Dr. Purcell is a licensed clinical psychologist whose current work is focused on children aged infant to 8/9-years-old. Areas of specialty include issues of anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, sleep issues, toileting, grief, health/medical issues, anger control, developmental issues and disorders, learning or cognitive concerns, and parenting. Dr. Purcell utilizes cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches, skill building, and parent training to help children and families achieve higher levels of functioning.

Dr. Purcell received her Psy.D. in clinical psychology in 1996 from Florida Tech and completed her postdoctoral training and residency work with the Virginia Treatment Center for Children where she further specialized with children and families and with children with medical and developmental needs. She has spent the past 28 years building upon her work with children/teens with a variety of needs, and their families, as this is where her highest interest lies.