About My Clients
People generally see me to explore their cognition—that is, memory, attention, concentration, language, and the like. Many are referred by their neurologist, psychiatrist, or other professional for diagnostic clarity. I assess your cognitive functions, and carefully talk to you about your medical and life history. I (and my associates) typically spend more time with you than any medical provider. We end up with a diagnosis, and more: a pathway to improvement and, when we are able, recovery.
My Background and Approach
You are the expert on yourself. My job is to get you to tell me all the pertinent details that may be contributing to your current cognitive state. I have been extensively trained in order to do this— I have an MS in Psychology with emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis (which I did for several years with children and adults), then I returned to school for my PhD in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology. Along the way, I worked with patients with autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenic spectrum disorders, MS, and many other maladies. My credentials include two years in a fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Neuropsychology; one year interning at University of Missouri Health Sciences in bariatrics, neuropsychology, substance use, rehabilitation, and the Thompson Center for Autism; and practica at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, UMiami Neuropsychology, Devereux FL, & therapy.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
At the core, I believe that providers need to focus on people’s strengths, and on helping them be their best selves. I seek to buttress and support my patient’s weaknesses. We offer cognitive rehabilitation and solutions-based psychotherapy to our patients to help them resume their lives. I make it my goal to meet each patient where they are.