Meaningful insight, grounded in empathy
We help every individual and family build on strengths, understand challenges, and set themselves up to thrive — at home, at school, at work, and in life.
Toddlers from 15 monthsChildren & TeensAdults
What we evaluate and treat
Assessment and care throughout the lifespan — from toddlers as young as 15 months to adults seeking clarity.
ADHD & Executive Functioning
Clarity on attention, focus, and the skills that organize daily life.
Learn more → Ages 15 months+Autism Spectrum Evaluations
A thorough, compassionate picture of how you or your child experiences the world.
Learn more → Ages 6 & underEarly Childhood Evaluations
Insight into how your toddler or young child learns, thinks, and processes the world around them.
Learn more → School-agedPsychoeducational Assessments
The full academic and cognitive profile that schools and families rely on.
Learn more → Preschool – High SchoolPrivate School Admissions Testing
Admission testing that takes a more holistic view of your child, with a report that you own.
Learn more →Group Support for Kids
Guided peer groups that can focus on flexible problem solving, building connections, and/or social skills.
Learn more → Ages 2–7 & ParentsParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Live-coached sessions that strengthen the parent-child relationship.
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Led by a Richmond native who is passionate about serving our RVA community
Dr. Maguire Brinkley, Psy.D., personally leads every part of the clinical work at Brinkley Psychology — assessments, therapy, school visits, and parent consultations. When you work with the practice, you partner directly with her from start to finish.
Born and raised in Richmond, Dr. Brinkley earned her doctorate from Loyola University Maryland. She completed specialized training at Children's National Hospital (Washington, DC), Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital and Loyola Clinical Centers (Baltimore, MD), and the Center for Assessment and Treatment (Chevy Chase, MD).
Every path starts with a free consultation
Before any testing, we talk. It’s a no-cost, no-pressure call to understand what’s going on and decide the right next step together.
Reach out
A short call or message about what’s going on. No paperwork, no commitment.
Talk it through
We listen, answer your questions, and help you decide whether an assessment makes sense — and which service fits.
Plan together
If it’s a fit, we schedule. If another path serves you better, we’ll point you toward it.
Guidance for parents, educators, and adults
5 min readWhat Are the Different Types of Psychological Assessments?
Not all evaluations are the same. Learn the difference between psychoeducational assessments, ADHD evaluations, autism evaluations, and more.
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4 min readFor Parents: What Observations at Home Should Prompt an Assessment?
Which behaviors at home are worth a closer look — straight from a Richmond, VA psychologist.
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5 min readHow to Prepare Your Child for Psychological Testing
Testing day goes better when your child is calm, rested, and knows what to expect. Here's how to prepare.
Read article →In the heart of Richmond’s Near West End
Brinkley Psychology is located in the Monument Corporate Center, just steps from Willow Lawn Shopping Center and near St. Mary’s Hospital. Our quiet, professional office is easy to reach for families across Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover, and free off-street parking is available in the private lot surrounding the office.
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5006 Monument Avenue, Suite B, Richmond, VA 23230 - HOURS
In office: by appointment only · Phone: 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday - CONTACT
804-205-7624 · mbrinkley@brinkleypsychology.com
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Prefer to start with a note instead of a call? Write to us here and we'll get back to you during business hours, 9am–5pm Monday through Friday.
Not sure where to begin?
Reach out for a brief, free consultation. We’ll talk through what’s going on and figure out the right next step together.