Clinical Director

Heidi A. Bender, PhD, ABPP-CN

Heidi Allison Bender is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist with 15+ years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan (ages 2 and older).

In addition to specializing in the assessment of adults with neuromedical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke and epilepsy, Dr. Bender takes exceptional patience and care when evaluating pediatric populations with suspected learning differences and/or developmental attention deficit (ADHD). 

In order to support, foster and achieve every child’s greatest academic and cognitive potential, Dr. Bender’s test reports include clear, actionable and comprehensive treatment plans informed by close collaboration with school-based support teams, and guidance for applying for academic accommodations, when indicated.


Education

Ph.D.: Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Concentration) CUNY Graduate Center

Residency

New York University Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Service

Internship

Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Psychology

Board Certification

American Board of Professional Psychology, Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology