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There are several reasons a person might need a psychological evaluation. Psychological evaluations are used to measure the current levels of functioning for a lot of different cognitive domains. In this series, we will explore some of the common domains evaluated by psychological assessments and how to recognize if you may benefit from an evaluation. The first domain we will look at is...

There are many reasons why a person would need a psychological evaluation. Psychological evaluations are used to measure emotional regulation, academic functioning, executive functioning, personality, intelligence, and many other components that make up the human psyche. When it comes time to choose the person or agency who is going to be responsible for conducting the evaluation, it is...

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Cognitive Solutions is proud to announce our partnership with Dr. Alan Bain of the Chicago Health and Wellness Alliance.  Dr. Bain is a medical doctor who specializes in the whole patient approach. His broad views of medical treatment, unique diagnostic procedures, and incorporation of non-traditional methods create a perfect synergy with the Cognitive Solutions approach to treatment.

Is it Anxiety, a Phobia or just Life in Twenty-first Century? By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most prevalent mental health issues in the United States. It affects over 18% of the adult population with 22% suffering from a severe form. Anxiety Disorder often starts in childhood, with 11 years...

Is there such a thing as an ADHD diet? Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. “You are what you eat” is an axiom that I’m sure most healthcare and fitness experts would agree with. After all, there is no doubt that good nutrition is crucial for maintaining good health in people of all ages, especially children.  Furthermore, over the last several decades, various theories have arisen claiming diet, along with...

By Ari Goldstein, Ph.D. In the course of my twenty years in the education and psychology fields, I have engaged in conversations with hundreds of colleagues and students who are new to private practice work. The question I am asked the most frequently from these individuals is, “How did you build your practice?” To put some perspective on this question, I should note that it was coming from...