Collaboration leads to better care. That’s why CCNS is affiliated and works closely with trusted professionals across disciplines—pediatricians, psychiatrists, learning specialists, occupational therapists, and more. These partnerships help us support the whole child throughout the evaluation and treatment process.
The Concord Center
We believe that the best outcomes for children and families come from collaboration between professionals who are dedicated to their well-being. That’s why we are fortunate to work closely with The Concord Center, a team of experts providing evidence-based therapeutic care to children, teens, and parents.
About The Concord Center
The Concord Center is a specialized mental health practice offering evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. They focus on treating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD), mood disorders, PTSD, and emotion regulation challenges using a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). The center also provides intensive outpatient programs, group therapy, parent support, and summer skills intensives to help clients develop resilience and improve emotional well-being.
- Individual Therapy
- Accelerated Outpatient Programs (AOP)
- Group Therapy
- Summer Programs (2025)
- Additional Services such as Medication consultation and professional consultation and training for educators and clinicians
This fall, The Concord Center is running a FREE parent workshop series. Topics range from what to expect for you child’s therapy, to executive functioning challenges to SPACE Treatment. Click to read more and sign up.
Why Collaboration Matters
Emerging Kids
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
We’re thrilled to welcome Cody Lukasik, OTR/L, and his new practice, Emerging Kids, as one of our trusted affiliates!
About Emerging Kids
Based in Wellesley Hills, MA, Emerging Kids provides high-quality pediatric occupational therapy services focused on each child’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Their mission is to help children grow, thrive, and gain the skills they need to navigate daily life with confidence. Through individualized therapy sessions, Cody and his team support children with:
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Fine and gross motor skill delays
- Emotional regulation challenges
- Developmental coordination disorder and more
The Emerging Kids Approach
Blending evidence-based strategies with a playful, supportive environment—helping kids make real progress while having fun.
Why Collaboration Matters
As Cody explains: “The collaboration between the neuropsychology community and occupational therapy is paramount to the success of the clients I see. With each field bringing a unique set of skills, this collaboration leads to deeper understanding and more targeted support.”
We couldn’t agree more. Cody’s thoughtful, individualized approach complements our work at CCNS, and we’re excited to team up for even stronger outcomes.
Concord Child Psychiatry
CCNS has a long-standing, trusted affiliation with Concord Child Psychiatry.
About Concord Child Psychiatry
Located in the CCNS building in Concord, MA, Dr. Kurens provides a range of services including Psychopharmacology, Consultations, Psychotherapy and Family Therapy.
She brings a unique blend of expertise in psychiatry and the arts, with training from top institutions. After earning her undergraduate degree from NYU and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, she completed psychiatry residencies at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Tufts, followed by fellowships at Tufts and McLean Hospital–Harvard. She also studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Her clinical roles have included leadership positions at McLean and Pembroke Hospital, and she has worked across a range of child and adolescent care settings before opening her private practice in Concord.
Why Collaboration Matters
Dr. Allison Schettini Evans shared, “Dr. Kurens is a trusted associate of CCNS and a highly respected psychiatrist. We regularly refer patients to her, confident they’ll receive exceptional care. Her thoughtful, patient-centered approach and clinical expertise consistently lead to positive outcomes. Patients appreciate her attentive listening, compassionate manner, and unwavering commitment to their mental health and well-being.”