Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist | Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Meet Dr. Renee Lake, Ph.D.
About Dr. Renee
Dr. Renee Lake, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to helping children, adolescents, and young adults feel understood through precise and compassionate psychoeducational evaluations. As a Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Dr. Lake is known for her careful examination of the factors that influence learning, memory, attention, perception, communication, socialization, and emotional health.
With a strong knowledge of special education law (IDEA), disability law (ADA), and public school systems, Dr. Lake helps parents navigate the often-complicated process of securing school accommodations and resources.
Top Specialties:
Academic Foundation
Graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Graduate Training
Completed an M.S.Ed. in Psychological Services at the University of Pennsylvania, strengthening her ability to support children and adolescents.
Doctoral Achievement
Earned both a Ph.D. and M.A. in School Psychology from The Ohio State University, specializing in psychoeducational evaluation and child development.
Present – Serving Families in South Carolina
Founded Carolina Anchor Psychological & Educational Consulting, where she continues to provide in-depth psychoeducational testing for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Her Vision
To provide families with more than test results. Using the most advanced assessment tools and methods, she delivers evaluations that are accurate, comprehensive, and practical.
Trusted Leadership in Child Evaluation
Dr. Renee Lake, Ph.D., combines advanced training with decades of hands-on experience to deliver evaluations that are both accurate and meaningful.
24+ Years of Experience
Trusted across South Carolina for evidence-based evaluations, actionable recommendations, and professional guidance that support children, adolescents, and young adults.
Your Child’s Needs, Our Focus
Collaborating With Families for Stronger Learning and Emotional Support
Professional Affiliations and Credentials:
American Psychological Association (APA)
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
South Carolina Psychological Association (SCPA)
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist – South Carolina (LPES #4708)
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP #51908)
School Psychologist III – South Carolina Board of Education (#292485)
“Children are our greatest gift and resource! Their individual gifts should be honored, and challenges supported and developed. As a mother and a psychologist, I understand that development and growth come with challenges and frustrations, successes and failures. I employ my expertise to help foster healthy, positive outcomes for children.”
Dr. Renee Lake, Ph.D.
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist
Initial Parent Consultation
The process begins with a private meeting between Dr. Lake and the parents. This is a chance to share your child’s developmental history, current concerns, and goals for testing. It also helps Dr. Lake tailor the evaluation to focus on the most important questions for your family.
Comprehensive Assessment Sessions
Your child participates in structured testing sessions that may include standardized measures of cognitive ability, academic skills, memory, attention, emotional functioning, and behavior. Dr. Lake also observes how the child approaches tasks and manages challenges, ensuring results reflect both data and real-world behavior.
A Four-Step Process
Detailed Analysis and Report
Once testing is complete, Dr. Lake carefully reviews all results, integrating test scores, parent input, and clinical observation. The outcome is a comprehensive written report that explains your child’s strengths, challenges, and, when appropriate, diagnostic impressions. Every report is designed to be clear, practical, and useful for parents and schools alike.
Feedback and Next Steps
Finally, Dr. Lake meets with parents to go over the findings in everyday language. During this feedback session, she provides actionable recommendations for home, school, and community settings. Families leave not just with a report, but with a roadmap for how to best support their child moving forward.
Client Focus
Toddlers
(Ages 2–5)
Early developmental screenings and evaluations to identify learning, attention, or social-emotional concerns before school age.
Children
(Ages 6–10)
Comprehensive psychoeducational testing for academic skills, attention, behavior, and emotional development during the elementary years.
Preteens
(Ages 11–12)
Focused evaluations that capture the transition into middle school, where academic and social demands often highlight learning or emotional challenges.
Teens
(Ages 13–18)
In-depth testing for high school students to address learning disabilities, ADHD, mood and emotional functioning, and preparation for college accommodations.
Young Adults
Support for students navigating college or early adulthood, including testing for learning differences, emotional functioning, and independent educational evaluations (IEEs).
