Our Services
At Via Nova Neuropsychology, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and therapeutic services to support individuals in understanding and managing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges due to a variety of medical disorders. Dr. Westbrook, clinical rehabilitation neuropsychologist, uses cutting-edge techniques and compassionate care to help clients achieve their optimal well-being. Explore our range of services below:
1. Neuropsychological Assessments
Dr. Westbrook provides comprehensive, in depth, neuropsychological assessments designed to evaluate cognitive functioning and the emotional states and behavioral patterns that often accompany neurological and neurodegenerative disease. These assessments help in diagnosing and understanding issues such as:
Memory Disorders: Identifying issues with short-term and long-term memory.
Attention and Concentration Problems: Evaluating difficulties with focus and attention including assessing for ADHD.
Executive Functioning: Assessing skills related to planning, organization, and problem-solving.
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Evaluating conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the impact of head injuries on cognitive and emotional functioning.
Stroke: Understanding the impact of cerebrovascular disease and stroke on cognitive and emotional functioning.
Other common conditions seen include: Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, anoxic brain injury, spinal cord injury, brain tumors among others.
2. Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Our cognitive rehabilitation and executive functioning coaching aims to improve cognitive and daily living skills affected by neurological conditions or injuries. Services include:
Memory Training: Techniques to enhance recall and memory retention.
Attention Strategies: Methods to improve concentration and focus.
Executive Function Coaching: Support in developing skills for planning, organization, problem solving and decision-making.
Vocational/Educational Training: Assisting patients in adapting to one’s cognitive changes to help return to work/school successfully.
Adaptive Strategies: Practical approaches to managing daily activities and improving quality of life.
Behavioral Management Strategies: Psychological approaches to help mitigate behavioral issues related to neurological conditions (e.g. impulsivity, irritability/anger, poor judgment and risk taking).
3. Psychological Evaluation
We offer psychiatric assessments to help understand the emotional and psychological barriers getting in the way of successful therapeutic outcomes as well as helping to identify when mood might be impacting one’s cognitive functioning including:
Anxiety and Depression: Identifying how mood disorders are impacting cognitive efficiency.
PTSD: Identifying how a history of trauma might impact cognitive and daily functioning.
4. Consultation and Collaboration
We offer consultation services for healthcare providers, educational institutions, and organizations to support integrated care and collaborative approaches. Our services include:
Consultation for Healthcare Providers: Collaborating with medical professionals to provide comprehensive care.
Educational Consultation: Advising schools and educators on student needs and support strategies at the university level.
Corporate Consultation: Offering insights and strategies for workplace wellness and cognitive health.
5. Individual and Group Psychotherapy
Dr. Westbrook offers individual psychotherapy and disability affirming care for patients who have been diagnosed with a variety of medical conditions and the accompanying mental health concerns individuals often experience as a result, including: adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, relational strain, stress, sleep disorders etc.
Both supportive and educational groups are offered based on demand including topics such as:
Stroke education and support group.
Education and caregiver support for loved ones of patients with dementia.
Emotional support group for young adult survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
6. Telehealth Services
For convenience and accessibility, we provide telehealth services, including:
Virtual Assessments: Aspects of neuropsychological evaluations can be completed remotely.
Online Therapy: Offering therapy sessions through secure video platforms.
7. Pricing
Via Nova Neuropsychology is currently in network with Medicare for patients over 65 for assessments. We are not accepting Medicare patients for therapy at this time. For patients under 65, we currently accept private pay. All billing is conducted through an electronic medical record system and we are happy to create superbills for you and help submit them to your insurance for reimbursement. Please reach out to Dr. Westbrook directly with questions regarding the cost of a neuropsychological evaluation or cog rehab/executive functioning coaching services.
