Claudia Rutherford

Claudia Rutherford, PhD, serves as the president of Pioneer Valley Psychological Assessment Inc., a distinguished group practice devoted to the psychological, educational, and neuropsychological evaluation of individuals from pretense to adulthood. Alongside her colleagues, Dr. Flannery Geier and Dr. Emily Love, she specializes in identifying the psychological, cognitive, and academic profiles of clients, offering tailored recommendations that foster success in school, work, and personal lives. The team prides itself on producing user-friendly reports and actively collaborates with clients, families, and referral sources to ensure evaluations lead to meaningful change and greater self-understanding. Utilizing a comprehensive array of psychological, academic, and neuropsychological measures, they select assessments uniquely suited to the presenting concerns of each client. Committed to thorough and thoughtful evaluations, they work closely with parents and providers to unravel the challenges clients may face, offering insights and actionable suggestions for improvement. Their warm and personable approach, combined with extensive experience in assessments across various age groups and subspecialties, reflect their dedication to the community and to empowering clients to thrive.