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You know your child better than anyone. If something feels off at school, trust your instincts. You are not overreacting.
Crescent Psychological Services is a private-pay educational-psychology practice. We help families get real answers about what is going on, and what to do next.
By appointment, serving California’s Central Valley and Central Coast. In person in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties. Virtual throughout California.
Practice story
Crescent exists because its founder believes in a world where every individual is deeply seen, genuinely supported, and fully empowered to live a life of beauty, meaning, and possibility.
Its mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and legally sound assessment, consultation, and treatment services that heal and empower individuals to move beyond their struggles, navigate life’s challenges with confidence, and step into their very best lives.
Who you’ll work with
You’ll work directly with the person handling your child’s evaluation, from the first conversation through the recommendations that follow. We look forward to meeting your family.
Bio
Marcia Miller
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #3015)
For over two decades, I have dedicated my career to advocating for students with disabilities—some of the most vulnerable and resilient individuals in our communities. I bring a wide range of experience to my work: I have been a school psychologist for 21 years, a licensed educational psychologist for 17 years, a special education administrator for more than a decade, and a graduate school instructor for 12 years, helping to train the next generation of school psychologists.
As both a credentialed school psychologist and a licensed educational psychologist, I am uniquely positioned to offer assessment services that address the full scope of student needs. My evaluations include eligibility determinations based on the California Education Code, as well as clinical diagnoses grounded in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This dual expertise allows me to provide thorough, legally defensible assessments, which can be a critical asset in navigating special education due process proceedings or civil rights complaints.
This work is deeply personal to me. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how the right support, at the right time, can transform a student’s life—not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. I believe every student deserves to be seen, heard, and given the opportunity to thrive. It is a privilege to stand alongside students and families as they advocate for the services and recognition they deserve.
Credentials
Marcia Lynn Miller is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #3015), a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and holds an MA in Counseling Psychology.
Credentials do the talking.
Where we work
By appointment, serving California’s Central Valley and Central Coast.
In person in Fresno, Madera, Merced, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties. Virtual throughout California.
No public street address. Call or text (559) 287‑8351.
Fees are discussed at consultation. Do not send records, reports, or sensitive details about your child through a public form.
Start with a conversation
Restore your peace.
You do not have to carry this by yourself. Tell us what's happening, and let's figure it out together.
Marcia Lynn Miller, LEP #3015 · Independent practice
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