Aaron Begley, MA, LLP
Aaron Begley, MA, LLP, is a master’s-level psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and their parents. Aaron takes an ethical, practical, and down-to-earth approach to therapy and psychological assessment, with an emphasis on helping young people feel comfortable, understood, and actively involved in their care.
Aaron works with children and teens experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic, and family concerns. In addition to providing therapy, Aaron conducts psychological testing and evaluations for children and adolescents, including evaluations involving attention, learning, executive functioning, emotional functioning, and behavioral concerns.
About Aaron Begley, MA, LLP
Aaron earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Psychology from Western Michigan University and his master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois.
He has worked with children and adolescents in a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and private practice.
Aaron strives to make therapy feel approachable and conversational rather than overly clinical. His first priority is helping children and teens feel safe and comfortable enough to develop a strong therapeutic relationship, recognizing that trust and meaningful change often take time.
Therapy for Children and Teens
Aaron works with children and adolescents experiencing concerns including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional and defiant behavior
- Academic difficulties and underachievement
- Anger and emotional regulation difficulties
- Self-esteem concerns
- Trauma
- Sexual orientation and identity concerns
- Gender identity concerns
- Behavioral concerns at home
- Parent-child communication difficulties
Aaron uses evidence-based approaches to help children and teens better understand themselves, navigate relationships with friends and family members, communicate their needs and emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to challenges.
He also works with parents and children to improve communication, better understand one another’s perspectives, and strengthen the parent-child relationship.
Psychological Testing and Evaluations
In addition to therapy, Aaron provides psychological testing and evaluations for children and adolescents. Psychological assessment can help families better understand how a child or teen thinks, learns, behaves, and experiences emotions while providing information that can help guide treatment and recommendations.
Depending on the referral question, an evaluation may explore areas such as cognitive functioning, academic skills, attention, executive functioning, emotional functioning, personality, or behavior.
Aaron is trained to administer psychological assessment measures including:
- Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V)
- Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV)
- Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT5)
- Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-3/A)
- Conners Continuous Performance Test (CPT3)
The specific measures used in an evaluation depend on the individual being evaluated and the questions the assessment is intended to address.
ADHD Testing for Children and Teens
Aaron also participates in evaluations involving concerns about attention, concentration, and executive functioning. ADHD evaluations typically consider information from multiple sources rather than relying on a single test or symptom checklist.
Families seeking diagnostic clarification for possible ADHD can learn more about our ADHD testing for children and teens in Kalamazoo.
Looking for Psychological Testing or Therapy?
If you are looking for psychological testing for your child or teen, learn more about psychological evaluations at Kalamazoo Child & Family Counseling.
If you are interested in therapy with Aaron or another member of our child and adolescent therapy team, you can request a therapy intake online. Our team can help determine which available provider may be a good fit for your child or teen.
You may also call 269-615-7637 and select Extension 1 for assistance.
