About Dr. Childs
Neuropsychology practiced with precision, compassion, and a deep respect for the complexity of every patient's story.
Dr. Kathleen Childs, Psy.D., ABPP is a licensed psychologist and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with nearly a decade of experience providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in medical center settings across Pennsylvania and New York. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Marywood University and went on to complete her pre-doctoral training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City where she worked in rehabilitation neuropsychology providing both evaluative and therapeutic services. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania where she received additional specialized training in the evaluation of neurological and neurodegenerative conditions, pre- and post-surgical assessment, and diagnostic testing in medically complex populations.
Prior to founding Precision Neuropsychology Services, Dr. Childs worked as an attending neuropsychologist at St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem and Geisinger's Memory and Cognition Clinic in Wilkes-Barre, where she provided comprehensive evaluation to diagnostically diverse populations and served as training faculty for the next generation of neuropsychologists.
In March 2025, Dr. Childs received board certification in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) — a credential that requires demonstration of advanced competency through a demanding examination process, representing the gold standard of professional excellence in the field.
Education and Training
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology — Marywood University (APA Accredited)
M.A., Clinical Psychology — Marywood University (APA Accredited)
B.A., Psychology — The Pennsylvania State University
Pre-Doctoral Internship — Mount Sinai Medical Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York City (APA Accredited)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship — Geisinger Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Neuropsychology, Danville, PA
Licensure and Certifications
Licensed Psychologist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
Professional Affiliations
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA)
National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN)
A Note on My Approach
I founded Precision Neuropsychology Services because I believe that a neuropsychological evaluation should be more than a set of scores on a page.
In my years of practice, I have come to understand that what makes neuropsychological assessment truly meaningful is the opportunity it provides to capture someone's story — their lived experience, the history that brought them to this moment, and the full context of who they are as a person. Healthcare so often centers on identifying problems in isolation, but the story behind those problems can offer profound insight into the nuances of what is actually going on. I take that seriously.
At Precision Neuropsychology Services, I prioritize goodness of fit over volume. I am not interested in seeing as many patients as possible — I am interested in doing this work well, for the right patients, with the time and care it deserves. Every evaluation I conduct is comprehensive by design, individualized in its approach, and grounded in the belief that the people who come to me — and the providers who refer them — deserve nothing less.
— Dr. Kathleen Childs, Psy.D., ABPP