FAQ

What do you do?

I’m a clinical neuropsychologist offering assessment, therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation. I blend brain science and trauma-informed care to help you understand what’s happening—and build a path forward.

I am licensed in California, Washington, and PsyPact participating states (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming).

Do you specialize in anything?

Yes. Post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. I’m especially passionate about supporting women after birth trauma.

What is birth trauma?

Birth trauma is emotional distress related to childbirth —such as traumatic deliveries, medical interventions, intraoperative pain during cesarean, or perinatal loss—with sensitivity to how past sexual trauma can resurface during childbirth.

What is cognitive rehabilitation?

Cognitive rehab is a type of therapy that helps people improve thinking skills after injury or illness. We work together on areas like memory, attention, organization, and processing speed—using personalized strategies and exercises to support daily life.

Why the grapefruit?

The grapefruit is my go-to brain metaphor: the peel is the cortex, the pith is the white matter, and the segments represent interconnected brain regions.

Do you meet in-person or virtually?

Therapy is fully virtual via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Evaluations can be virtual or in-person—let’s discuss in a free consult.

How much is it?

Psychotherapy and cognitive rehabilitation are $350 for a 50-minute session.

Do you accept insurance?

I don’t bill insurance directly but can provide a superbill for reimbursement. You’ll also receive a Good Faith Estimate per federal law.

Do you meet in-person or virtually?

Therapy is fully virtual via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. Evaluations can be virtual or in-person—let’s discuss in a free consult.

What is a neuropsychological evaluation?

It’s a structured assessment of cognitive abilities like memory and attention, used to diagnose conditions, track changes, and guide treatment.

What does a neuropsychological evaluation involve?

Evaluations include:

• Clinical interview

• Review of medical records

• Standardized cognitive testing

• Optional input from others (with consent)

Testing takes 4–6 hours. You’ll get a written report, feedback session, and clear next steps.

Who should get an evaluation?

People seek evaluations for concerns like:

• Memory, attention, or learning difficulties

• Effects of brain injury, illness, or mental health challenges

• Curiosity about cognitive strengths and challenges

Referrals can come from doctors—or you can self-refer.

How much is it?

• Neuropsychological evaluation: $6500

• Psychodiagnostic evaluation: $5000

Who can do this type of evaluation?

Only licensed neuropsychologists with specialized training should conduct these evaluations.