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Specialties
Specialized Practice Divisions
We combine powerful, proven, tried-and-true techniques with the latest technology and innovations.
Our approach is forward-thinking, centering on potential, possibilities, and positive outcomes.
All of our services are client-centered, meaning you are in control of your treatment and services, as we strive to learn how to bring you meaningful, powerful, and measurable results.
Precision Psychological Testing
A wide variety of psychological evaluations and assessments using the latest methods and technology. Including cognitive, personality, and ADHD assessments, as well as testing for school, work, and exam accommodations.
Integrative therapy services
The power of traditional approaches enhanced and reimagined for meaningful, measurable, and robust results. Clients receive an integrated approach specifically and uniquely designed for their specific hopes and goals.
Performance Psychology Group
Combing sound business strategy, natural foresight, and performance psychology for powerful, enduring, and fast results. Providing coaching, consulting, and team evaluations. Also includes out Early Career Accelerator for Entrepreneurs.
the psychologist's shelf
Created to share evidence-informed tools that support mental health outside of therapy. Proceeds help subsidize reduced-fee clinical services, allowing greater access to care.
Performance Science Lab
An applied research and innovation division focused on optimizing human performance through the integration of psychology, physiology, and data-driven methods.
therapeutic Tutoring
An integrative approach that addresses the underlying factors that impact learning—such as attention, executive functioning, anxiety, and motivation—so students can develop both skills and resilience.
Common Horizons Foundation
Using the power of performance psychology and business reasoning to bring people together for common purposes. Serving community leaders, public servants, and nonprofits
Positive Approach Based on Potential and Possibility
All of our services are designed to braid the latest innovations in performance psychology and wellness treatment with proven techniques. The goal is to look to the future with:
Hope and expectation
Connection and contentment
Positive commitment and enhanced motivation
Learn From the Past But Don’t Get Stuck
Our services view the past as valuable and important, since there are so many lessons to be learned, but we serve you using the following three ideals:
The past does not determine the future
You can transform rather than adapt
You have more control of the future than you may think
Results should be meaningful and measurable
We believe that the results of therapy, testing, coaching, and consultation should be obvious. You should:
Be able to pinpoint the specific improvements you are making as a result of our services
Know how to maintain these positive results long term
Be more aware of your potential and the possibilities in front of you
Foresight practices are interwoven
Natural Foresight practices are intentionally woven together with sound business principles and performance psychology, the result:
A powerful, future-ready way of thinking and operating.
The ability to anticipate change and identify emerging patterns before they fully unfold
Helping people and organizations not just react to the future, but actively shape it.
Common Questions
Quick answers about who we are and how we work. See all FAQs →
What is the Center for Applied Psychological Science? +
The Center for Applied Psychological Science (CAPS) is a multi-specialty psychology practice founded by Dr. Alan Jacobson, Psy.D., MBA. It serves as the parent organization for four integrated practice divisions: advanced psychotherapy, precision psychological testing, performance psychology and coaching, and therapeutic tutoring. The unifying philosophy is science-based, forward-looking care focused on potential and measurable results — not just symptom management.
How is CAPS different from a typical psychology practice? +
Most practices offer a single service — therapy or testing, but rarely both, and almost never coaching or tutoring alongside clinical care. CAPS integrates all of these under one roof, with a shared clinical philosophy and cross-service coordination when needed. We also incorporate Natural Foresight methods and performance science tools — like Heart Rate Variability biofeedback and EMDR — that go well beyond standard talk therapy. The goal is always meaningful, measurable improvement.
Where are services available, and are virtual sessions an option? +
In-person sessions are available in the Greater Boston area (Westwood, MA) and San Diego, CA. Telehealth services are available across 44 U.S. states through PSYPACT, a licensure compact that allows licensed psychologists to practice across state lines. Psychological testing, therapy, coaching, and therapeutic tutoring are all available virtually for eligible clients.
