Who We Are

Dr. Melissa Perkins-Banas

Dr. Perkins-Banas is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist/ sports psychologist with a dual doctorate degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. She completed postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology/ sports psychology with internationally renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg, Ph.D, with additional postdoctoral study in neuroanatomical dissection of the brain and spinal cord. In addition to neuropsychological assessments, she also conducts individual, couples, and family therapy.

Dr. Perkins-Banas also works with athletes for sub-clinical/ clinical issues related to competition and for mental aspects of sports training for peak performance. She conducts baseline testing, assists with return to play decision making, and cognitive rehabilitation in concussion management. She is a certified ImPact Consultant and USTFCCA coach, a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and a Hall of Fame athlete.

Education

  • Specialization Program: Postdoctoral training in Clinical Neuropsychology and Sports Neuropsychology
  • Psy.D – Clinical Psychology| Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Memberships | Specialties

  • Member APA
  • Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (APA Division 40)
  • Association for Applied Sports Psychology
  • Board of Education

Dr. Deborah Kirsten

Dr. Kirsten is a clinical neuropsychologist with postdoctoral training through the lifespan. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and has case experience with neurology, pediatric, psychiatric, counseling, school and primary care referrals. She has special training in autism assessment for all ages and conducts neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults.
Dr. Kirsten has performed assessments for stroke rehabilitation, in-patient and assisted living
patients, school neuropsychology and police officer pre-employment screenings and fitness for duty evaluations. She has a background in geriatric psychology and eating disorders and conducting individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy.

Education
Postdoctoral training in clinical neuropsychology, Fielding Graduate University
Postdoctoral training in school neuropsychology, School Neuropsychology Institute (KIDS, Inc., APA approved).
Pre and postdoctoral training, St. Luke’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
Ed.D.– Education Psychology, Counseling Emphasis| Northern Arizona University

Memberships
American Psychological Association
National Register of Health Service Psychologists
National Academy of Neuropsychology

Certification/License
License Psychologist
Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology (ABSNP)