Neuropsychological Services

Neurological disorders affect your brain function, causing various distressing psychological symptoms. Tioana Maxwell, PsyD, and the team at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services in Greater Houston area, Texas, offer expert neuropsychological services. Whether you’re developing dementia, recovering from a stroke or brain injury, or have a condition like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Bridging the Gap Psychological Services can help. If you’re in the Greater Houston area, call the office or request an appointment online today.

What are neuropsychological services?

Neurology is a medical specialty focusing on the brain and nervous system. Many neurological disorders affect the brain’s psychological functions, including mood and behavior, so there’s a lot of crossover between neurology and mental health.

At Bridging the Gap Psychological Services, the team provides expert care for patients with a range of neuropsychological disorders. They have extensive experience in this field, having previously worked with children and adults affected by brain-related conditions.

What neuropsychological services are available to me?

The team at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services offers the following neuropsychological services:

Neurodevelopmental disorder assessment and treatment

Neurodevelopmental disorders include autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These conditions affect communication, social interaction, and behavior, causing problems first seen in childhood that continue for life.

Both conditions vary in severity, but the autism spectrum is especially broad. Some people can’t communicate or interact at all, while others manage to create successful careers. The team at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services performs numerous ADHD and ASD evaluations every week.

Neuropsychological assessments

The team specializes in neuropsychological assessments, using their expertise and experience to identify people’s mental health challenges. They receive many adult and pediatric neuropsychological referrals from other health care professionals.

Neurological condition treatment

Patients with dementia and those recovering from a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) benefit from the interventions available at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services. The team uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, mindfulness, and other techniques to help patients cope with the challenges their conditions cause.

Pediatric neuropsychology

Many of the team’s patients are children. The team at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services welcomes all ages, knowing that early intervention for children with behavioral and developmental disorders produces optimal results.

What problems can neuropsychological services treat?

Neurological disorders cause numerous problems that the team at Bridging the Gap Psychological Services can help with, including:

• Poor organizational skills
• Brain fog (inability to think clearly)
• Irritability and anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Difficulties focusing
• Lack of attention
• Problems communicating
• Personality changes
• Forgetfulness
• Lack of social skills
• Low self-esteem

People affected by strokes, dementia, and head injuries develop problems because of brain damage, while neurodevelopmental disorders like ASD and ADHD are part of someone’s personality.

Brain damage work often aims to help people regain lost function or prevent incurable conditions like dementia from progressing so quickly. ASD and ADHD therapy focuses on helping people identify the thoughts causing them problems and alter their behavior so life becomes easier.

If you or your child needs expert neuropsychological services, call Bridging the Gap Psychological Services or book an appointment online today.