Dr. Emick is currently only evaluating and treating adults.
Dr. Emick’s schedule for neuropsychological assessments is currently full.
Dr. Emick has been granted authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Her APIT mobility number is 6072. For information on how to verify a mobility number, please call (888) 201-6360 or go to http://www.asppb.net. Dr. Emick’s telepsychology competence has been certified by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists and The Trust. She offers telehealth appointments for psychotherapy on a case-by-case basis as appropriate and her schedule permits.
Dr. Emick Provides:
- Neuropsychological evaluation of adults and older adults
- Psychotherapy for adults and older adults, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based treatment
- Education and training for family members and caregivers
- Individually tailored neurocognitive rehabilitation plans for children, adults and older adults
- Consultation and liaison services with other professionals
Dr. Emick does not fill out forms of any type and does not provide:
- Forensic/court ordered/attorney requested services
- Disability examinations
- Therapy for children
- Marital counseling
- Family counseling
- Treatment for substance abuse
- Treatment for any type of addiction
- Treatment for eating disorders
- Treatment for personality disorders
- Treatment for anger management
- Sex offender treatment
- Treatment for self-injurious behavior
Common Reasons for Referral for Neuropsychological Evaluation
- Autoimmune disorders
- Traumatic brain injury
- Seizure disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Cerebrovascular accident (“stroke”)
- Cancer
- Brain tumors
- Neurodegenerative disorders
- Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
- Sleep disorders
- Developmental delays
- Asperger’s Disorder
- ADHD (this is NOT covered by most insurance plans)
- Learning disabilities (this is NOT covered by most insurance plans)
Common Reasons for Referral for Psychotherapy
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Sleep disorders
- Victim of assault/abuse
- Infertility/miscarriage
- Grief/loss
- Assistance is developing a sense of self post-diagnosis, treatment or surgery
- Preparation for surgery
- Assistance in adjusting after injury, surgery or a major illness
- Assistance in developing coping skills in the face of a chronic medical condition or during prolonged or painful medical treatments
- Caregiver stress/burnout
- Difficult life transitions
- End of life issues
