The individual practices of Dr. Files-Hall and Dr. Lirio collaborate to provide exceptional expertise; focusing exclusively on the unique needs of children, adolescents, and their families. We specialize in psychology and psychiatry services including comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, medication management, psychological and educational evaluations (including gifted testing), individual therapy, play therapy, parenting skills, and school consultation.

The Center of Psychotherapy & Evaluation – COPE, founded by Dr. Files-Hall in 2004, is committed to providing superior comprehensive mental health services – including therapy, consultation, gifted testing, and evaluations to suncoast families. At COPE, our core value is EMPOWERING FAMILIES, EMBRACING POTENTIAL

Dr. Files-Hall and Dr. LaCivita are approved providers of educational, psychological, and gifted evaluations/testing in both the Manatee and Sarasota county school systems.

Our practices are located in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch. Our office manager, Nina can be reached at 941-702-9978. You can also email Nina directly at [email protected] in regards to our individual practices and available mental health services and she will get back with you as soon as possible.

• Schedule a comprehensive evaluation of your child this year to create a guidemap to set them up for success
• Update your senior’s psychoeducational evaluation to ensure appropriate college accommodations Click here to learn more
• Schedule a gifted evaluation to ensure that your child’s academic needs are being met. Click here to learn more about the 2025-2026 Sarasota and Pine View Gifted Deadlines
• COPE is excited to announce that we are proud providers for the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program
• Do you suspect you might have adult ADHD or ASD? We offer comprehensive testing to help you find clear answers.