Complex questions deserve careful answers.

I became a neuropsychologist because I am interested in clinical questions that cannot be answered by a single test, scan, or label. My work has involved adults with overlapping neurological, medical, psychiatric, and psychosocial factors, where the challenge is not simply identifying an abnormal score but understanding what is causing a change in cognition and what it means for that particular person. Test scores are important, but they make sense only as part of a larger clinical picture.

My approach begins with context. I want to understand what has changed, when it changed, how it affects everyday life, and what else may be contributing. Medical history, medications, sleep, mood, education, language, culture, occupation, and previous level of functioning can all influence cognition.

Memory problems are not always Alzheimer’s disease. Attention problems are not always ADHD. Neuropsychology compliments modern medical diagnostics by characterizing cognitive strengths and challenges, clarifying functional impact, and translating information into an understanding of the person living with it.