About Dr. Caitlin Ames

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with more than a decade of experience in psychological assessment and consultation. For more than a decade, I worked in private practice in Seattle, specializing in evaluations for children and adolescents and collaborating closely with independent and private schools throughout the region.

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As I guided families through the school admissions process, I noticed the same pattern: parents often felt anxious about testing, unsure what to expect, and overwhelmed by information.

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The same questions came up again and again. What actually happens during testing? How should I prepare my child? What do the scores mean? How much should I worry about the results?

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Pebble grew from a desire to make those answers more accessible.

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I'm also a parent. I know firsthand how much weight families carry through this process — and how much it helps to feel informed going in.

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Clinical knowledge. Real parenting.