FAQ

Clinical neuropsychologists specialize in helping people understand the connection between their brain health and their daily functioning. Typically, they use well-validated tests of cognitive and emotional functioning to assess changes in thinking abilities and mood.

Dr. Brand has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and he is board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology with the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). Over the past decade, he has personally evaluated and guided thousands of patients who have concerns about their memory and other thinking skills. See his full bio and CV here.

Atrium focuses primarily on troubleshooting aspects of individuals’ lives that may be impacting daily functioning, prior to any formal assessment. As such, Atrium is more concerned with neuropsychological wellness and ongoing coaching rather than formal paper-and-pencil testing. Of course, if a comprehensive evaluation seems beneficial, I will either refer you to a provider that is convenient for you or do the testing myself.

A consultation includes a 1-2 hour interview, a brief cognitive screening, and objective psychological testing. You will receive a full report and a 45-minute feedback session on your results as well.

During your initial consultation, I will gather a great deal of information about your daily performance and the struggles you may be having. I will analyze this information and generate a plan for improvement in your cognitive, work, and/or school performance. You will receive a full report and feedback session that will help guide coaching in future sessions.

Coaching consists of weekly follow-up sessions to guide you through any “fixes” for your cognitive performance that we’ve come up with together during the consultation. We can determine together whether coaching seems appropriate in your case.

Fees are set on a sliding scale and depend on the level of service you would like. Following our initial free 15-minute meeting, we will determine a fee that works for you.

While I am not in-network with any insurance carriers, I can provide you with a bill that you may submit to your carrier, but please be aware that the services may not be covered. Operating outside of insurance allows for a “concierge”-type approach that promotes more personalized and efficient services.

Please feel free to request a free 15-minute meeting with me anyway – I would be happy to refer you to a clinical neuropsychologist or another provider that may assist you with your needs, in your area.

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