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Northwest Dyslexia Center

An Integrative Approach to Dyslexia

An Integrative Approach to DyslexiaAn Integrative Approach to Dyslexia

Our Team

Alison Craker

Alison Craker

Alison Craker

Clinician, NWDC Owner

Kelly Arnold

Alison Craker

Alison Craker

Clinician, NWDC Founder

Geeta Glasser

Alison Craker

Geeta Glasser

Intake Coordinator, Tutor, Trainer

Tammy williams

Tara Watkins-Sumner

Malerie Williams

Clinician Assistant

Malerie Williams

Tara Watkins-Sumner

Malerie Williams

Tutor (Horizon Christian School)

Tara Watkins-Sumner

Tara Watkins-Sumner

Tara Watkins-Sumner

Tutor (Horizon Christian School)

Kim Spalding

Heather Fisher

Heather Fisher

Tutor

Heather Fisher

Heather Fisher

Heather Fisher

Tutor, Trainer

Jessica Baker

Heather Fisher

Jessica Baker

Office Manager

Meet the Clinicians

Kelly Arnold, MS Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling

Kelly Arnold, MS Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling

Kelly Arnold, MS Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling

I have been working with children who have dyslexia for twenty-two years.  I started this journey as a mother of a severely dyslexic child.  The schools were ill-equipped to guide  my family in how to identify and help my child.  I eventually found answers for my son, but not until after his academic struggles had impacted his self-esteem.  


I decided to change careers and become a dyslexia tutor so that other families would not have to go through what our family had been through.  At that time, there weren't any degrees in dyslexia, so I simply took graduate coursework in dyslexia and related fields such as ADHD.  I eventually took a dyslexia screener course so that I could assess for dyslexia.  


After I opened the NW Dyslexia Center, I saw how many children were emotionally impacted by their dyslexia and/or ADHD.  I went back to school to get my Masters in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling, so that I could achieve licensure and take a more holistic approach with diagnostic assessments.  Anxiety, depression, and ADHD can all impact learning and of course, self-esteem.  I wanted to make sure that all students that we see here can have a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, as needed.  My goal is to help your family get the information that you need in a way that works best for your family, both now and in the long term.


I specialize in assessment and counseling around dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety/depression, and self-esteem.  


Kelly Arnold, MS Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

(Founder of NWDC)

Memberships:  International Dyslexia Association and American Counseling Association 

Alison Craker, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor

Kelly Arnold, MS Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling

Kelly Arnold, MS Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling

From the time I was a child, I had always been drawn to helping others. Even before I graduated I knew what I would claim as my college major. Social work and psychology quickly became a passion for me as I tested the waters, interning in a variety of settings including the in-patient social work department for a major hospital, making regular visits to both ER and regular floor patients. 


For my master’s degree, I interned at Portland’s Grotto Counseling Center. My time there included individual, couple, and group therapy, which helped me gain a great deal of experience with a variety of diagnoses. I also became very intrigued and passionate in personality inventories, behavioral and academic assessments, learning how effective they can be for treatment.


For the past 25 years I have had the privilege of working with youth of all ages in various dynamics and settings. It is a pure joy for me to watch them grow and mature and most importantly, I love being part of their journey. Since 2004, I have been working closely with both kids and adults with ADHD, Dyslexia and other learning disabilities. I love my work!


I specialize in assessment and counseling for those with learning disabilities, ADHD and other challenges that are associated with these diagnoses.



Alison Craker, M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor

(Owner of NWDC)

Memberships: Lifetime Member of the International Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Association of America



Documents for your review

NWDC Notice of Privacy Practices and Client Rights (pdf)

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Professional Disclosure Statement- Kelly Arnold (pdf)

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Professional Disclosure Statement- Alison Craker (pdf)

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