Referral Partners

Therapeutic Tutoring partners with school counselors, pediatricians, educational consultants, neuropsychologists, and other professionals who identify students needing structured academic support. If you've recognized that a student or patient is struggling with reading, math, writing, attention, or executive function skills, we make it easy to connect them with evidence-informed tutoring that complements the work you're already doing.

Who We Work With

School Counselors & Special Education Teams

[Draft] We align tutoring goals with IEP and 504 plans, communicate progress in terms that support classroom carryover, and work discreetly within school-based confidentiality expectations.

Pediatricians & Primary Care Providers

[Draft] Our credentialed, structured approach is appropriate for patients flagged during developmental or academic-concern visits, and we're glad to coordinate with medical providers when helpful.

Educational Consultants & Advocates

[Draft] We work across LD, ADHD, and 2e profiles and can slot directly into a broader support plan you're already building for a family.

Neuropsychologists & Testing-Only Practices

[Draft] For practices that diagnose but don't provide ongoing remediation, we serve as the next step after a psychoeducational evaluation, working directly from existing testing reports.

For Clinicians: Diagnostic & Referral Language

Therapeutic Tutoring provides academic remediation and skill-building informed by — but distinct from — psychological diagnosis or therapy. We work with students presenting with:

  • Specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
  • ADHD-related executive function deficits (working memory, processing speed, organization, task initiation)
  • Twice-exceptional (2e) profiles, where giftedness co-occurs with a learning or attentional difference
  • Reading fluency and comprehension deficits
  • Math reasoning and computation difficulties tied to underlying processing weaknesses
Scope: Therapeutic Tutoring does not provide psychotherapy, diagnostic assessment, or clinical treatment. We work alongside therapeutic and diagnostic providers, using existing evaluations where available to shape an individualized academic support plan, and are glad to coordinate directly with treating clinicians, with appropriate releases in place.

How to Refer a Student or Patient

[Draft] Schedule an initial consultation and we'll follow up with the family to coordinate next steps.

Schedule a Consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I refer a client, patient, or student to Therapeutic Tutoring?
You can refer a student by scheduling an initial consultation through our online scheduler, or by reaching out directly. We will follow up with the family to coordinate next steps.
Do you require a formal diagnosis or evaluation report before starting?
No formal diagnosis is required to begin tutoring. If a psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluation is available, we are glad to incorporate it into the student's support plan.
Will you communicate with the referring provider?
Yes, with appropriate consent from the family, we are happy to coordinate with referring clinicians, school teams, or other providers involved in the student's care.
What ages or grade levels do you work with?
We work with students from 3rd grade through graduate school.
Is tutoring covered by insurance, or is it private pay?
Insurance may cover a portion of services, and some costs are typically out-of-pocket. Families are welcome to call us directly, and we'll help them figure out what applies to their situation.
What's the difference between tutoring and therapy?
Tutoring focuses on building academic skills such as reading, math, writing, and executive function strategies, while therapy addresses emotional, behavioral, or psychological concerns. Many students benefit from both, provided by separate, coordinated providers.

Additional Resources

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Dr. Alan Jacobson, Psy.D., MBA Founder and Clinical Director
Dr. Alan S. Jacobson, Psy.D., MBA, is a Clinical Psychologist and Founder of the Center for Applied Psychological Science. He is also the Founder and Clinical Director of Therapeutic Tutoring, a specialized educational therapy service integrating psychological expertise with structured academic intervention. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he oversees evidence-based cognitive educational therapy and individualized tutoring for students and adults with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, executive functioning challenges, and other learning disabilities. His work bridges the gap between traditional tutoring and clinically informed educational therapy services. This approach emphasizes durable skill development, executive functioning growth, and restored academic confidence — not just short-term grade improvement.
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