Evaluation - Boston Neuropsychological Services - Counseling, Evaluations and Tutoring in the Greater Boston Area

Our clinical team includes professionals with diverse training and specialization. We have experts for every age group, from infancy through adulthood. We have staff who specialize in autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopment, ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral management, emotional difficulties, working with gifted children, brain injury, learning and memory, tutoring, and individual, group, couples, and family counseling.

Clinical Directors

Kevin A. Domingos, Ph.D.
Dr. Domingos completed his education and training at U.C. Irvine, the California School of Professional Psychology, and Harvard University. He completed two years of Post-Doctoral training in Neuropsychology. He has previously served on the board of directors of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society, is the chief neuropsychologist at Hebrew SeniorLife (where he is involved with research and a Memory Disorders Clinic), and provides neuropsychological services to 12 schools in the greater Boston area. His specialties include forensic neuropsychology evaluations and reviews, Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs), ADHD, traumatic brain injury, behavior management, and memory disorders.

David B. Wolff, Ph.D.
Dr. Wolff completed his education and training at Cornell University and Kent State University. He has previously served on the board of directors of the Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society. He is currently the director of training of the internship and post-doctoral training programs in neuropsychology at BNS. His specialties include learning disabilities, ADHD, forensic neuropsychology, treatment of anxiety and depression, and working with gifted children

Clinical Staff

	Heather Foley Adams, Ph.D. Dr. Adams completed her education and training at Wellesley College and Brigham Young University. She completed her internship at New England Medical Center/Floating Hospital for Children and Boston VAMC. Dr. Adams has worked on research studies investigating the cognitive effects of premature birth and learning disabilities at Children’s Hospital Boston. She is currently completing a post-doctoral fellowship at BNS. Dr. Adams specializes in the areas of learning disability, ADHD, brain injury, prematurity, autism spectrum, and developmental delay. She has experience with ABA and behavior modification and has a teaching certificate in secondary education.

	Jillian Bennett, Ph.D. Dr. Bennett received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has extensive clinical and research experience in the field of autism. She completed her internship at the May Institute, where she provided neurodevelopmental assessments of children with autism spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disorders, and social/behavioral concerns at the National Autism Center. She also provided behavioral consultation and treatment for children and adolescents with autism at the May Center for Child Development. Dr. Bennett is currently completing a post-doctoral neuropsychology fellowship at BNS. Her research interests involve: early detection of autism and how to best teach social and communication skills to toddlers with autism. She has experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), cognitive-behavioral therapy, and teaching executive functioning skills to children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Bennett specializes in the assessment and treatment of toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children with autism spectrum disorders.

	Elyssa Bristol, M.A. Ms. Bristol is currently completing her doctoral degree at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). She earned a B.A. in psychology at Connecticut College and a M.A. in clinical psychology at MSPP. Previously she worked at Massachusetts General Hospital and competed a year long practicum at Judge Baker Children's Center. Her interests include the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with social/emotional difficulties and autism spectrum disorders.

	Jaclyn Capria, M.S.,CCC-SLP Ms. Capria completed her education at the State University of New York- College at Geneseo and Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. She received specific clinical training in understanding the connection between spoken and written language development and has experience with providing literacy assessment and intervention to children, adolescents and adults. Ms. Capria is currently a speech-language pathologist in a Boston school, where she provides assessment and treatment services within an inclusion model.

	Sherral Devine, Ph.D. Dr. Devine completed her education and training at Bowling Green State University, the Boston VA Medical Center/Tufts University Consortium, and Boston University. She has worked at The Framingham Heart Study since 1999 researching normal and pathological brain aging. Her specialties include adult neuropsychological assessment, dementia, and stroke.

	Michael A. Fearing, Ph.D. Dr. Fearing completed his education and training at Assumption College and Brigham Young University. He is currently completing a combined clinical and research post-doctoral fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, both of which are Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals. His specialties include learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

	Dania B. Gaffin, Ph.D. Dr. Gaffin completed her education and training at Cornell University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the Yale University Child Study Center, where she specialized in the evaluation and treatment of children between the ages of 0 and 5. Her other specialties include the assessment and therapeutic treatment of learning disabilities, ADHD, learning and memory, and social/emotional difficulties in children and adolescents.

	Brandi S. Henson, Psy.D. Dr. Henson received a doctoral degree in School-Child Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University in New York, NY. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Neurodevelopmental Services at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, where she specialized in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome and related disorders. She is currently working for the Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Tufts Medical Center, where she runs parenting education groups in pediatric settings. Dr. Henson specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with complex learning disorders and social-emotional difficulties.

	Matt Jerram, Ph.D. Dr. Jerram completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Suffolk University after completing his internship at the Brockton/West Roxbury VAMC. He completed his postdoctoral clinical training at Two Brattle Center and his research training at Massachusetts Mental Health Center and Harvard Medical School. He earned his B.A. in psychology and M.L.A. in the History of Ideas at Johns Hopkins University. He is currently on the faculty in the Psychology Department at Suffolk University where he is involved in research using neuroimaging methods to investigate the brain processes underlying emotion, impulsivity and aggression. Dr. Jerram has extensive training and clinical experience in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and substance abuse counseling.

	Kelly Karl, Psy.D. Dr. Karl received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford after earning her bachelors degree from the University of Rochester. Prior to completing her doctorate, Dr. Karl completed a one-year, APA accredited, pre-doctoral internship at Dartmouth Medical School focusing on trauma-based therapy for adolescents, psychological assessment, and individual/family therapy for children. Dr. Karl joined us following the completion of her first year of postdoctoral fellowship with the Neuropsychology Service at Boston Medical Center. She completed a second year of postdoctoral fellowship here at Boston Neuropsychological Services, LLC and has remained with us as a core staff member. Dr. Karl's specialties include the evaluation of traumatic brain injuries, seizure disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, mood/anxiety disorders, and neurodevelopmental disabilities in children, adolescents, and adults.

	Alexis Dugan Kovacs, Psy.D. Dr. Kovacs completed her doctoral degree at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology and her post-doctoral training at Children’s Hospital Boston, a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, where she specialized in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders and in the behavioral treatment of feeding disorders. Her other specialties include infant and preschool-aged neurodevelopmental assessment, play therapy, learning disorders, and behavioral management. Dr. Kovacs is currently on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and works part-time as a staff psychologist in the Developmental Medicine Center at Children’s Hospital of Boston, conducting neurodevelopmental evaluations of children under the age of 3 and neuropsychological evaluations of children who have a history of adoption.

	Corinna D. McFeaters, LMHC Ms. McFeaters provides counseling in a variety of areas, including anxiety, social skills, and depression. She also offers tutoring services and organizational assistance for individuals with ADHD and related concerns. Ms. McFeaters completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lesley University, specializing in holistic therapy. To see Ms. McFeater’s bio in Psychology today, click here

	Kirsten McGhee, Psy.D. Dr. McGhee completed her doctoral degree at St. John’s University and her post-doctoral training at the Developmental Medicine Center at Children's Hospital Boston, where she specialized in the assessment of autism spectrum disorders. Her other specialties include assessments for children under 3 years old, preschool and school-age populations with learning disabilities, ADHD, and social/behavioral concerns. In addition, she has experience in the use of applied behavior analysis and behavior modifications for young children with autism spectrum disorders in the home and school settings. Dr. McGhee is also currently working for the Needham Public Schools and conducts developmental evaluations for children under 2 years old as part of a research study at Children’s Hospital Boston.

	Stephen MacCormack, M.S.-CCC/SLP, Ed.S Mr. MacCormack completed his training as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Boston University. He became certified as a Reading Specialist at Simmons College. He has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Boston school system. He currently holds the position of Literacy Intervention Specialist in a Boston school, in which he provides literacy assessment, treatment, and instruction. Mr. MacCormack focuses on the connection of oral language and literacy development in children. In his assessment and treatment, he addresses weaknesses in children’s language and reading-specific processes that can lead to oral and written language disabilities.

	David Stein, Psy.D. Dr. David Stein is a clinical psychologist on staff at Children’s Hospital, Boston in the Developmental Medicine Center. He is also the Acting Clinical Director of Phenotyping for a study of children with autism spectrum disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Stein is a graduate of Tufts University and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, where he completed his doctoral degree. Dr. Stein completed his clinical training through Harvard Medical School at the Cambridge Hospital and Children's Hospital, Boston, respectively. He currently holds an appointment as an Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Stein specializes in neurodevelopmental, neuropsychological, and learning evaluations of children ages 1 to 18. He has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, and genetic disorders including Down syndrome. Dr. Stein is also provides parent training and behaviorally-based therapeutic interventions.

	Karen M. Stufflebeam, M.A. Ms. Stufflebeam is completing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). She received her B.A. in Psychology at the University of Maine at Orono and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology at MSPP. Ms. Stufflebeam has experience working with clients ages three through late adulthood. Past work experiences include a year long employment in a residential unit for teenage boys, home-based therapy, over a year and a half at McLean Hospital utilizing Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy with those suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and is currently a Clinician providing individual therapy with clients in an outpatient clinic. Ms. Stufflebeam’s interests include OCD, ER-P, anxiety disorders, Logotherapy, and psychological assessment.

	David Topor, Ph.D. Dr. Topor completed his education and training at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and was a clinical fellow in child and adolescent psychology at Brown Medical School. He has experience using cognitive behavioral skills in helping children and adolescents with a range of behavioral and emotional issues. His clinical interests also include working with young adults to cope with various stressors including adjusting to life changes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and relationship difficulties.

Administrative Staff

	Cyndi Casoli Ms. Casoli has over fifteen years of experience working as a business office manager, specializing in the medical billing industry. As the Billing and Financial Manager, she oversees the daily operations of the administrative department and is directly responsible for the billing, invoicing and insurance verification activities of our facility.

	Laurie Olliney Ms. Olliney has over 28 years experience working for the Coca-Cola Company as the Senior Administrative Assistant for the General Manager of the New England Division in sales and distribution. She is currently an administrative assistant in the billing department at Boston Neuropsychological Services, LLC.

	Alex Asermely, Forensic Marketing Mr. Asemerly is completing his Juris Doctor degree at Suffolk University Law School. He received his B.A. from Boston University in Political Science and Public Health. He is pursuing a career in Corporate Law and Health Law. Past experience includes interning with the Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

	Monica Durham, Marketing Ms. Durham is pursuing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP). She received her B.A. and MBA from Texas A&M University. She has experience working with adults and adolescents; past work experiences include a year long practicum at a private practice and a year long practicum at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School. Interests include the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with social-emotional difficulties.

	David Rasmussen, IT and Marketing Mr. Rasmussen completed his Bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University in Behavioral Neuroscience. He has formerly interned with Siemens Communications working primarily in website management and marketing teams. His interests include Alzheimer’s disease, addiction, and anxiety and depression.