Neuropsychology Services

Via Nova Neuropsychology provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults in Dallas and throughout North Texas. Our evaluations are designed to clarify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral concerns and help patients better understand how medical, neurological, and psychological factors may affect everyday functioning.

Dr. Westbrook, a clinical rehabilitation neuropsychologist, uses evidence-based assessment methods and an individualized approach to evaluate concerns related to memory, attention, and executive functioning from complex medical conditions like brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, dementia, ADHD, and other neurological disorders.

Our goal is to provide clear answers, meaningful recommendations, and practical strategies that support appropriate care and help patients move forward with greater understanding and direction.

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Neuropsychological Evaluations

Dr. Westbrook provides comprehensive, in-depth neuropsychological evaluations for adults in Dallas and throughout North Texas. Evaluations examine cognitive functioning as well as the emotional and behavioral factors that may accompany neurological, medical, and neurodegenerative conditions.

Neuropsychological evaluations can help clarify changes or concerns involving:

  • Memory: Evaluating short- and long-term memory and identifying patterns of cognitive change.

  • Attention & Concentration: Assessing sustained attention, working memory, and concentration, including evaluations for ADHD.

  • Executive Functioning: Evaluating planning, organization, mental flexibility, problem-solving, and other higher-level thinking skills.

  • Processing Speed: Assessing the speed and efficiency with which information is processed and responded to.

  • Language & Communication: Evaluating aspects of language and verbal functioning that may be affected by neurological conditions.

  • Emotional & Behavioral Functioning: Understanding how mood, anxiety, stress, and behavioral changes may interact with cognitive functioning.

Neuropsychological evaluations may be appropriate for individuals experiencing cognitive changes associated with:

  • Memory Disorders & Dementia: Including Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions.

  • ADHD: Evaluating attention, executive functioning, and other cognitive skills associated with ADHD.

  • Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion: Assessing the cognitive, emotional, and functional effects of brain injury.

  • Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease: Evaluating cognitive and emotional changes following stroke or other vascular conditions.

  • Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Assessing cognitive functioning and the impact of seizures or related medical factors.

  • Movement Disorders: Including Parkinson's disease and other conditions that may affect cognitive and functional abilities.

  • Multiple Sclerosis: Evaluating cognitive changes that may occur with MS.

  • Anoxic Brain Injury: Assessing cognitive functioning following periods of reduced oxygen to the brain.

  • Spinal Cord Injury: Evaluating cognitive and psychological factors that may affect adjustment and rehabilitation.

  • Brain Tumors: Assessing cognitive and emotional functioning associated with brain tumors and related medical treatment.

  • Other Neurological & Medical Conditions: Evaluations may also be appropriate for other conditions affecting cognitive, emotional, or everyday functioning.

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Psychological Evaluations

Psychological evaluations can help clarify how emotional and psychological factors may affect cognitive functioning, daily life, and overall well-being. Understanding the relationship between mood, stress, trauma, and cognition can provide important context when interpreting neuropsychological test results and developing appropriate recommendations.

Psychological factors that may be considered include:

  • Anxiety and Depression: Evaluating how symptoms of anxiety or depression may affect attention, memory, processing speed, motivation, and overall cognitive efficiency.

  • Post-Traumatic Stress: Understanding how a history of trauma and symptoms of PTSD may affect cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, and everyday functioning.

  • Stress & Adjustment: Considering the impact of significant life changes, chronic medical conditions, or ongoing stressors on emotional and cognitive functioning.

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Consultation & Collaboration

Neuropsychological care is often most effective when providers work together. Dr. Westbrook collaborates with healthcare professionals and other members of a patient's care team to help integrate neuropsychological findings into an individual's broader treatment and rehabilitation plan.

Consultation and collaboration may include:

  • Healthcare Provider Consultation: Communicating with physicians, therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and other providers regarding neuropsychological findings and recommendations.

  • Treatment & Rehabilitation Collaboration: Helping translate evaluation results into practical recommendations that can support rehabilitation, treatment planning, and everyday functioning.

  • Educational Consultation: When appropriate, providing guidance regarding cognitive and functional needs that may affect academic performance and educational planning.

  • Workplace & Functional Consultation: When clinically appropriate, discussing cognitive or functional considerations that may affect an individual's ability to meet work-related demands.

Pricing & Insurance

Via Nova Neuropsychology is currently in network with Medicare, as well as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna (Evernorth), and Aetna for eligible neuropsychological evaluation services. Insurance coverage and patient responsibility vary by plan.

Before scheduling an evaluation, we will verify your insurance benefits and review the available coverage information with you so that you have a clearer understanding of your expected financial responsibility before moving forward. While insurance benefits can ultimately be determined by your individual plan, our goal is to help minimize unexpected costs.

We are not currently accepting insurance for therapy services.

All billing is managed through our electronic medical record system. If you are paying out of pocket, we can provide a superbill and, as a complimentary service, assist with submitting the claim to your insurance company on your behalf for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

For questions about the cost of a neuropsychological evaluation or insurance coverage, please contact Dr. Westbrook at info@vianovaneuropsychology.com.