You don’t have to figure this out alone.
When your child is struggling, whether it’s anxiety that won’t let go, a school morning that ends in tears, or a feeling that something is getting in the way and no one can tell you what, it’s hard to know where to turn. You want someone who will see your child clearly, take your concerns seriously, and give you a real plan.
For more than 25 years, that’s what Dr. Marnee Firestone has done for families in Boca Raton and beyond.
Why families choose Dr. Marnee
She understands the brain and the classroom. Dr. Marnee began her career with a teaching certificate in early childhood education, went on to earn master’s degrees in developmental and school psychology, and completed a dual doctorate in school and clinical child psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology. Few psychologists are trained to understand both how a child’s brain works and what actually happens to that child in a classroom. Dr. Marnee is.
She sees the whole child. Behavior is rarely just about behavior. Dr. Marnee’s approach is grounded in the bio-psycho-social model, which means she looks at the whole picture: how your child’s brain learns and regulates emotion, how they think and feel, and how family, school, and friendships fit together. That’s how she finds what’s really getting in the way.
She treats parents as partners. You know your child better than anyone. Dr. Marnee works with you, not around you, giving you practical tools and helping you feel confident in how you respond at home.
She has trained where the hardest cases are treated. Dr. Marnee completed her pre-doctoral internship in pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. Her doctoral research focused on children with seizure disorders and brain injuries. That depth of training means that whether your concern is anxiety, attention, learning, or something medical, you’re working with someone who has seen it before.
She brings everyone to the same table. With your permission, Dr. Marnee works directly with your child’s pediatrician, teachers, and school team, so the plan you leave with gets used, not just filed away.
She’s been part of this community since 2002. Dr. Marnee has run her private practice in Boca Raton for more than two decades, and she lives here with her family. [Families are referred to her by local schools, including ___, and by physicians across South Florida.]
Her care can follow your family. Dr. Marnee is PSYPACT-authorized, a credential held by [approximately 1 in 5] psychologists, allowing her to continue working with clients by telehealth in more than 40 states. When your teen leaves for college, or your family spends part of the year elsewhere, the relationship doesn’t have to end.
A note from Dr. Marnee
I’ve always believed that every person is a diamond, with great depth, interests, and brilliance. My job is to help them shine brighter.
By the time most families call me, they’ve been worried for a while. They’ve tried what they know how to do, and they’re tired. I want every parent who walks into my office to leave feeling two things: that someone finally understands their child, and that there’s a clear way forward.
Anxiety, learning differences, and developmental challenges are real, but they are also very workable. Children are remarkably capable of growth when the adults around them understand what they need. Helping families get there is the work I love most.
— Dr. Marnee Firestone, Psy.D.
How Dr. Marnee can help
- Therapy for children, teens, college students, and adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, school avoidance, and life transitions, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
- Parent guidance to help you respond to your child with confidence and strengthen your family’s bond.
- Comprehensive evaluations, including neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and gifted testing, for clear answers about attention, learning, development, and medical concerns.
Beyond the office
Dr. Marnee has published articles, been interviewed by national print and online media, lectured at schools and universities, and appeared on parenting podcasts. She is also the co-founder of The Parenting Experts™, which brings evidence-based parent education to schools and families.
Education and training
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Clinical & Neuropsychology: The Assessment & Treatment Centers
Pre-Doctoral Internship, Pediatric Neuropsychology: University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital
Psy.D., School-Clinical Child Psychology (APA-accredited), 2002: Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University
M.S., School Psychology, 1999: Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University
M.A., Developmental Psychology, 1997: Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A., Psychology, 1996: Clark University, with a Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood through Kindergarten
Licensed Psychologist, State of Florida PY6833
PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology
Let’s talk about your family.
A brief consultation is the easiest way to see whether Dr. Marnee is the right fit.