San Diego BrainWorks
Psychology, Neuropsychology & Therapy Services
San Diego BrainWorks is a private practice in San Diego specializing in evaluating psychoeducational (academic), neuropsychological, psychological, and neurological disorders.
They specialize in diagnosing ADHD, Learning disorders (e.g., Dyslexia), Autism, Giftedness, medical and genetic disorders, depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, and other neurocognitive disorders. In addition to their thorough and comprehensive evaluations, they have several therapists on staff who offer therapeutic services for a variety of mental health disorders including individual, family, and couples therapy.
About the Owner & Clinical Director, Joanna Savarese, Ph.D.
Dr. Savarese has been in the field of psychology and neuropsychology for over 17 years. She has appeared on ESPN Radio, NBC News, KPBS, written for Parenting Magazine, and featured in the textbook “The Neuroscience of Learning: Principles and Applications for Educators (2014).” She frequently lectures in the community and recently was an Expert Panelist for an International Conference in India regarding Accessibility and Accommodations in learning environments.
Dr. Savarese is the Past-President of the San Diego Psychological Association, and past Co-Chair of the Neuropsychology Committee. In addition to her passion for neuropsychology, Dr. Savarese is the co-founder of a non-profit organization, Repeat Cleats, that collects and distributes cleats and other soccer equipment for families and players in need all over the world.
Services They Offer
Psychoeducational and IEE Evaluations
They provide comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to assess Learning Disorders in Reading, Writing, and Math (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, & Dysgraphia)
ADHD Evaluations
Their evaluations go beyond the general psychological assessment because they understand that ADHD may be linked to different disorders and etiologies and aim to understand what causes behavioral symptoms.
Autism Evaluations
Neuropsychological assessment can provide a strong analysis of cognitive, emotional, linguistic, motor, and social functioning in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Their neuropsychology service provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for children, adolescents, adults, and elderly populations.
Therapy Services
Individual, family, & couples
Connect with San Diego BrainWorks
- 858 - 914 - 1347
- Office@sdbrainworks.com