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Neuropsychology Services

If you or a loved one are suffering from dementia or another disorder of the brain, memory, attention and learning abilities can all be affected. Neuropsychologists in the Sutter Health network offer assessments and treatments to help patients maintain or improve a variety of mental functions important for daily life.

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Caring for the Mind

Injuries, inherited conditions and brain diseases can affect how people feel and act, and how they process information. Clinical neuropsychologists are psychologists with special training on understanding how the physical brain affects daily living skills.

In the Sutter Health network, more than two dozen neuropsychologists help adults and children with brain trauma, stroke, movement disorders, genetic disorders, dementia and other conditions. Experts evaluate cognitive and emotional strengths and weaknesses, counsel families, develop and carry out treatment plans and assess progress. Here are some of the services we provide.

Assessments

Neuropsychologists use a variety of assessment tools to meet your needs. They use standardized tests to assess attention, memory, language, academic skills, reasoning, perception, visual-spatial ability and fine motor skills. They may also use tests to understand emotional style, personality, moods and other aspects of a person’s approach to life.

Neuropsychologists also reassess people receiving treatments and compare results against earlier tests to determine progress. For those with chronic or degenerative conditions, neuropsychologists may repeat tests and perform new ones to help patients, families and medical teams understand any changes taking place.

Consultations

Neuropsychologists analyze assessment information to create evaluation reports on neuropsychological strengths and weaknesses. Evaluations may be limited to one area, such as memory loss, or involve all aspects of a person’s neuropsychological abilities, as with patients in one of our acute inpatient rehabilitation centers.

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Communicating assessment results and discussing next steps is an important aspect of our neuropsychologists’ role. They meet with you or your loved ones to discuss the evaluation results, what the findings mean and next steps. They also consult with doctors and other members of your care team to help determine the best course of care.

Treatments

Neuropsychologists work with doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals to design effective therapy plans and monitor progress. Treatment may be provided in group settings, individual therapy sessions or a combination of both, and can include:

  • Exercises to improve memory, reasoning, visual-spatial perception, fine motor skills and other skills
  • Computer and video games
  • Family therapy
  • Pain management
  • Biofeedback
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Behavior management training
  • Relaxation training
  • Creative therapies, such as music and art

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Provider Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Leslie A. Hall, Ph.D.

Leslie A. Hall, Ph.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Malay A. Phoong, Ph.D.

Malay A. Phoong, Ph.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Jasmit K. Metla, Psy.D.

Jasmit K. Metla, Psy.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Molly B. Memel, Ph.D.

Molly B. Memel, Ph.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Jennifer L. Alford, Ph.D.

Jennifer L. Alford, Ph.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Nancy E. Canning, Psy.D.

Nancy E. Canning, Psy.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Sabine Gysens, Ph.D.

Sabine Gysens, Ph.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Abigail O. Kramer, Ph.D.

Abigail O. Kramer, Ph.D.

  • Neuropsychology

Mark I. Steinberg, Ph.D.

Mark I. Steinberg, Ph.D.

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