Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Pacific Palisades, CA

At Jo NeuroAssessment Center, we work with children and adults with a variety of neurological and psychiatric conditions. These include AD/HD, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, memory disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations which involve in-depth assessment of various cognitive skills such as attention, processing speed, memory, problem solving, language, and visual-spatial functioning, among others. Co-morbid psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety may also be a focus of a neuropsychological evaluation.

I am a UCLA-trained clinical neuropsychologist, primarily specializing in neuropsychological evaluation of children and young adults. I have extensive experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., learning disorders, AD/HD), traumatic brain injury/concussion, epilepsy, emotional difficulties, and other complex medical conditions. Evaluations identify learning styles, cognitive and emotional strengths, areas of cognitive or learning differences, emotional difficulties, and diagnoses (when appropriate), which allow us to create a plan for treatment or academics and improved psycho-social functioning.

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Dr. Dubin graduated from The University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey and then completed a residency in Emergency Medicine. Disenchanted with treating patients with medication, he researched Neurofeedback and found improvement in his own brain physiology. DirectNeurofeedback is a low-strength electric current that's effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, addiction, and ADD/ADHD. It sends a tiny, imperceptible signal to the brain that causes a slight fluctuation in brainwaves. This fluctuation allows the brain to reorganize itself and get out of frozen, stuck patterns, like re-booting a frozen computer.

Are you frustrated by making the same mistakes over and over again? You know what you should be doing when it comes time to perform but when it comes time you don't know how to do? Perhaps you've suffered an injury or a concussion that has set you back or you've seen other traumatic injuries on the field. Are there moments you feel like you'll never get back on track? Do you suffer from the yips? In the therapy I do, athletes can beat performance anxiety, increase performance confidence, get out of a near depression, and better recover from injury and concussions.

Dr. Biesman specializes in assessing and treating children, adolescents, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and learning differences and associated social-emotional and educational challenges. She works closely with families and specifically conducts comprehensive child, adolescent and adult neuropsychological and forensic evaluations. Additionally, she offers neurodevelopmental assessments and works extensively with parents in formulating treatment plans and early intervention programs for children ages 0-5. She supervises post-docs who treat youth 18-25 and those with digital addictions.

I feel that I "see" people who often feel "unseen." I help people who are exhausted, depressed and anxious from masking. Masking is attempting to reduce or hide needs and symptoms to blend in with others, usually to avoid being treated differently.

My approach to psychotherapy is empathic, collaborative and unique to each individual's own needs. I believe the most important component of therapy is establishing a genuine relational connection. I strive to create a therapeutic environment in which clients feel comfortable, respectful, supportive and understood in order to actively explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. I provide a unique psychotherapy to treat a wide variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBT issues, attachment issues, OCD, kleptomania and grief.

I have been in practice for over 25 years and work with a variety of clients in the Los Angeles area. I specialize in working with high profile individuals,as well as clients dealing with depression, parental alienation, anxiety, PTSD,Neuropsychological Evals, addiction,parenting issues, sexual abuse, and individuals who are interested in life transitions and/or personal growth. I also specialize in performing custody evaluations and expert witness evaluations and court testimony. I specialize in parental alienation, domestic violence, PTSD, TBI, sexual harassment, cases, sexual abuse cases, wrongful termination, trauma evaluations, allegations os sexual abuse, and risk assessment.

I am an expert and specialist in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. CBT has proven to be one of the most successful forms of therapy. If you are looking for a no nonsense approach that focuses on the here and now and provides you with effective tools and skills to create immediate reduction in symptoms, then you may benefit from seeing a "true" Cognitive Behavioral therapist. I successfully treat a variety of issues such as: anxiety disorders, ocd, social anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep disorders, pain management, attention and concentration, memory, aspergers, traumatic brain injury, adhd, behavioral problems, academic issues and more.

Have you and your partner been frustrated by having the same argument over and over again? Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, life transitions, or stress in your daily life? Do you get triggered by things in your environment that remind you of a stressful past event? If this sounds like you, then you have come to the right place. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping using evidence-based practices.

Do you suspect that you have ADHD? Do you or a loved one have problems with memory or thinking as a result of an injury or medical condition? I conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to investigate these issues. I am a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist (ABPP-CN) who has been conducting neuropsychological evaluations for over 15 years. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide proper diagnosis and individually-tailored treatment recommendations.

I am a Neuropsychologist located in Calabasas with over 25 years of specialized training in neuropsychological testing, and adolescent, adult and geriatric psychology from Harvard University and UCLA. I accept insurance, and specialize in the in the evidence-based assessment of individuals with academic, learning, and other neurocognitive differences that effect academic, social, and behavioral functioning. My team and I use a scientific approach to provide each patient with an individualized assessment based on empirically-validated research of brain-based conditions (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, etc.).