Barbara Hoskins is an educational consultant with a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. She is a Professional Educational Therapist and a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Dr. Hoskins has published books, articles, and curriculum materials and has presented workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and Kenya. She consults with schools and universities to develop support systems so that children and adults can experience success.

She has had a private practice in Pasadena for over thirty years and has recently moved her office to South Pasadena, California, where she is affiliating with Psychology Resource Consultants.

She currently provides consultations regarding: Academic and Career Planning, Reading with Young Children, and Executive Functioning. Her commitment is to supporting clients in understanding their strengths and challenges, and developing the abilities needed to experience success. She recognizes the important interface between learning and motivation, and works in a way that empowers her clients to engage actively in the learning process and gain self-confidence.

She specializes in supporting adolescents and young adults in develping the skills needed for life transitions, such as preparing for college and finding their career paths. She also enjoys helping young children overcome their challenges in learning to read. This is often a powerful experience for children and their families, and only takes a few sessions.