Services

Neuropsychological Evaluations

A neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand how the brain is functioning and how it impacts thinking, learning, emotions, and daily life. Conducted by a licensed neuropsychologist, this evaluation uses scientifically validated tests to examine areas such as attention, memory, language, problem‑solving, executive functioning, processing speed, and emotional functioning.

The purpose of a neuropsychological evaluation is not just to identify what is difficult, but why. By examining patterns of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, the evaluation helps clarify diagnoses, explain changes in functioning, and differentiate between neurological, developmental, psychological, or medical causes of symptoms. This level of detail allows for a more accurate and meaningful understanding than symptoms alone.

Neuropsychological evaluations are commonly used to assess concerns related to ADHD, learning differences, concussion or brain injury, mood and anxiety disorders, executive‑function challenges, cognitive changes related to medical conditions, cognitive changes related to aging, or unexplained difficulties at work or school. The process typically includes a detailed clinical interview, standardized testing, and a personalized feedback session.

Results are translated into practical, individualized recommendations that can guide treatment, therapy, academic or workplace accommodations, and everyday strategies. Whether the goal is diagnostic clarity, treatment planning, or performance optimization, a neuropsychological evaluation provides a roadmap for targeted support and informed next steps.

Pediatric Neuropsychology

(Children/Adolescents)

A pediatric neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment that helps families understand how a child’s brain development affects learning, behavior, emotions, and day‑to‑day functioning. Conducted by a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist, this evaluation uses age‑appropriate, evidence‑based testing to examine skills such as attention, memory, language, learning, executive functioning, visual‑motor abilities, and emotional regulation.

Adult Neuropsychology

(Young Adults/Adults & Middle-age/Aging Adults)

An adult neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to understand how brain functioning impacts thinking, emotions, and everyday life. Conducted by a licensed neuropsychologist, the evaluation uses scientifically validated tests to assess areas such as attention, memory, executive functioning, language, processing speed, visual‑spatial skills, and emotional functioning.

Psychological Treatment

The Center offers a more individualized approach to therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Embedded Cognitive Remediation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with embedded cognitive remediation integrates evidence‑based psychotherapy with targeted neurocognitive skill‑building to help patients achieve meaningful, lasting change. Guided by neuropsychological expertise, treatment is highly individualized and informed by each patient’s unique cognitive profile derived from Neuropsychological Evaluation. This approach goes beyond talk therapy by addressing not only emotional symptoms, but also the cognitive factors—such as attention, memory, and executive functioning—that can directly impact daily functioning and treatment success.

Cognitive‑remediation strategies are seamlessly incorporated into therapy sessions and welcomes support family members and/or significant others into sessions. Patients learn compensatory strategies targeting their unique areas of neurocognitive difficulty while simultaneously applying CBT techniques to manage stress, anxiety, mood symptoms, and unhelpful thinking patterns. This integration allows patients to engage more fully in therapy and translate insights into real‑world results—at work, school, and home.

By strengthening both cognitive and emotional reserves, CBT with embedded cognitive remediation helps patients build confidence, improve functioning, and create sustainable change—not just symptom relief, but greater control over how they think, feel, and function.

Professional Services and Consultations

School Consultations

(including IEP and 504 plan meetings)

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Neuropsychological school consultation provides expert guidance to help students receive appropriate educational supports based on how they learn, think, and function. A licensed neuropsychologist collaborates with families and schools to translate neuropsychological findings into practical, effective educational planning.

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Concussion Management

Concussion management is a comprehensive, brain‑based approach to evaluating, monitoring, and treating the cognitive, emotional, and functional effects of a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Led by a licensed neuropsychologist, this process focuses on understanding how the injury is affecting thinking, mood, behavior, and daily performance—and guiding recovery safely and effectively.

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Forensic/Legal Evaluations and Consultations

Forensic and legal neuropsychological evaluations provide objective, evidence‑based assessments of cognitive, psychological, and functional abilities for use in legal settings. Conducted by a licensed neuropsychologist, these evaluations are designed to answer specific referral questions relevant to litigation, administrative proceedings, or legal decision‑making.

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Professional Consultation

Professional consultation with a neuropsychologist provides expert, brain‑based guidance to support complex clinical, educational, medical, or organizational decision‑making. These consultations draw on specialized training in brain–behavior relationships to help professionals better understand cognitive, emotional, and functional factors affecting individuals across settings.

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Research

OUR RESEARCH focuses on creating a path towards mental and cognitive health accessibility for children, adolescents & adults. Dr. Vyas has developed a cost-effective and efficient tool, the Vyas Questionnaire (VQ©) that has demonstrated good model validity, item specificity and sensitivity in pilot analysis. The VQ© has the potential to bring greater awareness to patients and physicians, school systems, and community organizations with the potential for greater equity, cost savings, better educational/employment outcomes, suicide/homicide mitigation, and happiness. Please contact our office directly if you would like to learn more about this project.

Media

Dr. Vyas is committed to informing the public at large on topics related to neuropsychology, brain–behavior relationships, cognitive health, and evidence‑based mental health care.

For expert commentary, interviews, and consultation members of the media are invited to reach out for timely, thoughtful, and science‑grounded perspectives informed by clinical expertise and research.

📩 For media inquiries, please contact Dr. Sejal K. Vyas directly via the information provided on this site.

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Specific Expertise

The Center offers expertise across a wide range of neuropsychological and psychological specialties. While these represent our core focus areas, our team understands that every individual presents a unique profile. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we welcome you to reach out to discuss how we can help. Our specialties extend well beyond what’s featured here.

Children/Adolescents

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is ADHD? (NIH)
Understanding ADHD (CHADD)
Autism Spectrum
Bipolar Disorder
Brain Tumors
Cerebral Palsy
Concussion
Conduct Disorder
Depression
Dyscalculia / Math Disorders
Dyslexia
Epilepsy
Executive Function
Fragile X
Klinefelter syndrome
Learning Disabilities
Mental Retardation
Neurofibromatosis
Non-verbal Learning Disability
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Personality Disorders
Psychiatric Syndromes
Speech and Language Disorders
Tic Disorder
Tourette’s Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association
Learn Net
Writing Disorder

Young Adults/Adults

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is ADHD? (NIH)
Understanding ADHD (CHADD)
Autism Spectrum
Bipolar Disorder
Brain Tumors
Concussion
Conduct Disorder
Depression
Dyscalculia / Math Disorders
Dyslexia
Epilepsy
Executive Function
Learning Disabilities
Non-verbal Learning Disability
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Personality Disorders
Psychiatric Syndromes
Speech and Language Disorders
Substance Abuse
Tic Disorder
Tourette’s Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association
Learn Net
Writing Disorder

Middle-age/Aging Adults

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
What is ADHD? (NIH)
Understanding ADHD (CHADD)
Brain Tumors
Concussion
Dementia Syndromes
Alzheimer’s Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementias
Pseudodementia
Depression
Epilepsy
Executive Function
Neurologic Conditions
Amyotropic Lateral Sclersios
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Personality Disorders
Psychiatric Syndromes
Stroke
Substance Abuse
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association
Learn Net