Empowering Children
Toward Brighter Futures
Dr. Destiny Novakovic is an early childhood expert who has a mission to empower children to reach their full potential through clinically grounded, evidence-informed psychological care. As the founder of Nova Psychological Center, she provides assessment, therapy, and consultation services to support children ages 0 to 5 years and their families at home, school, and in the community. Dr. Novakovic is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and well-being in every child she serves.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EVALUATIONS
Dr. Novakovic provides virtual early childhood evaluations for developmental and behavioral conditions. These include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and more. Families receive a detailed report with recommendations to help connect their child to early intervention services and supports.
SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY
Dr. Novakovic provides therapy to address many common childhood concerns including tantrums, non-compliance, disruptive school behaviors, separation anxiety, sleep concerns, trouble focusing, aggression, and more. Sessions are designed to provide children and their caregivers the tools to manage challenges and promote healthy development.
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Dr. Novakovic collaborates with daycares, preschools, elementary schools, and pediatricians to help ensure a child’s needs are supported across settings. Dr. Novakovic offers these consultations at no additional cost for established clients to promote consistent, coordinated care.
Our
Psychological
Process
01. Consultation Call
Brief phone consultation to discuss your family’s presenting concerns and goals for treatment. We will collaborate to determine the most appropriate plan and next steps.
02. Intake Paperwork
Families complete electronic intake and consent forms to share background information, review confidentiality, and acknowledge practice policies. This step helps ensure families understand the process and know what to expect in care. Once paperwork is completed, families are able to schedule their first appointment.
03. Diagnostic Intake
This appointment gathers detailed background information such as developmental history, medical and school experiences, family dynamics, and current concerns. Rating scales are also provided to help collect more information about your child.
04. Treatment Recommendations and Planning
During this step, Dr. Novakovic collaborates with families to develop and share a personalized plan. Together, we identify meaningful goals and determine appropriate next steps. The focus is on supporting growth and promoting meaningful progress across home, school, and community settings.
Good Faith Estimate
A Good Faith Estimate is provided during the intake process to outline the expected cost of services before care begins. This estimate helps families understand potential expenses for evaluations or therapy sessions and supports transparency in billing. Rates start at $200 per hour, and a sliding scale is available for families. While actual costs may vary based on individual needs or additional services, Nova Psychological Center is committed to clear communication and avoiding financial surprises.
Meet Our Licensed
Psychologist & Owner
Dr. Destiny Novakovic is a licensed psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University, and the founder of Nova Psychological Center. She received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of South Florida and specializes in pediatric psychology.
Through her education and career, she has supported families in schools, community behavioral health clinics, primary care offices, and hospitals in Florida, Nebraska, and Ohio.
She has conducted hundreds of comprehensive evaluations and provided individual and family therapy for children and adolescents, addressing autism, behavioral conditions, learning challenges, and mood and anxiety disorders. In addition, Dr. Novakovic is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and has advanced expertise in supporting families navigating disruptive behaviors.
Alongside her hospital and university roles, Dr. Novakovic founded Nova Psychological Center to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care services and make evidence-based psychological care available to families across the nation. With a deep commitment to children and families, she strives to ensure her families feel supported and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Dr. Novakovic’s education and experiences:
- B.A. in Psychology – University of Kentucky
- B.A. in Sociology – University of Kentucky
- M.A. in School Psychology – University of South Florida
- Ed.S. in School Psychology – University of South Florida
- Ph.D. in School Psychology – University of South Florida
- Predoctoral Internship – Munroe-Meyer Institute, Omaha, Nebraska
- Postdoctoral Fellowship – Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio
- Pediatric Psychologist – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Professor – The Ohio State University
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions
Do you offer virtual or in-person appointments?
We are a virtual-only practice, credentialed under PSYPACT, which means Dr. Novakovic can provide telemedicine services to clients located in the following participating states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
How long does it take to complete an evaluation and receive a report?
Most evaluations can be completed within a few weeks, depending on how quickly questionnaires and other materials are completed and returned. Once the evaluation is finished, the report is typically ready within about 2 weeks. This gives us enough time to review all results carefully and provide a report that is thorough, personalized, and includes practical recommendations.
Do you accept insurance?
Dr. Novakovic is in-network with Aetna and Cigna. Self-pay options are also available, including a sliding scale for qualifying families.
What conditions can be assesed in the evaluation?
Dr. Novakovic provides evaluation and therapy services for a wide range of early childhood developmental, behavioral, emotional, and learning concerns. Families often seek support for questions related to autism, ADHD, developmental delays, feeding and sleep challenges, or toileting difficulties. She also works with concerns such as tantrums, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, impulsivity, aggression, and challenges with transitions or routines. Many families come with questions about social development, peer interactions, play skills, or early academic and executive functioning needs. In addition, Dr. Novakovic supports families navigating parenting stress, major transitions, and difficulties that affect participation across home, school, and community settings, with the goal of promoting each child’s growth and well-being.
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