Treatment Options Available - Cognitive Behavioral Strategies

There are a number of treatment options available at LD Neuropsychological Services!
● Individual Psychotherapy.
● Couple and Family Psychotherapy.
● Group Psychotherapy.
● Child Therapy.
● Cognitive Remediation and Cognitive-Behavioral Management.
● Neurotherapy & Neurofeedback Training.

Psychoeducation & Consultations

Sometimes one primarily needs guidance in determining where to start and what resources to seek. A consultation with a specialist can help shed light on these issues and provide a concrete plan [make an appointment].

Expert Peer Consultations

We consult with other professionals to provide education about our areas of speciality [make an appointment].

Client-centered professional Consultations & Advocacy

Clients and their family often need assistance in managing the ramifications that their neuropsychological and/or psychological difficulties can have on other areas in their life. We can often provide support and advocacy in their vocational, educational, medical, and legal issues. We also consult with other professionals involved in your care routinely.

Behavioral Management of Symptoms

We provide education and training for parents and other caregivers in managing difficult symptoms and behaviors [make an appointment].

Client or Symptom related Psycho-educational Presentations

We provide in-service talks to help address a specific client's needs, for example at a nursing home or school, or to educate employees at these facilities how to manage certain symptoms more effectively [to book a presentation].

Community Presentations and Talks

We have given talks in the community about various misunderstood topics in mental health in an attempt to provide education and remove some of the stigma associated with them [to book an appearance]

Articles

We try to educate the community and our clients on various topics through the articles we write, which you can find on this website. Our areas of speciality include, but are not limited to: anxiety and trauma related disorders, depression and mood disorders, neurodiversity, parenting, attachment issues, substance and behavioral addictions, neurological conditions, pain disorder.

Services and Treatment Options

Clients are also offered services to help them manage neuropsychological disorders and develop cognitive or behavioral strategies for coping with them. These include disorders such as:

ADHD (pdf)

ADHD Although Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is usually diagnosed at childhood, it can affect adults as well. In the Evaluation Section we discussed how we assess ADHD. Our physicians also help in managing ADHD in various ways. These include individual therapy to teach the person to cope with the conditions, as well as cognitive re-mediation to help students develop more effective skills. In addition, parents of young children will be taught techniques to manage and modify their children's behaviors. Download (pdf)

Mild Cognitive Decline

MCD can at times be indicative of early stages of dementia. As a result it's important to monitor it. In addition techniques to help the individual in coping and learning compensatory strategies can be helpful. Also often caregivers and family can benefit from support and education about behavioral techniques to manage their loved one's behaviors.

PDD / Autism. (pdf)

Our therapists can help the family in managing the patient's symptoms and provide social skills training to the patient. Often patients with autism will have comorbid anxiety and other disorders that need to be managed as well. Download (pdf)

Learning Disabilities (pdf)

Children with learning disabilities can benefit from cognitive remediation as well as supportive therapy for self-esteem issues that can often arise. Download (pdf)

Services are also used to help co-manage various health problems, such as:

● Pain disorders, such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia.
● GI problems, such as IBS.
● Postpartum Depression.
● Behavioral management in regards to low cooperation with medical treatment, such as we often see in diabete.
● Pre-procedural evaluations (e.g. geriatric bypass surgery, or transplant surgery, etc.).
● Pre-Surgical Evaluations.

Neuropsychological Assessment

Neuropsychological assessment is used to show the ways in which a person can or cannot perform certain functions or tasks that are dependent upon brain activity. These (for example, attention, memory and learning) are often necessary for successful living. Impairment in many of these functions can lead to functional difficulties in daily life-management skills (including driving), occupational skills, academic skills, decision making abilities, and much more.

Clinical Neuropsychological Evaluations

The standardized tests used in a neuropsychological evaluation typically assess functioning in the following areas: attention and memory, problem-solving and other complex abilities, visual-spatial functions, language functions, sensory perceptual functions, and motor functions. Assessment of academic skill development, personality structure, and emotional - social functioning, while not exclusive to neuropsychological evaluation, is typically performed, as well. The perspective of the neuropsychologist is frequently requested to understand subtle brain-related factors involved in academic failure or impaired emotional functioning, even when no biological causes are suspected. Howsoever, the specific areas assessed depend upon the referral questions presented.
In the majority of clinical cases, the process starts with an interview with the individual and/or family members / caregivers. The decision of which tests to use is based on the interview and a review of the medical or academic records obtained. The subsequent testing process usually involves meeting with the individual being evaluated a total of 2-4 times, with each session ranging from being 2-4 hours long. Once testing is completed, a concluding report with diagnoses and recommendations is generated. These conclusions are carefully derived based on integrating information from test results, observational data, professional records, and sometimes even observations in other settings, such as school or hospital.

Med-Legal Forensic Evaluations

Forensic neuropsychology involves the neuropsychological assessment of brain functioning and behavior in legal settings or with legal applications. Forensic neuropsychological and psychological evaluations involve the assessment of brain functioning and behavior, as well as psychosocial and emotional factors, in legal settings or with legal applications. Neuropsychological and psychological evaluations are often useful in a variety of legal or forensic settings, including civil, probate, family, disability, and criminal ones.

Psychoeducational Evaluations

Children, teens, and young adults may struggle at school for various reasons. Some may have difficulties adjusting to the structure, others may have difficulties managing social pressures, and yet others may have difficulties learning the information. Regardless of the cause, these students will have difficulties academically and this type of evaluation will assist in determining the nature of their struggles and how to help them learn best. It will also indicate if the student would benefit from tutoring, changes to homework assignments, an IEP or 504 plan, as well as other school-based accommodations.

Pre-procedural / pre-surgical evaluations (e.g. geriatric bypass surgery, or transplant surgery, etc.)

For certain surgeries, especially those that are elective or invlilve a life-style change, a psychological assessment is often conducted to help insure that the patient is informed and prepared. These assessments usually include a through interview, record review, mental status exam, and some personality tests.
We believe that early assessment and treatment is key to having a well-balanced and fulfilling life. Some people may hesitate in obtaining an evaluation due to being concerned about being labeled (or their child being labeled). However, it is important to understand that a diagnosis is simply a simplified way to describe a cluster of symptoms or behaviors that tend to occur together. It does not define you, it is not all of who you are, and it definitely will not change you. But it can help explain why someone may be struggling in certain areas and it can provide insight into what would be the most effective way to improve that person's life.
Some are also concerned about negative judgment by others. In our reports we attempt to make the client “come to life” by integrating their cognitive and emotional processes together. We also tend to the strengths that the person has in the report in attempt to clarify that a diagnosis is not necessarily a deficit. Furthermore, as part of the “debriefing” process we will discuss with you which portion of the report will be shared with others and, when possible, we limit the information shared to what is absolutely needed in order to get you the services needed. But if you have any other concerns about the evaluation purpose or process please do not hesitate to contact us.

Get Detailed Support in One of Our Groups

Cancer Support GroupDay and Time

Saturdays at 1:00 PMThe group will be open ended, 90 minute group. It will have up to 9 members. Members will bring various topics on their mind relating to their battle with cancer.

Mens Support Group

Day and Time: Saturdays at 3:00 PMThe group will be open ended, 90 minutes group. It will have up to 8 members. Members will bring various topics on their mind, including relationships, parenting issues, work-related issues, health issues, and stressors.

Pain Management / Tools to Manage Your Physical Pain

Day and Time: Wednesday 11am This is a 2 part therapy and low intensity yoga zoom workshop that focuses on the body and mind connection to manage pain. Your life doesn't have to be defined by pain! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with chronic pain to learn the necessary skills to manage their pain and live productive lives.Did you know low intensity Yoga helps chronic pain? Yoga can help people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine, low back pain, and many other types of chronic pain conditions. The mind-body and exercise practice of Yoga combines breath control, meditation, and movements to stretch and strengthen muscles.