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Building Strong Minds

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About Us

About Dr. Polk, PhD.

 Dr. Xavier J. Polk, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist with more than 40 years of experience helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and complex behavioral challenges achieve greater independence and improved quality of life. 

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Our Mission

 At Core Behavior Psychology, our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and learning difficulties through compassionate, evidence-based behavioral services. We are dedicated to empowering individuals, supporting families, educating communities, and partnering with schools and organizations to build skills, promote independence, and create opportunities for every person to reach their fullest potential. 

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Our Vision

At Core Behavior Psychology, we envision a world where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the foundational skills needed to reach their fullest potential. By teaching the core skills that support communication, self-regulation, social interaction, and lifelong learning, we help expand opportunities for independence, meaningful relationships, community participation, and vocational success. Our commitment is to provide evidence-based, compassionate care while partnering with families, educators, and support professionals to create lasting change. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience a life defined not by limitations, but by possibilities, choices, and achievements.

We're here to Help. Whether your are a parent, educator, provider, or organization, we're here to support you and the individuals that you serve.

 Prospective Clients: Please include whether you're seeking an evaluation and/or therapy, your primary concerns and any additional details that may be helpful, including the best times to reach you and how you were referred. 

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Contact Us

Phone: 707.494.8695

Email: xjpolk@corebehaviorpsych.com

Address:  P.O. Box 9390

                    Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Experienced professionals dedicated to your success.



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