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Cary, NC · Serving families across North Carolina

Understanding is the first step forward.

Psychological evaluations for children through adulthood, therapy for children and young adults through age 22, homeschool testing, and ESA+ renewals, from a former school psychologist who has worked in and out of the classroom.

Licensed Psychological Associate 20+ Years Experience Health Services Provider-PA Evaluations from Childhood Through Adulthood
Private pay, no insurance hassle Children, teens & adults In person in Cary, NC NC License #5339

How can Anchor EEC help?

Anchor EEC offers two kinds of support: evaluations that explain what is going on, and therapy that offers steady support for children, teens, and young adults. Many families use both.

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Therapy and counseling

For children, teens, and young adults through college

  • Anxiety and worry
  • School stress
  • Self-confidence
  • Attention and organization
  • Friendships and social stress
  • Starting college
  • Adjusting to a new diagnosis
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Your Ally

Parent support & advocacy

Navigating 504 plans and IEPs can feel overwhelming. We translate complex educational jargon into clear, digestible information, so you understand your rights and options.

  • Deep knowledge of NC educational programs
  • We attend 504 & IEP meetings as your advocate
  • Turning stressors into positive action plans
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"Think of us as your ally."
Guiding families through every step.

Why Families Choose Anchor

Experience you can anchor to

20+ Years in psychology
#5339 NC license (LPA)
A decade In private practice
1:1 Testing, never handed off
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Meet Rebecca

Rebecca Rose Helms, MA, CAS, HSP-PA, LPA

Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) and Health Services Provider-PA (HSP-PA) | License #5339

With over 20 years of experience as a school psychologist and private practitioner, Rebecca brings an insider's view of every school setting. As a parent whose own children attended public school, private school, and homeschool, she connects with families on a level few providers can. She can also offer suggestions on curriculum for homeschool families.

UNC Chapel Hill, BA Psychology East Carolina University, MA + CAS Licensed Psychological Associate 20+ Years Experience

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Common Questions

Answers to common questions

What is a psychological evaluation?

A psychological evaluation is a set of one-on-one tests and interviews that measures thinking, learning, attention, behavior, and emotions. It explains why something is hard, confirms or rules out conditions such as ADHD or dyslexia, and ends with a written report and specific recommendations for home and school.

How long does an evaluation take?

Most evaluations involve 2 to 4 hours of testing, sometimes split across two visits. Your written report and feedback session follow within about 3 to 4 weeks.

Do you accept insurance?

No. Anchor EEC is private pay and does not bill insurance, which keeps fees lower than most practices and means no prior authorization or diagnosis is needed to start. Payment is due at the time of service. HSA funds usually work as reimbursement: you pay at your visit, then submit your receipt to be paid back (eligibility depends on your plan). Anchor EEC is on the official NCSEAA provider list, so ESA+ families can pay through ClassWallet or pay at the visit and request reimbursement (ESA+ covers testing and therapy related to a student's academic progress). If you have out-of-network benefits, we can also provide a superbill to submit to your insurer; reimbursement is not guaranteed.

Do you offer therapy as well as testing?

Yes. Rebecca provides therapy and counseling for children, teens, and young adults through age 22, including anxiety, school stress, self-confidence, and attention-related struggles. You do not need an evaluation first, and if you have had one, therapy can build directly on the results.

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