Heather Pedersen, Ph.D., ABPP
Neuropsychology
Dr. Pedersen is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who works with adults and adolescents on a variety of different issues related to their emotional and/or cognitive functioning.
Neuropsychology is a profession that focuses on the study of brain-behavior relationships. A clinical neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist who has had extensive, additional training in the field of neuropsychology to be able to determine how different abilities, learning, and behaviors are related to brain functioning.
Appropriate training for a neuropsychologist includes a doctorate in psychology and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology, with background education in neuroanatomy, cognitive psychology, brain functioning, brain injury and disease processes, and neuropsychological testing (per Division 40 Clinical Neuropsychology of the American Psychological Association guidelines).
SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Pacific Stone Neuropsychology offers neuropsychological assessment services (i.e., cognitive and psychological evaluations) for adults (18+). Please see "about" link for further information about types of individuals served, services provided, and possible referrals. We can offer payment plans in some circumstances. Please feel free to contact us with the information provided below to discuss ways in which we might be able to serve you.
Pacific Stone Neuropsychology is accepting the following insurances at this time: Medi-Cal (Anthem Blue Cross, MHN, HealthNet, CalViva), Networks by Design, Wellness HealthNet (MHN and Medicare plans), Anthem Blue Cross PPO, United Healthcare / Optum, Carelon, Beacon Healthcare, Magellan, Alignment Healthcare (Medicare Advantage and PPO), Alignment Healthcare, TriCare, Halcyon, and Medicare. We will also see clients on a self-pay basis.
