Forensic Neuropsychologist
Dr. Grabreck is a Clinical Psychologist, and has attained Certified Concentrations as a Specialist in Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology. Dr. Grabreck was fellowship trained in Neuropsychology at the University of California at Davis Medical Center, a world renowned facility. While training in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as the UC Davis Medical Center's Spine Center, Dr. Grabreck has attained thousands of hours of experience. Dr. Grabreck has performed Neuropsychological assessments on a wide variety of conditions, in both pediatric and adult populations. Neuropsychological Assessment & Diagnosis
A Neuropsychological evaluation is a testing method through which a neuropsychologist can acquire data about a patient’s cognitive, motor, behavioral, language, and executive functioning. The data attained in testing can provide information leading to the diagnosis of a cognitive deficit, which areas of the brain are being affected, and thus providing the road towards the best treatment options available for the condition which has been diagnosed. Proper evaluation and diagnosis is imperative after a brain injury. Clinical Neuropsychologists are part of the team of Clinicians that help to establish your diagnosis and your future prognosis after a brain injury. It is estimated that Approximately 1.5 million Americans per year sustain a brain injury. Of those, 50,000 people will die as a result of brain injury, while 80,000 people per year will experience long-term disabilities as a result of their injury. There are two types of brain injury: traumatic brain injury and acquired brain injury. Forensic Psychology
In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Grabreck has attained Certified Concentrations as a Specialist in Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology. These are specialized fields of psychology. Dr. Grabreck is a published author in the field of Forensic Psychology, and completed her dissertation on a study she conducted on prison population inmates at a State Prison Correctional Center. Dr. Grabreck has experience specifically in this area of expertise. Dr. Grabreck has performed assessments on a wide variety of conditions relating to the diagnostics which would be involved with Forensic Psychologist. Forensic psychology, is the psychological assessment of individuals who are involved, in one way or another, with the legal system. Although it is necessary to have training in law and forensic psychology, the most important skills a forensic psychologist must possess are solid clinical skills to apply psychology to the law.
