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Huffman Psychology, PLLC provides quality neuropsychological and psychological services for individuals across the lifespan in the Mid-Michigan area. Dr. Huffman specializes in performing neuropsychological assessments, and Dr. Moser specializes in providing psychological treatment services for children, adolescents, and families. For detailed information regarding services offered, select a name below.

Jennifer L. Huffman, Ph.D., ABPP Natalie L. Moser, Ph.D.

Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist Licensed Psychologist

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Jennifer Huffman is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist providing psychological and neuropsychological services in the Mid-Michigan area. These services include testing/evaluations for a wide variety of presenting problems, consultation, and therapy.

Ø Neuropsychological Evaluation:

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Neuropsychology is the study of brain/behavior relationships. Dr. Huffman conducts neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of presenting problems that affect learning and cognition to determine changes in memory functioning, attention and concentration, problem solving, and emotional status. These functional areas are often influenced by medical and psychological conditions, and neuropsychological testing can clarify diagnoses and assist in treatment planning. Conditions that affect learning and cognition include:

· Learning Disorders

· Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

· Pervasive Developmental Disorders

· Depression/Anxiety

· Head Injury

· Memory Impairment/Dementia

Age Ranges and Length of Testing

Dr. Huffman performs evaluations on individuals across the full life span. Usually, testing is completed in one day across morning and afternoon sessions with breaks as needed to ensure maximum performance. At times, it is appropriate to arrange the testing in multiple brief sessions.

Areas Assessed

A typical neuropsychological evaluation will involve assessment of the following:

· General Intellect

· Higher Level Executive Skills (e.g., sequencing, reasoning, problem-solving)

· Attention and Concentration

· Learning and Memory

· Visual-Spatial Skills (e.g., perception)

· Motor and Sensory Skills

· Mood and Personality

· Behavioral Functioning

The specific tests and procedures used are closely tailored to the individual client, considering the client’s stage of development and the complexity of the problems.

Test Interpretation

Test scores are compared to scores of large groups of healthy people to understand a client’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses.

Written Reports and Recommendations

After the evaluation is completed, Dr. Huffman will meet with the client (and often with family) to review the findings of the evaluation. At that time recommendations are made for treatment or other interventions, ranging from teaching clients how to best capitalize on the strengths in their learning style, to referral to an appropriate professional in the client’s community for continued treatment of their condition.

After discussing the results, a written report can be made available to communicate the findings to other professionals involved in the case.

Ø Educational Consultation:

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Dr. Huffman performs evaluations designed to help in decision making regarding appropriate school placement or interventions needed to maximize success in learning. She is available to attend school meetings and provide consultation to schools.

Ø Professional Consultation:

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Dr. Huffman assists in litigation involving individuals with psychological or neuropsychological conditions. She provides independent medical evaluations and/or expert witness testimony

Ø Psychological Treatment:

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As a therapist, Dr. Huffman offers a variety of treatment modalities for a broad array of conditions and concerns. These include:

· Academic Problems

· Oppositional-Defiant Behavior

· Depression/Anxiety

· Adjustment Difficulties

· Other Psychological Conditions

Ø Professional Presentations:

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Dr. Huffman enjoys the opportunity to lecture on a variety of topics in psychology and neuropsychology. Topics from recent presentations include:

· Using Neuropsychology to Understand Learning Disorders

· Classroom Intervention Strategies for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

· Self-Management of ADHD in Adults

· Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Jennifer Huffman, Ph.D., ABPP is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. She received her doctorate and masters degrees in clinical psychology from Wayne State University. She also gained assessment training at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. She completed a clinical neuropsychology internship at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Hospital, and she completed a pediatric neuropsychology fellowship in the Neuropsychology Division of the University of Michigan Health Center.

Dr. Huffman is the Manager of Neuropsychology Services at Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan and an adjunct professor in the Psychology Department at Michigan State University. Her recent academic work includes training practicum students from local universities and teaching. She maintains an active interest in latest research in the field of neuropsychology and regularly attends professional conferences.

Dr. Natalie Moser is a licensed clinical psychologist, providing psychological services to children, adolescents, and families of the Mid-Michigan area. These services include psychotherapy, consultation, and evaluations for a wide- range of presenting problems.

Ø Psychotherapy:

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Children are referred to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons, and there are many therapeutic approaches available to treat them. Psychotherapy with Dr. Moser begins with an assessment of the problem and proceeds with the development of mutually agreed upon goals for therapy. While tailoring treatment to each child or family, Dr. Moser provides evidence-based individual and family therapy to children and adolescents using cognitive-behavioral and family-systems therapy approaches.

The Assessment

The first appointment with Dr. Moser will involve a comprehensive assessment. Typically, this will entail a clinical interview with the parents and child, a series of paper-and-pencil questionnaires, and observation. With permission, Dr. Moser will also contact educational personnel and any other health care providers involved with the child’s care to more fully understand the scope of the child’s problems, as well as his or her strengths.

Therapeutic Goals

After discussing the results of the assessment, Dr. Moser will work with the family to create time-limited goals designed to target specific behavioral and emotional symptoms. In order for therapy to be most effective and cater towards each individual’s needs, progress towards these goals will be continually assessed and discussed over the course of treatment.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a set of psychological treatment techniques that view the child or adolescent as an active participant in his or her own therapy experience. The cognitive-behavioral approach is present-focused and views psychological problems as the interaction between an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Family Systems Therapy

Family Systems Therapy views the child or adolescent in the context of his or her family, and as such, views the family as influential in the child’s success. A Family Systems approach encourages participation from multiple family members and focuses on ways to integrate the family into any changes the child is making in therapy.

Dr. Moser works with children and adolescents ranging in age from 3 to 18 years old.

Areas Treated

Dr. Moser treats children and adolescents with a wide-range of presenting problems, including:

Ø Consultation:

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Dr. Moser is available to consult with other health care providers and schools, as well as attend meetings on behalf of children, adolescents, and families.

Ø Evaluations: Diagnostic & Psychoeducational:

Dr. Moser performs evaluations designed to clarify diagnoses for complex psychological symptoms and to help in decision making regarding appropriate school placement or interventions needed to maximize success in learning. These evaluations are typically conducted over the course of a day, involve paper-and-pencil questionnaires and other tasks, and yield a written report with testing results and recommendations.

Ø Professional Presentations:

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Dr. Moser enjoys the opportunity to lecture on a variety of topics in developmental and pediatric psychology. Topics from recent presentations include:

Natalie Moser, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist, who specializes in the areas of child and family psychological treatment and evaluation. She received her doctorate and masters degrees in clinical psychology from the University of Delaware. She completed an accredited predoctoral internship in child clinical and pediatric psychology at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware and an accredited postdoctoral fellowship in child clinical and pediatric psychology through Brown University and the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island.

Dr. Moser is an adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department at Michigan State University, where she teaches undergraduate courses and supervises doctoral-level graduate students. She maintains an active interest in the latest research in the field of child clinical and pediatric psychology.