She is also a licensed speech pathologist with over 25 years of experience treating adults with communication disorders. Her clinical experience as a speech pathologist combined with specialized training in pain management and hypnotherapy provides a unique perspective for individuals experiencing distress. Dr. Hopkins utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach that challenges each individual to define and achieve realistic objectives. She also works with adult survivors of prolonged childhood abuse applying the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approach. Dr. Hopkins is available for comprehensive psychological assessments of school age children and adults, including