J.R. Scarpino
Psychologist
24-28 Corporation Cct, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia
About
J.R. Scarpino is a Registered Psychologist at Heartland Health in Tweed Heads South. He provides psychological therapy and assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and parents, both in person and via telehealth. His work is grounded in a person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and neuroaffirming approach, supporting individuals with a broad range of emotional, behavioural, developmental, and life challenges.
J.R. has particular experience in psychological assessment, including ADHD, autism, learning, cognitive, and behavioural presentations. He is committed to delivering practical, evidence-informed care that is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to each person’s circumstances, goals, and strengths. Heartland Health welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and provides a supportive environment where individuals and families can better understand their experiences and move toward meaningful change and wellbeing.
Areas of practice
- Adjustment disorders
- Anger management
- Anxiety disorders
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Behavioural issues/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Cognitive impairment
- Crisis intervention
- Developmental disorders
- Loss & grief
- Mood disorders
- Physical disabilities
- Relationship issues
- Suicide & self harm
- Trauma
Service & access
- Service features
- Male practitioner
- Fee options
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- Carer Gateway
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
- Medicare Better Access to Mental Health (Medicare rebate)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) (Non-registered provider – Plan managed clients)
- Private billing
- Private health insurance funds
- Fee notes
- 240
- Medicare rebate
- Yes — with MHCP (if registered)
- NDIS
- Available
- Client groups
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Adults, Carers, Children 6-12 years, Culturally and linguistically diverse people (CALD), LGBTQIA+, Older Adults, Youth
- Session types
- In-person, Telehealth
- Available days
- Monday-09:00-17:00,Thursday-09:00-17:00,Saturday-09:00-13:00
- Therapies
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioural Activation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving, Psychoeducation, Relaxation Training, Skills Training, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focussed CBT (TF-CBT)
Other services offered
- Autism assessments
- Cognitive assessments
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) assessments
- Psychological assessments
Location & contact
Heartland Health
- Phone
- 0272676787
- Mobile
- +61272676787
- Address
- 24-28 Corporation Cct, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486, Australia
- New patient appointments currently available (Within 1 week)
Days working: Monday (09:00-17:00), Thursday (09:00-17:00), Saturday (09:00-13:00)
More information about this location: Current availability for new referrals. Appointments available in person in Tweed Heads South and via telehealth. Therapy and psychological assessment services available for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Referrals accepted from GPs, psychiatrists, paediatricians, schools, allied health professionals, and self-referring clients.