to thrive. Each therapy session will follow a similar structure:

  • 5-10 minute check-in with parent

  • 30-35 minute session with child

  • 5-10 minute summary of session with parent & child

Our Commitment

We track your child’s progress through every stage of the process to make sure we are seeing positive results. We are committed to provide increased connection & relationships with your child; grow your child’s confidence as they navigate home, school, and beyond; and give your family a more integrated life closer to what you dreamed having a family would be. If we are not seeing the progress we hope for through our sessions, we will refer you to another practitioner to support your family’s growth.

But what about…

  • There are a lot of reasons therapy might not have worked for you in the past. Therapists are people too, and sometimes they simply might not be a good fit for your family. Another one of the most common reasons for a poor therapy experience is a failure to get an accurate understanding of the child from the beginning. That is why our discovery calls and intake sessions are an essential part of every child's experience with Brightside Psychology. We also offer progress monitoring through therapy to ensure we are seeing positive growth. If we are not seeing the progress we hope for through our sessions, we will help you find a practitioner to support your growth. Book your free consultation call today to see how Brightside Psychology will work with your family.

  • We are a self-pay practice. and do not accept insurance. Because our services are unique to each child, there is no "one price fits all" approach to therapy. That's why our consultation calls are 100% free. On our call, we will get to know you, your child, and recommend some ways we can help. We will also be upfront with you about the cost of our recommended services, and you will leave our call with a scheduled intake appointment or a referral that better fits your budget.

  • Parenting is one of the hardest things you will ever do. You are certainly not alone for feeling that way! As the parent, it is up to you to choose where you want to spend your time.

    You will spend your time somewhere - either being reactive to all the situations, behaviors, and difficulties that come up, or by proactively addressing the issues before they overwhelm you. Booking 6-8 therapy sessions is certainly a commitment, but it is a short-term investment of your time that will give you greater peace and emotional wellness in the future.

    Book your free consultation call today to talk with us about how we can make a plan to support your family.

Meet Dr. Kelly

If I am honest, I felt like I was a better psychologist before I was a parent. Now that I have kids of my own, I realize that answers aren't always as black and white as they seem from the outside. Being a mom is never ending. Even if your kids are not always with you, they are always on your mind. When your child is struggling to connect at school, at home, or with themselves, it becomes even more overwhelming.

No one can be a therapist for their own kids. Whether your child is entering the school years, navigating the tween years, or experiencing the teenage years, everyone need someone else to talk to where they can share in a safe, neutral space. As a Licensed Psychologist (LP) and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), I’ve partnered with families of all kinds to help their children thrive at home, at school, and beyond.

Book a complimentary consult  with me today, and let’s talk about how we can work together to build a healthier, stronger connection with your child.

Kelly E. Poirot, PhD, LP, LSSP

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist – TSBEP

  • Licensed Specialist in School Psychology – TSBEP

  • Doctor of Philosophy (School Psychology)
    2019 – Illinois State University

  • Member of

    • American Psychological Association and National Association of School Psychologists

What’s it like to work with Dr. Kelly?

  • Katy Psychological Services, PLLC

    Kelly is an excellent psychologist. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults. She is approachable, easy to work with, and clients absolutely love her! Kelly's expertise is amazing and she always has her client's best interest at heart.

  • Jennifer J. Ponce de Leon Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPC-A

    Dr. Kelly Poirot is a psychologist with a passion for children. She is a great option for those looking for a thorough evaluation for things like learning differences and/or autism. Her warm personality is certainly a plus as well!

Get started with a free 15 minute consultation today!

Find out if we’re a good fit for your family with a free 15 minute constulation.

Dr. Kelly will get to know you and the concerns you have for your child, answer your questions, and if it’s a good fit - we'll schedule your intake appointment before we get off the phone together.

"The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow."

-Jonathan Lockwood Huie

If you’ve tried all the advice from friends and family and the TikTok parenting hacks have let you down, don’t waste anymore time wandering around in the dark. Brightside Psychology will help you take the first step toward a brighter tomorrow, even if you can’t see the way out. Book your complimentary discovery call today to see how we can help.

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