About Us

Brain-Based Education Academy is dedicated to meeting the academic and cognitive needs of our clients through evidence-based interventions, including specialized tutoring in Orton-Gillingham and NILD techniques. Our approach focuses on enhancing learning, executive functioning, and foundational skills in reading, writing, and math through proven, individualized methods tailored to each student’s needs. Our educational therapy utilizes targeted cognitive exercises designed to strengthen neural connections, supporting growth in critical areas such as reading, math, and problem-solving. Counseling is also offered to serve the social emotional needs of clients. Using talk therapy, we assist children and families in navigating life challenges and increasing emotional well-being.

About Us

Through educational therapy, tutoring, and professional development, our goal is to help every type of learner reach their potential.

Meet The Team

Kathryn Beirne, LPC

Kathryn holds a Master's of Education in Counseling, with a Concentration in Clinical Mental Health and a graduate certificate in school counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor, licensed school counselor, licensed NILD educational therapist, and is trained in IMSE O.G. Comprehensive Plus and Wilson Reading System. Her experience working with children with learning disabilities and co-occurring disorders of ADHD, anxiety, and depression in clinical and school settings has equipped her with the skills to build meaningful, collaborative relationships which facilitate changes in thinking patterns and behaviors.

Kara Murad

Kara holds a Master's of Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Literacy. Her background in learning theory has helped her students to grow in the foundational aspects needed to learn more efficiently. She is a licensed Virginia teacher, a licensed NILD educational therapist, CERI Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, and trained in IMSE O.G. Comprehensive Plus. Her experience includes working in special education with students in elementary, middle, and high school. She focuses on individualized instruction implementing evidence-based strategies to support struggling learners, particularly those with specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and other exceptionalities.