"Empowering Patients To Live Their Best Lives"
Dr. Kristen Davidson
Dr. Davidson is a licensed psychologist in Florida who specializes in clinical neuropsychology. She focuses assessments related to the brain-behavior relationship in adolescents, adults and older adults.
She provides individualized patient care in:
• Dementia & Memory Issues
• Acquired Brain Injuries (TBIs & Concussions)
• Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke
• Neurological Conditions
• Cancer/Tumor
• ADHD
• Cognitive Complaints
• Epilepsy
• Neurodegenerative Conditions
• Pre & Post Surgical Evaluations
• Capacity Evaluations
• Learning Disabilities/Academic
• Gifted Testing
• Psychodiagnostic/Emotional
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Dr. Davidson is available for a free phone consultation to discuss your primary concerns and which assessment options may be right for you. You can schedule the consultation through the “Request A Consultation” button or by completing the “Contact Me” form.
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FAQ
A neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist specializing in the area of brain-behavior relationships. Although a neuropsychologist has a doctoral degree in psychology, he or she does not just focus on emotional or psychological problems. The neuropsychologist has additional training in the specialty field of clinical neuropsychology. That means a neuropsychologist is educated in brain anatomy, brain function, and brain injury or disease. The neuropsychologist also has specialized training in administering and interpreting the specific kinds of tests included in your neuropsychological evaluation. As a part of the required education, a neuropsychologist also has years of practical experience working with people who have had problems involving the brain. An official, more detailed definition of a clinical neuropsychologist has been approved by the National Academy of Neuropsychology and can be viewed at the NAN website (www.NANonline.org).
Your doctor or healthcare provider has referred you for a neuropsychological evaluation. This evaluation may be of help in:
finding possible problems with your brain functioning,
forming a diagnosis,
defining your thinking skill strengths and weaknesses,
guiding treatment for your personal, educational or vocational needs,
making relevant recommendations to your health care provider(s), and/or
documenting possible changes in your functioning over time.
A neuropsychological evaluation involves testing that is sensitive to problems in brain functioning. Unlike CT or MRI scans, which show what the structure of the brain looks like, neuropsychological testing examines how well the brain is working when it performs certain functions (for example, remembering). The types of tests that you will take depend upon the questions you and your doctor have. The tests may assess the following areas: attention, learning and memory, reasoning and problem-solving, visualspatial functions, language functions, sensory-perceptual functions, motor functions, academic skills, intelligence, and emotional functioning. The tests are not invasive; that is, they do not involve blood tests, being attached to machines, or using X-rays. Most of the tests will involve questions-and-answers or working with materials on a table. Some tests may use a computer. The testing will be performed by the neuropsychologist. The neuropsychologist will also spend some time talking with you about your medical, personal, and academic history. The total time involved in your evaluation will depend upon the questions you and your doctor have.
Dr. Davidson strives to provide each of her patients the highest quality of care. She will personally be administering, scoring, and interpreting the tests.
There are at least two ways you might expect to hear about the results of this evaluation. The neuropsychologist may schedule an appointment to go over the results with you and/or may send you a written report. With your permission, the neuropsychologist may send the results to the doctor or healthcare provider who referred you. This doctor may talk to you about the results of testing on your next office visit. If requested, the neuropsychologist will give you specific recommendations to guide your treatment or otherwise help you in your daily life.
Dr. Davidson does not accept insurance and is considered an out-of-network provider. However, many individuals are able to obtain reimbursement from their insurance company. Dr. Davidson will provide you with a detailed invoice, called a superbill, for you to submit to your insurance for out-of-network benefits.
All evaluations include review of medical and/or academic records, a clinical interview, testing and scoring, generating an integrative report for the patient and referring provider (if applicable), and delivering feedback of the results. Dr. Davidson is able to devise a personalized evaluation to meet your needs.
Find more information about Assessment services offered HERE.
If you have any questions, ask the neuropsychologist or his/her staff.
We want to be sure that you understand the evaluation procedure and have all your questions answered.
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2497 Waving Moss Way
Winter Park, FL 32792
