FWNC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Recognizing that nearly all neurological disorders or injuries combine the need for both physical as well as psychological and emotional healing, the Fort Wayne Neurological Center has Neuropsychological resources as a component in its continuum of care. A full spectrum of psychological services is offered ranging from consultation, evaluation, and testing to long term counseling. An appropriate plan geared toward recovery is crafted for both the patient and their attendant family care givers.
The Neuropsychology team of Ph.D. and Masters level professionals work hand in hand with the physicians to assure an accurate assessment and a mutually complementary medical and psychological treatment plan. Our staff is comprised of licensed, doctoral-level psychologists, neuropsychologists, and masters-level therapists. In addition our staff includes physicians certified by the Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
Physician and patient self-referrals are equally welcomed.
Our Neuropsychologists
Ronald N. Williams, Ph.D., HSPP
Dr. Williams received his doctorate in psychology with a specialty in Neuropsychology from Ball State University. Dr. Williams also received a fellowship and an additional graduate degree in Geriatric Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. His published research involves the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease, the identification of subtypes of Alzheimer's and brief measures for the assessment of cognitive dysfunction in brain injury. His special training and areas of interest are dementing illnesses, insomnia, traumatic brain injury and forensic Neuropsychology.
Diana Osborne, Ph.D., HSPP
Dr. Osborne received her doctorate from Ball State University in School and Counseling Psychology. She specializes in the management of chronic pain and headaches. She has additional expertise in biofeedback techniques and in the diagnosis and management of ADHD, learning disabilities and other educationally handicapping conditions.
Frances Goff, Ph.D., HSPP
Dr. Goff received her Ph.D. in psychology with a Neuropsychology specialty from Ball State University. She is also employed at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne and has special interests in stroke, traumatic brain injury, and the emotional/psychological adjustment to handicapping conditions.
Peter Dodzik, PsyD, HSPP
Dr. Dodzik received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with specializations in Neuropsychology and Geropsychology from the Florida School of Professional Psychology in 2000. His residency and fellowship were in pediatric Neuropsychology. He is the Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Chicago Northwest. He also heads the psychology department at the Sleep and Behavior Medicine Institute at Rush North Shore Medical Center in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Dodzik specializes in pediatric neuropsychological assessment and sleep medicine.
Tasha H. Williams, Ph.D., HSPP
Dr. Williams completed her doctorate in School of Psychology at Ball State University with specializations in Neuropsychology and Counseling Psychology in 2005. Dr. Williams started part-time at Fort Wayne Neurological Center in 2004 to complete her pre-doctoral intership. She then began working full-time as the department's Neuropsychological Resident. She has obtained permanent licensure and HSPP endorsement and is now employed full-time in the Neuropsychology Department. Dr. Williams has been working with a wide variety of patients and will be specializing in pediatric patients under the age of five.
Kenneth L. Shields, M.A., LMHC
Kenneth Shields, M.A., is a licensed mental health counselor. He graduated from Wheaton College Graduate School (Illinois) in 1993 with a Master's degree in clinical psychology. The focus of his training at Wheaton was in marriage and family therapy. Ken has over 12 years experience providing counseling and clinical supervision in community mental health settings. He has been at the Fort Wayne Neurological Center for three years where he works a broad array of patients from children to older adults. Some of the more common issues addressed in his work include mood disorders due to medical conditions, childhood emotional/behavorial problems, marital and family concerns as well as adjustment to significant life changes or crises.
Psychological Counseling
Problems and circumstances encountered in our everyday lives often become too overwhelming to face alone. The advice and counsel of friends and family may be helpful, but many problems call for the expertise of a trained professional.
Counseling and Behavioral Services within the Neuropsychology Department at the Fort Wayne Neurological Center offers help for people of all ages who are experiencing problems in the coping with one or more aspects of their lives.
Psychological Specialties
Our psychologists are specialists in the following practice areas:
We also offer professional care in these areas:
- Depression or other mood problems
- Anxiety
- Stress-related problems
- Family problems
- Child and adolescent behavioral problems
- Custody and disability evaluations
- Work related problems
- Competency evaluations
Individualized Treatment
Treatment by our staff is provided primarily through:
- Individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Group therapy
- Biofeedback
- Individualized stress management
Insurance and Appointments
The Fort Wayne Neurological Center is an approved provider for numerous insurance carriers. We often file directly for the patient. We will be happy to check your insurance benefits for you prior to scheduling treatment.
Physician and patient self-referrals are equally welcomed.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 219.460.3203.
