659 Ridgeview Drive McHenry IL 60050 – 1(815) 344-1999

TAKE CONTROL AND FIND PEACE OF MIND

EVALUATION AND THERAPY SERVICES BY SKILLED PROVIDERS WHO REALLY CARE

WHY DO I NEED A NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION?

You may have visited your primary care physician or neurologist and received a referral for a neuropsychological evaluation. Or you may have been experiencing troublesome symptoms that you or your family are concerned about, and want to uncover anything that might be causing them.

Neuropsychological evaluation might be warranted if you are experiencing new or worsening symptoms of:

  • Memory loss
  • Attention or concentration difficulties
  • Poor organizing and planning
  • Difficulty multi-tasking
  • Language difficulty (word or name finding, slurred speech, etc)
  • Problems with visual skills
  • Problems with writing or reading
  • Changes in behavior
  • Confusion
  • Changes in thinking
  • Difficulty performing familiar tasks
  • Getting lost in known areas

Other reasons for needing a neuropsychological evaluation include:

  • Ensuring correct previous diagnosis
  • Guiding treatment plan
  • Surgery pre-clearance
  • Track changes over time
  • Determine level of care needed
  • Document severity of injury/illness

Some conditions which call for neuropsychological evaluation include:

  • Stroke
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Learning disabilities (ADHD, dyslexia, etc.)

Therapy Information

Your mental and physical wellness are linked. But many people do not stop to consider how life’s many stresses might be chipping away at their mental and physical health. Our highly trained and compassionate professionals can help you take control of your life again. We can provide you with a safe, neutral, and non-judgmental place where you can repair, heal, learn and grow.

Can you benefit from therapy? Everyone can benefit from therapy, if they are willing and able to be an active participant. Here are some common signs that you might need to call for a consultation:

  •  You are experiencing grief or loss.
  •  You are experiencing a big life transition.
  •  You find yourself thinking about a single issue for an hour or more each day.
  •  You want to avoid others or feel embarrassed about something.
  •  Your quality of life has decreased.
  •  Something is negatively affecting your school, your job, or a relationship.
  •  You are struggling with a difficult diagnosis or illness.
  •  You are the caregiver of another adult.
  •  You feel overwhelmed or hopeless.

Personalized Treatment
Our staff spends time getting to know you
Convenient Location
Our clinic is close to Northwestern Medicine Hospital
Specialized Providers
We are licensed clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists and social workers
Practitioners Network
We will work closely with all your health practitioners
Evaluation
We specialize in administering neuropsychological and psychological testing
Therapy
Experienced psychologists and social workers trained to help

FOR EMERGENCIES PLEASE CONTACT:

MCHENRY COUNTY CRISIS LINE (24/7 ASSISTANCE) 1-800-892-8900