NeuroClinic and Assessments, LLC is a private neuropsychology and psychology practice primarily servicing Lake and McHenry Counties in Illinois. We specialize in neuropsychological testing for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients, as well as psychotherapy for adults and geriatric patients.

Dr. Joshua LaVigne
Our team is led by Joshua LaVigne, PhD, a licensed clinical neuropsychologist, who specializes in administering neuropsychological testing. Because he specializes in administering neuropsychological testing, we can bring a high level of expertise to patients with brain injury or other cognitive difficulties, including distinguishing between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We also work with adolescents and adults as brain issues can occur across the lifespan. Our comprehensive, data-based evaluations give our patients peace of mind when faced with uncertainty, difficult decisions, or unexpected changes in functioning. Our goal at NeuroClinic and Assessments is to work with individuals and their families to uncover and better understand any conditions that might be impacting their functioning and to help guide them in their next steps.
A thorough, empirically-based evaluation administered by a neuropsychologist is the best way to determine the cognitive functioning and potential level of care patients require. Our accurate and reliable evaluation reports detail each patient’s level of cognitive functioning, answering questions that are vital for care and treatment.
Dr. LaVigne founded NeuroClinic and Assessments with a passion for patient care. He is a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (APA’s Division 40). He is a current board member and former president of the board for Mental Health Resource League, a non-profit organization that raises money for mental health treatment causes in McHenry County. He is the physician sponsor for the McHenry County chapter of Think First, a national brain and spinal cord injury prevention program. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry and Woodstock. He is also a member of the Leadership of Greater McHenry County, the McHenry County Task Force on Aging, and the McHenry County Traumatic Brain Injury Task Force.

 

Dr. Kelly Gustafson
Kelly Gustafson, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has a specialization in health and rehabilitation psychology. She is the rehabilitation psychologist and neuropsychologist at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry, where she provides therapy and brief cognitive testing for the patients on the acute rehabilitation unit. She also provides therapy and neuropsychological testing for individuals in rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and her outpatient office at NeuroClinic and Assessments in McHenry. She has specialized training and experience working with patients who suffer chronic medical and pain conditions, strokes, grief and loss, and adjustment to difficult life situations.

She has extensive training in the mind-body connection, using mindfulness as a way to help individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and emotional and physical pain find a sense of healing. Life often takes unplanned and unwanted turns that can leave us unprepared and uncertain about our life and future. Dr. Gustafson assists patients and their families with finding clarity, peace, and calmness during these stressful periods. The therapeutic modalities she uses include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, and hypnosis.

Dr. Gustafson is affiliated with the American Psychological Association (APA), The American Association of Pain Management (AAPM), Illinois Psychological Association (IPA), Psychologists in Long-Term Care (PLTC), and the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH).

 

Nicole Perry
Nicole Perry, LCSW, ACHP-SW is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in working with adults of all ages experiencing chronic illness, terminal health conditions, cognitive impairment, and issues with adjustment to difficult life circumstances. She also specializes in providing support and treatment for grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. Nicole provides therapy for individuals in rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and in her outpatient office at NeuroClinic & Assessments located in McHenry, Illinois.

Nicole has a background in a continuing care retirement community specializing in the skilled nursing, including a memory care unit. She also has work experience in hospice and palliative care as well as health care administration. Most recently, Nicole has taught bachelors and masters of social work classes in clinical practice, mediation, human development, working with older adults, medical social work, and other topics. She has published an e-book in collaboration with the California State University Shiley Institute for Palliative Care. Nicole is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Nicole has knowledge on a range of medical conditions and the psychosocial effects of illness as well as interventions to provide support during these conditions. Her therapeutic approach focused on tailoring therapy interventions to best meet client needs and includes approaches such as person-centered, cognitive behavioral and reminiscence therapy.

 

Aaron Melnek
Aaron Melnek, Psy.D. specializes in working with adults, young professionals, and college students experiencing concerns related to academic and work stress, anxiety, depression, identity development, relationship/marital difficulties, and grief. Dr. Melnek practices collaboratively and prioritizes the contextual and identity-based factors of each individual. He works from a relational model, integrating aspects of mindfulness, culturally-informed treatment, and existential philosophies where appropriate.

Dr. Melnek emphasizes increasing clients’ self-esteem in his work. Specifically, he works on helping clients identify their values, strengths and limitations, and insight into behavior and relational patterns that create problems.

Dr. Melnek completed his doctoral internship at Ohio University, and is currently completing his postdoctoral fellowship at NeuroClinic and Assessments. He has significant experience working with undergraduate and graduate students at college counseling centers, and is enjoying the opportunity to work longer term with clients in the private sector.