Ellen Braaten

Dr. Ellen Braaten, PhD, is a renowned psychologist, researcher, television contributor, and author who works tirelessly in the field of pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment, particularly in the areas of assessing learning disabilities and attentional disorders. Her career spans over 30 years with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University, a post-doctoral fellowship in Child/Adult Psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado – Denver, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin – all of which establishes her as the authority on pediatric neuropsychology.

Dr. Braaten acts as both Director of the Learning and Emotional Assessment Programs at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of general child psychology at Harvard University. She specializes in pediatric neuropsychology, while also serving as a member of the American Psychological Association and American Psychological Society. She has published research on topics relating to ADHD, ADD, gender and psychology, motherhood, depression, anxiety in children, and learning disabilities. In the publishing arena, Dr. Braaten’s book The Child Clinician’s Report Writing Handbook has been called “the most comprehensive child assessment handbook available.” She also wrote Straight Talk About Psychological Testing for Kids to help parents and professionals navigate through the psychological testing process. Her most recent book, entitled Finding the Right Mental Health Care for Your Child, was published by the American Psychological Association and received critical acclaim. This book is an easy-to-read guide for parents and helps them take charge of their child’s care, providing the tools and knowledge to find the best possible treatment around.

She is an accomplished and engaging speaker who has appeared at multiple conferences and parenting groups. Dr. Ellen Braaten is not only a psychologist: she is an activist, a philanthropist, and a mother of two, allowing her to relate to a wide variety of audiences.