About Dr. Marshall

The name Inner Light reflects my belief that every individual possesses inherent strengths, resilience, and potential, even during life's most difficult seasons. My goal is to help individuals and families deeply understand themselves and their experiences so they can move forward with greater confidence, hope, and purpose.

Inner Insights is the educational resource library of Inner Light Psychological Services. My hope is that these resources transform complex psychological concepts into clear, practical, and evidence-based understanding, helping individuals, families, educators, and professionals better understand themselves and the people they care about.

I believe people deserve more than a diagnosis. They deserve understanding.

Whether I am conducting a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation or providing therapy, my goal is to understand the whole person, not simply identify symptoms or assign labels.

Every individual has a unique story, and understanding that story is just as important as understanding the symptoms that brought them to my office. My role is to listen carefully, follow the evidence, and help make sense of experiences that may initially feel confusing, overwhelming, or difficult to explain.

I believe understanding is one of the most powerful catalysts for change. When children, adolescents, young adults, and families understand the "why" behind behavior, they are better equipped to move forward with confidence, compassion, and hope.

No two individuals are exactly alike, which is why no two evaluations or therapy plans should be identical.

I strive to create a relaxed, collaborative, and supportive environment where children, adolescents, young adults, and families feel comfortable asking questions, sharing their experiences, and actively participating in the process.

Whether I am conducting an evaluation or providing therapy, my approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and scientific evidence. Rather than relying on assumptions, I seek to understand the underlying mechanisms contributing to a person's experiences. This allows recommendations to be individualized, meaningful, and practical for everyday life.

My reports are designed to do more than summarize test scores. They are intended to serve as lasting roadmaps that help families, educators, and other professionals continue understanding an individual's strengths, needs, and path forward long after the evaluation has ended.

I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Connecticut and am a licensed psychologist in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. I am also a licensed school psychologist in Connecticut and Massachusetts, providing me with a unique perspective on the intersection of psychology, education, and child development.

Throughout my career, I have worked across clinical, school, and community settings, allowing me to understand child development within the many environments that influence daily life. My experience includes providing therapy and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults with complex emotional, behavioral, learning, and neurodevelopmental concerns.

I have collaborated closely with families, educators, school districts, and multidisciplinary professionals while helping individuals navigate educational planning, IDEA and Section 504 processes, and evidence-based interventions.

Following graduate training, I completed a Health Service Provider postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychology, further developing expertise in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.

My clinical interests include comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing:

• Anxiety disorders
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Learning disorders
• Executive functioning difficulties
• Emotional regulation challenges
• School-related concerns
• Parent consultation

I've always been fascinated by understanding people: what shapes us, how we think, why we struggle, and what helps us grow. That curiosity continues to guide both my clinical work and my lifelong love of learning.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors (especially at the beach), skiing, gardening, painting, writing, and volunteering as a youth athletic coach. I was formerly a collegiate lacrosse player and competitive Muay Thai kickboxer, experiences that continue to shape my appreciation for resilience, discipline, and lifelong learning.

I also have an admittedly eclectic curiosity and enjoy learning about subjects ranging from psychology and neuroscience to quantum mechanics because I believe there is always more to discover about people—and about the world around us.

Whether you're seeking answers for your child, yourself, or someone you care about, I recognize that taking the first step can feel overwhelming.

My hope is that when you leave my office, you leave with more than a diagnosis or a treatment plan. I hope you leave with a deeper understanding of yourself or your loved one, practical guidance for moving forward, and the confidence that meaningful growth is possible.

Because understanding is often where hope begins.