• Neuropsychology is a specialized area of psychology that studies how the brain and nervous system affect the way we think, feel, and act. When the brain is affected by injury or medical conditions, it can change the way a person functions in daily life.

    Neuropsychologists are experts who study the relationship between the brain’s structure and our abilities to learn, remember, solve problems, and manage emotions. They have advanced training in both psychology and neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). This makes them especially good at understanding brain-related issues. 

    Neuropsychologists may have different specialties. For example, Dr. Moran specializes in pediatric neuropsychology, which means she is trained to work with kids, teens, and college-aged youth. Pediatric neuropsychologists may also specialize in working with either or both:

    • Early childhood and developmental disorders: young children who may have developmental delays, learning disabilities, or other early childhood conditions (e.g., ADHD).

    • Medical conditions affecting the brain: individuals who have experienced brain injuries, strokes, or neurological conditions like epilepsy, spina bifida, or cerebral palsy. This is Dr. Moran’s area of expertise.

  • The most common service provided by neuropsychologists is evaluation. An evaluation gives results like how bloodwork shows if your levels of things like cholesterol or iron are too high, too low, or just right. A neuropsychological evaluation looks at different thinking skills – like memory, attention, and problem-solving – and indicates whether they’re where they should be, or if that person might need more support, strategies, or accommodations. The neuropsychologist will give recommendations. For example, they might suggest a child needs speech-language therapy, or they may suggest tips for how a school could adjust teaching methods for a student who has had a stroke.

    Less commonly, some neuropsychologists like Dr. Moran offer intervention or therapy services. These might include cognitive rehabilitation, which helps individuals improve thinking skills or develop new strategies to compensate for their challenges, or therapy support for managing the emotional and behavioral effects of brain-related conditions.

  • There are many reasons someone might see a neuropsychologist. Parents might bring their child to a neuropsychologist if they notice their child is having trouble in school or isn’t developing as expected. If the child experienced a medical event like a brain injury, stroke, or is diagnosed with a neurological condition, a neuropsychologist can help assess how these issues are affecting their thinking and behavior. The child’s doctor may also suggest seeing a neuropsychologist so they can understand how to better help the child. Overall, the goal of neuropsychology is to give a clear picture of how the brain is working and to help people find strategies or treatments to help improve daily life.

  • We offer programs designed to help with concussion recovery, brain-related challenges, and school support. These include:

    • A Concussion Intervention Program developed using evidence-based strategies to help youth with lingering symptoms recover after a concussion.

    • Teen Online Problem Solving (TOPS), a program supported by research to help teens with brain conditions that affect thinking, emotions, or social skills.

    • Consultation services for schools, using published guidelines to improve concussion management and student support.

    We are not currently offering neuropsychological evaluation, but may in the future.

  • When a young person has a concussion or a long-term brain condition, they might have trouble with thinking, feelings, school, or daily life. Through our programs, we help kids and teens build problem-solving skills, manage stress and emotions, and find ways to handle school, friends, and responsibilities. Whether the focus is on speeding up concussion recovery or helping teens and young adults navigate challenges related to a brain condition, we give families practical tools to make things easier.

  • Telehealth appointments are done online through a secure video call. In the first session, we talk about symptoms, what’s been challenging, and what goals you have. We also explain what to expect during treatment and give an idea of how many sessions might be needed. Each follow-up session may focus on a specific topic, and we may review what we covered in previous appointments. There may be tasks to practice between sessions to help use what you are learning and make progress.

  • We are in the process of contracting with insurance plans, starting with Medicaid plans. As contracts are finalized and new plans are added, we will update this page to show which plans are accepted.