Our Team
Dr. John Hite, Psy.D., M.Ed., NCSP
Psychoeducational Evaluations And Consultation
Washington, DC Office Only, Nationwide Telehealth for Special Education Consultations
Dr. John Hite is a school psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing psychological and educational services for children, adolescents, and families with complex developmental, learning, and emotional needs. At Arbit Counseling, he provides collaborative care, comprehensive evaluations, and tailored consultation to help children thrive.
Dr. Hite specializes in psychological evaluation and developmental consultation for children ages two and up. His areas of expertise include the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, and learning disorders like dyslexia, as well as emotional and behavioral concerns like anxiety and depression that affect functioning at home and in school.
With a strengths-based, research-informed approach, Dr. Hite is committed to translating assessment findings into practical, meaningful support for families, educators, and other providers. Dr. Hite provides psychoeducational evaluations at Arbit Counseling D.C. Office as a licensed psychology associate under the supervision of Dr. Anna Rosch, PsyD.
In addition to assessments, Dr. Hite provides special education consulting services in his role as an education consultant. These services are done via telehealth nationally and internationally, and in person in Washington, DC.
Comprehensive Care
Dr. Hite works with children (age 2+), adolescents, and families seeking answers about learning, development, and emotional well-being.
He supports families navigating concerns in the home, school, or clinical setting—including those pursuing services through public schools, private schools, or specialized therapeutic placements. He also collaborates with educators, pediatricians, and specialists involved in a child’s care.
Specialities include the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities like dyslexia, as well as conditions like anxiety and depression.
Areas Of Focus
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complex Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Psychological and Educational Assessments
School Consultation, IEP and 504 Plan Support, and Systems Advocacy
Developmental Delays, ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Learning Disabilities
Behavioral and Emotional Challenges in Children and Adolescents
Trauma-Informed Evaluation and Culturally Responsive Care
Education
Graduate degrees in School Psychology and Special Education
APA and NASP accredited clinical training at Maine Medical Center and Tufts School of Medicine
Former Special Education Teacher and Consultant
Process
Typically spans about two months from referral to final report
60 to 90 minute parent intake to gather history and review prior reports
Classroom observation and teacher collaboration
4 to 10 hours of direct assessment based on the child’s needs
Comprehensive report delivered in about four weeks
Feedback meeting with individualized recommendations and next steps