Our Services

Taking the first step towards improving your mental health is not always the easiest, but Dr. Robert DuWors and his team are here to guide you! Schedule your appointment today and our team will provide you with quality care.

Our services include:

  • Psychotherapy

  • Neuropsychological Evaluations

  • Neurocognitive Remediation

  • Forensic Testing

  • Cogmed

  • Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Schizophrenia

  • Friends of Jim Derry Not-for-Profit (NFP)

To learn more about our services, see below.

Psychotherapy

Our practice provides psychotherapy to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. We offer an integrative psychotherapy approach that can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms such as difficulties in coping with daily life; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and specific mental disorders, like depression or anxiety, so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

When appropriate, we apply several different types of psychotherapy and some types may work better with certain problems or issues. We practice a holistic approach combination when medications (if they are prescribed) are carefully evaluated and/or other therapies are included depending on underlying condition and clinical presentation.

Neuropsychological Testing

Neuropsychology looks at how the health of a person’s brain affects his or her thinking skills and behavior.  Neuropsychological tests are specifically designed tasks used to measure a psychological function known to be linked to a particular brain structure or pathway. They usually involve the systematic administration of clearly defined procedures in a formal environment.

Neuropsychological tests are typically administered to a single person, working with an examiner in a quiet office environment, free from distractions. Neuropsychological tests are a core component of the process of conducting a neuropsychological assessment.

Our practice conducts comprehensive clinical neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Our testing program assesses a variety of cognitive functions. Testing can be helpful in approaching an array of difficulties, including:

  • Attention issues & ADHD

  • Academic difficulties

  • Learning disabilities

  • Social and communication issues

  • Emotional or behavioral concerns

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Genetic disorders

  • Head injury or stroke

  • Difficulty with memory

  • Dementia

  • Psychiatric issues

  • Substance abuse

Neurocognitive Remediation

One of the main components of neurocognitive rehabilitation is the use of a computerized cognitive training program (CCTP), which is closely intertwined with neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy and multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessments. MDT closely monitors patient’s progress, evaluates, and outlines a plan for comprehensive and holistic treatment.

CCTP is based on the concept of neuroplasticity, which means that the brain has the capacity to regenerate and adjust to injury, disease, or other debilitating processes by developing compensatory neuronal pathways. CCTP compensates for the lost or diminished functioning in the damaged brain regions or pathways and the brain’s cognitive abilities are boosted by repetitively performing computer based challenging tasks. These reinforcement rehabilitation regiments have been also reported to produce positive effects on performance and motivation. Even more promising, CCTPs were also shown to improve cognitive functioning in an individual’s daily life.

Cognitive rehabilitation interventions are based and empirically validated treatments designed to ameliorate the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional impairments that individuals may have after, for example, traumatic brain injury (TBI). Cognitive rehabilitation can play many roles in facilitating recovery after TBI, such as improving impaired cognitive functions, increasing awareness of injury-related deficits, improving mood, facilitating vocational and community involvement, and reducing the probability of secondary disability.

Dr. Lang is a well regarded consultant in cognitive rehabilitation whose treatments have benefited many patients and improved their cognitive functioning in daily life.

Forensic Testing

Unlike Clinical Neuropsychology, which determines any dysfunction of cognitive functions, the main aim of forensic neuropsychology is to provide answers to a legal matter: the mapped dysfunction – and the psychological situation in the background, in the broadest meaning – and its effects on a person’s ability for understanding and self-determination.

Dr. DuWors is an experienced forensic expert witness and his professional opinions are well regarded by various court systems.

Dr. DuWors and his team cmoplete forensic evaluatiions (in person and remotely) for legal competency cases as well as toxic exposure cases.

Cogmed

Cogmed is an evidenced-based online program that has been developed by cognitive neuroscientist that is aimed at enhancing working memory. When you have a strong working memory, you will be better equipped to manage symptoms of ADHD and other attention deficits.

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Complex PTSD

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop when one experiences long-term or chronic trauma that is caused by an intensely stressful or terrifying event. Some common symptoms associated with PTSD and Complex PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts.

We offer therapy services to help you overcome traumatic experiences and provide you tools to utilize to help with common symptoms associated with PTSD.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is typically characterized by deficits or difficulties in social communication and interactions, restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities or processing differences.

We offer testing for you to receive a formal diagnosis of ASD. Once the testing is completed, you will receive a report that has evidenced-based recommendations.

We also offer therapy for those that have autism.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia affects ones thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. While there is currently no cure for schizophrenia, some common treatment methods include psychiatry and psychotherapy interventions. We offer therapy and can complete an evaluation for a formal diagnosis.

Friends of Jim Derry Not-for-Profit (NFP)

Friends of Jim Derry want to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.

We are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits. Our main focus is to provide comprehensive and cutting edge treatment for people with co-occurring disorders (dual diagnosis) such as substance abuse and PTSD.

Our treatment facilities offer comprehensive services including: psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, Neurocognitive rehabilitation, Neurotherapy (Cranial Electric Stimulation), social services case management, and psychiatry, all incorporating the latest treatment protocol for diagnosing and treating PTSD dual-diagnosed patients. Outpatient services are also offered.

The Friends are in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do at our Nonprofit Organization is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of society’s biggest challenges. We make sure our partners are empowered by creating opportunities for individuals and communities.

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