Lara Urso M.Ed, CAGS, LEP

With 20 years of experience as a school psychologist, I have worked with students from preschool through high school with a wide range of learning, attention, social-emotional, behavioral, and medical needs. Since becoming a school psychologist in 2006, I have spent the majority of my career with Winchester Public Schools and have also worked for the Northborough-Southborough Regional School District.

I am passionate about conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and helping families better understand how their child learns, processes information, and experiences the world. My goal is to identify each child’s unique strengths and areas of need while providing meaningful, practical recommendations that support success at school, at home, and beyond.

In addition to evaluations, I am deeply committed to helping children and adolescents develop the social-emotional skills that serve as the foundation for lifelong success. Through SEL enrichment groups, I create engaging, supportive experiences where students build self-awareness, emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, resilience, confidence, and healthy relationships. My goal is to help young people develop the tools they need to navigate challenges, advocate for themselves, and thrive both academically and personally.

Throughout my career, I have partnered closely with parents, educators, administrators, and related service providers to support each student’s growth. Having spent two decades working within public schools, I have extensive knowledge of special education services, the evaluation process, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and Section 504 Plans. I have conducted countless evaluations, written IEPs, chaired eligibility and team meetings, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure students receive the supports they need.

As both an educational psychologist and the mother of four children, I understand that seeking answers for your child can feel overwhelming. My own daughter has dyslexia, giving me the unique perspective of sitting on both sides of the special education table—as a school psychologist and as a parent and advocate. That experience has strengthened my commitment to creating a thoughtful, collaborative process where families feel heard, informed, and empowered every step of the way.

After more than 20 years in public education, I am excited to bring my experience, compassion, and passion for helping children and families to my private practice as an educational psychologist, where I strive to provide individualized, comprehensive, and meaningful support for every child I have the privilege of working with.

Evaluation May Include Assessment Of:

• Cognitive and Reasoning Abilities

• Academic Skills – Reading, writing, and mathematics

• Attention and Executive Functioning

• Memory and Learning Processes

• Social-Emotional and Behavioral Functioning

• School-Based Functioning and Learning Needs