Your Behavioral & Developmental Health Partner
WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD SHOULD REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Achieving your child’s ideal behavioral and developmental health is a personal journey. Our concierge care provides children and their families with one-on-one personalized attention, allowing for in-depth conversations and tailored health plans. With a smaller patient panel, our team of physicians and counselors can spend more time understanding your child’s individual needs and develop strategies to help your child meet their personal goals.
Let our experience guide you.
AREAS OF SERVICE
Academic Difficulties
ADD | ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Dyslexia
Electronic Device Overuse
Executive Functioning
High-Functioning Autism
Learning Disabilities
Sleep Difficulty | Insomnia
Social Pragmatics Training
Speech Therapy
WE PARTNER WITH YOU TO PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK TO HELP ACHIEVE YOUR INDIVIDUAL GOALS.
“As parents and providers, our job is to provide a stable base for our children, to create a scaffolding and give them tools to grow, and then allow them to go into the world on their own path with the best opportunities for success. This is Launchpad.”
FOUNDER + Director | David S. Chung, MD
Dr. David S. Chung is a board-certified primary care pediatrician with over twenty-five years of experience.
Dr. Chung graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with an undergraduate degree in biology before earning his Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency training in pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital.
His clinical interests include ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Chung lives in Wellesley with his wife and two daughters.
OUR TEAM:
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Adam holds a B.A in psychology and a M.E.D in Mental Health Counseling, along with dual licenses as a mental health school adjustment counselor. For the past 19 years, he has worked as a psychotherapist, supporting children with diverse diagnoses, while also serving as a visiting lecturer at Mass General Teaching Hospital.
He believes that therapy is most effective when it is grounded in positive support and a strong professional relationship. He specializes in children and adolescents dealing with anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD.
In his free time, Adam enjoys spending time with his family and friends, participating in various sports, practicing Krav Maga, coaching, and traveling
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Rachel is a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The College of Saint Rose in 1999. She holds a Certificate (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology through the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts. Over the past two decades, Rachel has gained extensive experience across a wide range of settings, from serving students in the San Francisco Unified School District to providing individualized services in private practice as well as in the hospital outpatient setting.
Rachel’s passion is empowering individuals to find their voice by helping children and adults build confidence, communication skills, connection and independence through compassionate, evidence-based therapy. She is committed to creating supportive, collaborative relationships with families and tailoring intervention to meet each client’s unique strengths and needs.
Outside of the office, Rachel loves spending time outdoors and enjoys hiking, mountain biking and skiing with her husband, their three boys and the family’s two Labradors.