Professional expertise in mental health & neurodevelopment
Dr. Lakes' background includes research, teaching, clinical practice, and forensic consultations relevant to mental health and child & adolescent psychology.
She works with individuals, families, professionals, and legal teams to help build meaningful, connected relationships and environments supporting healthy outcomes.
Clinical Practice.
Clinical services for children, adolescents, college students, and adults include psychodiagnostic evaluations, neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessments.
Forensic Consultation.
Forensic Consultation and Expert Evaluation/Opinion as well as training for legal professionals in areas relevant to mental health and child and adolescent development.
Research.
Dr. Lakes' CV details dozens of awards and honors received in the last two decades, as well as research service to governmental agencies and international research consultation.
Our Practice.
We provide psychodiagnostic evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, psychoeducational assessments, clinical consultation, and individual and family psychotherapy. We specialize in children and adolescents (as well as adults), including those with ADHD, Autism, behavior disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression. We also have expertise in diagnosing and developing plans for highly-gifted children.
“To every child: I dream of a world where you can laugh, dance, sing, learn, live in peace and be happy.”
— Malala Yousafzai
Contact us.
Locations in Riverside County
and Orange County, California
IMPORTANT: For a clinical appointment
(evaluations, assessments, clinical consultations,
and psychotherapy), Dr. Lakes can only book
appointments through UCR at 844-827-8000
and select Option #4 (Psychiatry Dept).