Colin J. Gallagher, Ph.D.
Lifespan Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Gallagher is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist based in the Santa Monica area of Los Angeles County. His practice offers comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for the assessment of cognitive, academic, emotional, and behavioral issues for children, adolescents, and adults. By thoroughly evaluating performance across a wide span of mental abilities, Dr. Gallagher is able to provide clear diagnoses and personalized recommendations to help you or your child get the services you need to improve and maximize your potential.
Comprehensive evaluations
Our neuropsychological assessments can provide information on how your brain works in all major areas of thinking. With this approach, we can achieve a more nuanced understanding of your concerns and how to best address them.
Clear feedback
We provide you with clear, accurate information about the results of your evaluation and take the time to answer your questions during a personalized feedback session. By explaining our conclusions in simple, straightforward terms, we aim to give you the knowledge you need to get the most out of your assessment.
Personalized recommendations
Knowing the next steps to take can be a challenging task without professional guidance. We ensure that personalized, quality recommendations are given to you so that you can be confident in moving forward with making positive change.
Services Offered
Dr. Gallagher is available as a consultant and speaker. He offers talks on topics within both pediatric neuropsychology and adult neuropsychology, including areas of Workers’ Compensation and civil cases. He has presented at various law firms, schools, universities, and both national and international conferences in neuropsychology and law.
Workers’ Compensation Evaluations
As a consultant and Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME), Dr. Gallagher provides Independent Medical Evaluations (IME) for applicants in workers’ compensation cases.
Medical Evaluations
Comprehensive cognitive evaluations are available for a range of concerns, from diagnostic clarification to seeking accommodations for college and graduate school examinations.
Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluations
Our comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents involve the assessment of both cognition and academic achievement. Additionally, if you have concerns about your child’s behaviors and are seeking a diagnostic evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), we provide comprehensive evaluations utilizing the gold standard of assessments in the field.
Civil/Personal Injury Evaluations
For individuals involved in litigation in need of neuropsychological assessment, Dr. Gallagher provides comprehensive testing of cognitive and psychological concerns for both plaintiff and defense counsels. Dr. Gallagher provides objective evidence for clients using up-to-date methods and can serve as an expert witness.
