You want the best for your child, and so do our expert providers.
With years of experience in leading hospitals and treatment centers, our founder and child psychologist, Dr. Lee Ann Annotti, is an expert child psychology provider. She leverages her specialized background to help your child overcome challenges and reach their full potential, giving you the confidence and tools to support them every step of the way. Our goal is to ensure your family sees remarkable, lasting progress.
Lee Ann Annotti, PhD
I am Dr. Annotti, founder of Milestones Child Psychology LLC. I specialize in comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based therapy for children navigating Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Dyslexia, Anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral challenges.
At Milestones, our goal is to turn a typical 24-month wait for answers into a 3-week turnaround. Within three weeks of our first visit, we interview guardians, evaluate your child, consult with teachers, and deliver a complete psychological report. By understanding your child’s unique profile of strengths and challenges, we provide tailored treatments designed to help them develop vital skills and reach their fullest potential.
Because we are deeply committed to your family's success, we also offer Educational Advocacy. Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming. We shoulder the administrative burden and collaborate empathetically with your school to ensure your child receives the appropriate accommodations, allowing you to stay focused on simply being a parent.
Path and Vision
Dr. Lee Ann Annotti’s professional passion is to study and assess Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disabilities. This began early in her career while she supported children and families who were frustrated by extensive waitlists at the small number of available hospitals in New York City.
During the early stages of COVID-19, her family settled in New Orleans where she helped Ochsner’s Children Hospital develop an Autism Assessment Center and neurodevelopmental psychological evaluation program. As an expert child psychology provider, she also created a multi-disciplinary assessment team, learning the billing and insurance components of providing services, and supporting parents in implementing the psychological recommendations that are created as a result of the evaluation — the program still thrives to this day!
The next stage of her journey brought her to Jacksonville, FL. The challenging situation of long wait lists continues to plague the community, particularly at leading child development and behavioral health centers. Across the nation, wait lists for psychological evaluations range from 18-to 24-months. Early childhood and adolescence are pivotal times for brain development – waiting two years for critical services is unacceptable as such interventions positively support children’s development.
Education and Training
Dr. Lee Ann Annotti is an expert child psychology provider who received her undergraduate degree from Tulane University with a bachelor’s in psychology, graduating with honors. She then earned her PhD in school psychology from the University of Maryland, focusing on the evaluation of children with developmental disability, completing her internship under the supervision of a school neuropsychologist. Following the completion of her dissertation, Dr. Annotti completed a post-doctoral training program at Westchester Institute for Human Development in New York. Dr. Annotti has earned state licenses to practice psychology in New York, Illinois, Louisiana, and Florida.
Awards, Publications, and News
- 2026: St. Augustine 2026 4th Annual Special Needs Resources Expo, Event Sponsor (St. Augustine, FL)
- 2026: Jax Beach Softball, League Sponsor (Jacksonville Beach, FL)
- 2026: St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce – Member (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
- 2026: VoyageJacksonville – Conversations with Lee Ann Annotti, PhD (Jacksonville, FL)
- 2026: Upscale Life Magazine – January 2026 Publication (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
- 2026: Stroll Sawgrass – January 2026 Publication (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
- 2024: Best of the Beaches – Child Psychology (Jacksonville, FL)
- 2024: News4Jax River City Live – Tips to support your child’s mental health (Jacksonville, FL)
- 2021: Fox8 – Tips on transitioning back to school (New Orleans, LA)
- 2020: Fox8 – How to deal with kids and their COVID-19 anxiety (New Orleans, LA)
- 2015: Annotti, LA & Teglasi, H. (2015) Matching Performance Conditions of Predictor and Criterion Variables in Psychological Assessment. Journal of Personality Assessment.
- 2015: Teglasi, H., Groft, LS, Gifford, K, Annotti, LA, Sanders, C., & Liu, H. (2015). Child Behavior Questionnaire-Short Form for Teachers: Informant Correspondences and Divergences. Journal of Assessment.
- 2013: Distinguished Dissertation Award – University of Maryland (College Park, MD)
Meet our Team of Therapists, Advocates, and Coaches
Lisa Johnson, Educational Advocate
As an Educational Advocate, Lisa helps families navigate the special education system. She educates parents about their child’s rights and available resources, assists with required paperwork, and collaborates with school staff. Areas of strength include:
- Advocacy informed by both professional training and lived experience
- IEP and 504 guidance and support
- Collaboration and communication with school teams
- Meeting preparation and parent advocacy
- Quarterly monitoring of IEP/504 implementation
Lisa Johnson completed The Arc School Advocacy Curriculum, a comprehensive training program focused on educational rights, procedural safeguards, and effective family-centered advocacy. She also holds a seat with the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), a nationally recognized organization dedicated to protecting the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities. Her affiliation with COPAA ensures that the practice remains current on best practices, emerging policies, and the most effective advocacy strategies.
Sophia White, Performance Coach
At Milestones Child Psychology, Sophia applies her evidence-based background in applied psychology to support teens and young adults. She has a proven track record of creating specialized mental performance workshops and resources for youth (grades 6–12), centering on emotional regulation, building resilience, and fostering a growth mindset. Recognizing that family collaboration is crucial to a child’s success, Sophia is also highly experienced in developing comprehensive parent education frameworks designed to champion positive environments and support youth psychological skill acquisition at home.
Sophia’s diverse background spans youth development programs, collegiate athletics, and elite military settings. Throughout her career, she has designed customized, data-driven mental skills curriculum that focus on attention control & executive functioning skills, stress management, confidence, and emotional regulation. By incorporating resilience frameworks into her daily practice, she actively fosters holistic well-being and composure.
Sophia is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is a pending Certified Mental Performance Consultant. Passionate about cross-functional collaboration, she is dedicated to partnering with families, schools, and providers to help youth build the mental tools they need to maximize their potential both in and out of the classroom.
Emily Bloodworth, MA, LPC/LMHC, NCC
For Emily, therapy is not about judgment or quick fixes. It is about having meaningful conversations that help you gain clarity, build stronger relationships, and truly reconnect with yourself. Emily views every individual and relationship as unique, which is why my approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques combined with a highly personalized touch. Whether you are navigating an acute crisis or seeking steady, long-term personal growth, Emily will help you explore practical tools and set goals for meaningful change within a safe and supportive environment.
Her professional journey has been shaped by extensive clinical experience across a wide array of mental health settings. Emily earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Holy Cross in 2016. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana (#7941) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (#758854).
She specializes in ADHD, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, and mood disorders. To ensure our work is tailored to your specific needs, Emily integrates various therapeutic modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Somatic Approaches
- Psychodynamic and Person-Centered therapies
