Our Pillars
Our mission is to advocate for students with disabilities or with suspected disabilities through high-quality virtual evaluations and services.
Our vision is to redefine excellence in individualized virtual evaluation service delivery.
Our purpose is to positively impact each student’s life and to contribute to the future success of our next generations.
Our Approach and Key Values to Psychoeducational Assessments
Grounded in a biopsychosocial framework of human development, our core leadership team commits to understanding the interactions between biological, cognitive, behavioral, psychological, socio-cultural, and environmental risk and resiliency factors. The fern (nature) and feather (nurture) brand images together represent our commitment to our multifaceted Psychoeducational Assessment approach.
Advocacy [with Impact]
Each session is an individualized opportunity to advocate for a child’s needs. We believe that individualized advocacy leads to positive impact and outcomes.
Innovation [with Adaptability]
Our services are virtually delivered using the most innovative technology and telepractice platforms available. Services can be adapted to individualized needs and to the emerging research in telepractice services.
Ongoing Professional Learning [with Collaboration]
Peer-to-peer consultative practices are implemented daily as an essential method for continued professional learning. Team-based collaboration and peer review processes allow for advanced perspective-taking and precision in decision making.
Passion for Making a Difference
Meet Our Team
Carissa Bowersox, Ph.D, NCSP
Owner & CEO
Dr. Bowersox is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and PA Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Bowersox earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology with a special proficiency in Neuroeducation from the Pennsylvania State University. Her research interests and special proficiencies include neurodiversity, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD presentations, complex trauma with related mental health needs, strength-based approaches, and reading processes. She has enjoyed servicing rural school districts across Pennsylvania as a school psychologist; completing Independent Educational Evaluations; teaching at the collegiate level; and now supporting her colleagues, family, and peers through opportunities with Bowersox & Associates LLC. She loves spending time outdoors with her hardworking husband and two very energetic boys. The fern and feather branded logo is also inspired by the family’s love of nature, a wild gander who joined their family, and the mountain of wild ferns surrounding their homestead.
David Weaver
Executive Coordinator
David Weaver is an Executive Coordinator whose responsibilities include both HR and Financial Operations. He is also Dr. Bowersox’s dad and known as “Pap”. Dave has 28 years of cumulative supervisory/management experiences. He has military experiences in the USN to include Veterinary Anesthesiologist, Surgical Technologist and Instructor, and Physical Fitness Coordinator. He is a proud father and grandfather, an avid golfer, and a 34-year drag racing veteran. We enjoy his energy and positive outlook.
Thamaira Boyle
Executive Coordinator
Thamaira Boyle is an Executive Coordinator and specialized in business management processes. Thamaira coordinates and manages evaluation services and is passionate about making a positive impact while helping others achieve their goals.
Crystal Yoder
Executive Coordinator
Crystal Yoder is an Executive Coordinator and also Dr. Bowersox’s mom. Crystal coordinates and manages our related services and evaluation services. She also helps support our financial operations. She has more than 23 years of experience in the hospital setting and comes with precise organizational skills, a positive presence, and a motivation to help others. We are thankful to have her empathy and perspective-taking on our team.
An Extension of Our Core Team
Meet Our Contractors
Redefining Excellence
Testimonials from Our Contractors
I have been employed by Bowersox for 1 year now. It has been a wonderful experience and I am looking to continue as a potential retirement opportunity in the years to come. The Bowersox Agency staff are wonderful, supportive, and professional with the services they provide and of their contractors.
Counselor, PA
I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be part of Bowersox and Associates. It is an honor to help serve students from all parts of Pennsylvania and to allow me to be a part of their educational journey by sharing their stories with me.
Nicole Sorokach Hummer
School Counselor, PA
Working for Bowersox & Associates, LLC has been a blessing both personally and professionally. I can always count on each member of the B&A Team to be supportive, responsive, and available for consult so that I am able to provide the highest quality of counseling services possible to my students and families. The flexibility with scheduling is an added bonus when balancing work and life at home with my family. It is a joy to work on this team!
Debbie, LCSW
I have called Bowersox and Associates my work home for almost 3 years now. I have loved getting to support families while working alongside such talented and intelligent clinicians and service providers. Bowersox and Associates has created an atmosphere of support and opportunity for each of their providers. This makes my work so much easier and efficient and allows me to focus on what I love the most, working with families.
Kaylee Chittenden, Ed.S, NCSP
School Psychologist, TN + PA
As a school psychologist, I’m fortunate to have the flexibility of making my own schedule and the ability to work fully from home. The support I receive from my superiors is invaluable, and I always feel backed by a team that cares about my professional growth and well-being. I have access to great tools and resources, which make my job more effective and enjoyable. Plus, I’m partnered with amazing schools that value my expertise and the work I do. It’s truly a rewarding and balanced career that allows me to thrive.
Alexus Dutrieuille
School Psychologist, PA
Bowersox and Associates are the epitome of “team approach”. The evaluators really work together to comprehensively evaluate children in order to best identify their needs.
Dr. Shayna
OT, PA
Working for Bowersox & Associates has been a wonderful experience, allowing me to grow both personally and professionally. It’s been the perfect complement to my full-time position, offering the flexibility to create my own schedule. The diverse team of counselors brings a wealth of experience and fresh ideas, fostering an environment of growth and collaboration. I truly enjoy being part of each student’s journey as they uncover their true potential, overcome challenges, and achieve their dreams. It’s inspiring to work with a company so dedicated to student advocacy and making a difference.
Erin Salmon, LPC
School Counselor, PA
When I first started working with Bowersox and Associates, I was nervous to be an independent contractor. But to say that this company is truly a genuinely supportive TEAM is an understatement. They care about their team so immensely and are there to help and support you through every step. They CARE…which is hard to say about a lot of companies these days. The work we do with students and their families does not go unnoticed. This company has truly helped me grow individually and professionally!
Bryanna
School Counselor, PA
Working with Bowersox and Associates for about a year now has tremendously improved my practices as a school psychologist. Their mentorship and peer review support system is unmatched!
School Psychologist, PA
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent working for this agency. The integrity and encouragement of the staff is second to none; thus, creating a very positive working atmosphere!
Catherine Davis
School Psychologist, PA
I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the Bowersox & Associates team! Everyone is consistently supportive and collaborative. The position has great flexibility and I get to work with students and their families to identify needs and help them obtain the services and modifications they need to excel academically. This is a company made up of people who really care and do the best they can to help those they serve.
Occupational Therapist, PA
I feel lucky and honored to work with such talented and hard-working therapists, psychologists and staff members who keep this company performing at the highest level. I look forward to continuing to help all learners and families reach their highest potential.
Alexa Roma
Speech-Language Pathologist, PA
Working with Dr. Bowersox and her colleagues the past few months have been amazing. They are all very welcoming, push you to do your best work and will work hard to make sure you have everything you need for your evaluation.
Katelyn Marianelli
Contracted School Psychologist, PA
Bowersox is a choose your own adventure. You can supplement your income from a school district position or you can control destiny and decide how you would like to practice. Ultimately, the choice is yours, but whatever you choose, it allows you to not only control your destiny, but also financial direction and outcomes.
Nicholas J. Price, Ed.S., M.Ed.
I can’t think of one additional thing Bowersox & Assoc. could do to improve their company. They are extremely organized, and the respect and support offered with every interaction is beyond compare. I am proud to be working with this company.
Diane Daley
School Counselor, PA
Working for Bowersox & Associates over the past year+ has given me the opportunity to expand my clinical skills in ways that far surpassed my goals. Helping students and their families has filled a void that I didn’t know I was missing. I’m grateful for this opportunity and am excited to continue to grow personally and professionally in this position!
Allison Solt
Speech-Language Pathologist, PA
The level of team work between our evaluating team for each learner has been a remarkable experience to be a part of. It is so beneficial to the student but also a blessing on my heart to know that for each student we evaluate we are collaborating as a team with timely and effective communication to ensure any area of need will be addressed to enhance the optimal performance for the child.
Bethanie Allen
Occupational Therapist, PA
Working these past few months with Bowersox and Associates, LLC has been such a wonderful experience. Each interaction I have had with other team members has been positive, encouraging and helpful. It has also been an easy addition to my full time work schedule. I look forward to what the future holds working with this amazing team!
Kristin Hatch MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, IL
I never thought working with a virtual team I would feel connected or a team environment, but I do, and I’m very grateful. I have never worked for or with a more genuine team.
Emily
Occupational Therapist, PA
Working with Bowersox & Associates LLC has provided me the flexibility to stay relevant, grow professionally and thrive financially while still balancing other clinical positions within my field as well as supporting my family. The entire team works together and supports each others’ desires to grow, initiate ideas and excel in a peer review fashion. I am so grateful to have found this team and excited at the continued growth and stability of Bowersox & Associates LLC.
Team Member
Speech and Language Pathologist, PA + NJ
Working for Bowersox & Associates LLC has helped me grow immensely not only as a professional, but also as an individual. This position has provided me the opportunity to slow down and challenge/improve upon my clinical judgement, which isn’t always possible with the overflowing workload of the traditional brick-and-mortar position. Working for Bowersox & Associates has truly been nothing short of an amazing experience and I plan on continuing independent contract work with them for the foreseeable future.
Kristi A. Wilk
School Psychologist, PA
When I began working at Bowersox & Associates, I thought it would be difficult to effectively support students through virtual assessment. I quickly found that this was not the case at all. Students and parents are genuinely happy they can be supported in their dominant language, and other clinicians are excited about the in-depth family input collected by a bilingual clinician. It is really rewarding to know that I can make an impact in my work online.
Rachel M.
School Psychologist, WA
Our Purpose