Who We Are
Edward D. Rodezno is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, Special Education Advocate, and CEO of Pacific Advocacy Counseling & Evaluations (PACE). With over 15 years of dedicated service in Southern California public school districts—including Long Beach, Burbank, and Los Angeles —Edward specializes in comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, clinical mental health interventions, and systemic educational advocacy for K–12 students.
Edward’s private practice brings high-level district expertise directly to families navigating complex special education systems. His core practice areas include:
Comprehensive Independent Evaluations: Expertise in psychoeducational and Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) assessments across all 13 special education eligibility categories (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and emotional disability).
Bilingual Assessment & Family Advocacy: Available native Spanish bilingual evaluations and cross-cultural advocacy, ensuring non-English speaking families have an active, informed voice during SST, 504, and/or IEP team meetings.
Special Education Consultation: Strategic guidance for families seeking appropriate educational placements, secondary options, and collaborative resolutions with school districts.
Evidence-Based Support: Integration of positive psychology, mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and ecological systems theory to design strengths-based behavioral and mental health intervention plans.
By combining deep clinical insights with a thorough understanding of school district operations, Edward empowers families to secure the accommodations, services, and equitable educational outcomes their children deserve.
Edward Rodezno, CEO
James Lingen is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with extensive experience supporting students, families, educators, and school communities across K–12 and higher education settings. Along with with extensive experience supporting students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success, expertise in psychoeducational assessment, individual and group counseling, behavioral intervention, crisis response, social-emotional development, case management, and multi-tiered systems of support. Experienced in developing individualized goals and interventions, consulting with parents and school staff, supervising emerging school psychologists, and delivering professional presentations on bullying, relational aggression, and culturally responsive counseling.
My work is anchored in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), crisis response, and creating culturally responsive interventions that foster student resilience.
As a collaborative leader, I regularly consult with multidisciplinary educational teams, facilitate school-wide wellness initiatives, and deliver professional development. My background also includes co-founding a private advocacy and evaluation practice, supervising psychology interns, and foundational experience as a classroom teacher. I am deeply committed to student advocacy, parent consultation, and building strong school-community partnerships that empower high-need students to thrive both academically and personally.
James Lingen, Co-CEO
Our Story
Drawing from years of experience and evidenced based practices, we help individuals develop psychological flexibility, cultivate resilience, and move towards what matters most.
We strive to create a compassionate, collaborative space where each person feels seen, supported, and empowered to build a life aligned with their values. Fostering hope, purpose, self-compassion, and confidence so every individual can flourish is our goal.
Affiliations
Previous group intervention: Connect Club (post-covid group work)
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA): BSEAT 1.0 Certification
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS): Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEP) & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
California Association of School Psychologists
Foreign Language Skills
Spanish: Fluent (i.e., able to read, write, and speak at native levels).
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