Dr. Heather Kaplan-Santos

Dr. Heather Kaplan-Santos is  a Licensed Clinical Psychologist  with over 20 years of social service work in a wide variety of settings. Some of her previous experience includes working with at-risk youth as a United States Peace Corps volunteer, working as the Clinical Director for an addiction treatment center, 8 years as the Director of Support Services for  an agency supporting adults with developmental disabilities, providing direct support for clients at a center for traumatic brain injury and now predominately providing individual therapy and psychological assessments to clients of partnered community agencies.  Dr. Heather has specialized training in Functional Neurology and is particularly interested in the treatment of adults with traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s Disease, ADHD, substance use disorders, chronic pain, learning differences and “brain fog”.  She works by providing psychoeducation related to presenting symptoms as well as by teaching clients to understand how trauma, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and chronic stress impact the functioning of the brain. Her comprehensive assessments and therapeutic treatment plans guide clients with clear recommendations to enhance their cognitive functioning, reduce distressing symptoms, and improve their overall well-being and vitality.