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Dr. Jessica Cruz
PhD, SUDP
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Cruz is a licensed clinical psychologist with a distinguished background in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. Her extensive training includes a specialized doctoral internship and two postdoctoral fellowships at esteemed institutions, where she honed her expertise in neuropsychological and rehabilitation psychology. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to evidence-based assessment and intervention, reflected in her diverse clinical experience across hospitals, residential habilitation centers, and forensic settings. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological services that integrate her advanced training with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Her clinical work spans a wide range of areas, including neuropsychological and forensic assessment, violence risk evaluation, and individual and group therapy. She has also contributed to the field through research, teaching, and professional consulting, and she holds multi-jurisdictional licensure and a Substance Use Disorder Professional certification. Dr. Cruz’s expertise is grounded in a holistic understanding of the brain-behavior relationship, and she is committed to helping individuals navigate complex psychological and cognitive challenges.
Dr. Aigalesala Tauanu'u-Afalava
PsyD, LMHC
Postdoctoral NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Fellow & Associate Clinical operations director
Dr. Afalava is a licensed mental health counselor and Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology with a background in providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, life transitions, and identity-related concerns. Throughout her clinical career, she has been committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive care while helping clients build resilience and achieve meaningful personal growth.
Today, Dr. Afalava’s primary focus is comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological assessment. She specializes in evaluating concerns related to ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning differences, cognitive functioning, memory, executive functioning, and other diagnostic questions. Her evaluations integrate clinical interviews, standardized testing, and individualized recommendations to provide diagnostic clarity and guide treatment, educational, and occupational planning.
Dr. Afalava is passionate about delivering thorough, evidence-based assessments while ensuring each individual feels heard, understood, and respected throughout the evaluation process.