Dr. Michael Sisbarro
Dr. Michael Sisbarro is an eminently qualified and dedicated educational psychologist based in Jacksonville, Florida. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Sisbarro will provide a comprehensive, science-based, and compassionate approach to your child or young adult’s educational, behavioral, and psychological needs.
Dr. Sisbarro is a state licensed school psychologist, clinically trained at the University of Miami (B.S. in Psychology), Florida International University (M.S. in School Psychology), and the University of Florida (Ph.D. in School Psychology). He has been trained by and is a charter member of the National Physicians Consortium in Attention Deficit Disorders and over the past 30 years, has received extensive training in ADHD and learning disabilities from the senior scientists in the world. He has served on the Professional Advisory Board of CH.A.D.D. of Duval County, was appointed to be the State Education Coordinator for the State ADHD Council, and has lobbied for education law reform for children with disabilities in Tallahassee, FL and Washington, D.C. He is a past professional board member of the Florida Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Dr. Sisbarro stands out for his extensive experience and genuine dedication to helping children and families. His approach is compassionate, personalized, and informed by the latest advancements in psychology and the science of learning. He is well-versed in advocating for appropriate accommodations and interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults through the proper development of 504 Accommodation Plans and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Dr. Sisbarro's areas of clinical interest and expertise include the assessment and treatment of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults, learning disabilities, dyslexia, emotional and behavioral problems, the multi-handicapped child, and children with developmental disabilities. He excels in identifying and assisting children and adolescents with Autism, Conduct Disorders, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Tourette syndrome, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and assisting parents in making prudent educational decisions for their children, including promotion/retention decisions and developing/modifying 504 Accommodation Plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP). He has served as expert witness on cases involving ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and Autism.
Whether addressing academic challenges, emotional issues, or behavioral concerns, Dr. Sisbarro is committed to helping each person reach their full potential. For additional information or to schedule an appointment with Sisbarro Education & Counseling Center, please call the office at 904.379.6317.
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Areas of Expertise
ADHD
Dyslexia
Learning Disabilities
Autism
Emotional/Behavioral Difficulties
Gifted Evaluations
504 Plans/IEPs
Appropriate Testing Accommodations
(FAST, ISEE/PSAT/SAT/ACT)
Sisbarro Education & Counseling Center
Dr. Michael Sisbarro
Licensed School Psychologist
Florida License #SS313
NPI # 1699827808
University of Florida
Ph.D. in School Psychology
Florida International University
M.S. in School Psychology
University of Miami
B.A. in Psychology
Client Testimonials
The Right Interventions
"We had to fight with the county to get the right interventions for my son. We fought for two years and got nowhere. Dr. Sisbarro tested him and then went to his school and fought for us. We now have an amazing IEP that we should have had years ago. If your child has ADHD, behavior issues, or reading difficulties, you need to be at Dr. Sisbarro’s office ASAP."
Professional & Thorough
"I used Dr. [Name Redacted] which was on my insurance plan. It was a waste of time and money. They had a doctor OVERSEE the testing, but the person who did the actual testing and wrote the report was a doctoral student. She was completely wrong with her diagnosis, and we couldn’t even understand her report. What a waste of time and money. Dr. Sisbarro is the only doctor in his office. He does everything! He is professional and really thorough."
Effective Help
"Dr. Sisbarro and his staff are a pleasure to have during trying times. I would recommend them if you want wholesome, honest, and effective help."
On Your Team
"Dr. Sisbarro and his staff are amazing! We were treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. My child loves Dr. Sisbarro and the office (which is a sports theme). He even took the time to pass the football with my child after the appointment. Dr. Sisbarro is definitely someone you want on your "team" when dealing with schools, accommodations, etc. He helped our family with our child's learning disability when it seemed like no one else could."
Helped Tremendously
"Dr. Sisbarro has helped my teenage son tremendously over the years. We have benefited from his experience and our family has grown closer because of his advice. He has helped our daughter overcome severe anxiety and helped me be a better parent to both of my kids!"
Very Knowledgable
"I highly recommend Dr Sisbarro. No other doctor has taken the time to help me figure out how to help my son. He even had us come in on one of his days off so we could get testing done before our meeting with the school. Dr Sisbarro is incredibly patient and very knowledgeable. My son looks forward to going there and seeing the bunny and golden retriever before his appt. He doesn’t take insurance but he is worth every penny. He is much better than doctors we’ve seen in the past who take our insurance. Sometimes I don’t know why I bother having insurance when the good doctors are self pay…in this case, he is totally worth it."
Treated Like Family
"I highly recommend Dr. Sisbarro to all families with children! He has tested and counseled both of my children. They always felt comfortable talking with him and he gave us great advice for parenting, selecting schools, and teaching study skills. My son received tutoring from one of his reading therapists for 4 months (2 hrs a week) and his reading skills increased 2 grade levels! He always has great people working for him. Everyone there is friendly and we were treated like family."
A Solid Plan
"We had our son tested with Dr. Sisbarro. My husband and I feel this was one of the best things we could have done to ensure our son's individual learning style was properly assessed; we can now move forward with a solid plan for our child's educational needs. Dr. Sisbarro has earned my family's confidence and we highly recommend him to others."
Strongly Recommend
"Dr Sisbarro is a knowledgeable doctor who goes out of his way to help our family. Our daughter needed school accommodations and he tested her and provided diagnoses and recommendations for treatment that we right on the mark. After he gave us the results of her testing, we did behavior management counseling with him and she went from having multiple daily meltdowns and tantrums to having one short meltdown in two weeks and being "first time complaint" 80 percent of the time...after just the first behavior consultation session! This was worth our time and money! My husband is a pediatrician...he will strongly recommend Dr Sisbarro to his patients who need help with academic or behavioral issues from now on."
Serving Families of Northeast Florida since 1994
Address
11512 Lake Mead Avenue
Suite #305
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Book an Appointment
For questions or to schedule an appointment, call the office at 904.379.6317
