Neuropsychological Assesments and Testing

• Understanding your thoughts
• Learning new skills
• Feeling more in control 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented form of psychotherapy that helps individuals understand and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and actions are interconnected—when we change how we think about situations, we can also change how we feel and respond to them. In CBT, clients learn to identify distorted or self-defeating thought patterns, challenge their accuracy, and replace them with more balanced and realistic perspectives. Over time, this process helps reduce distress, build coping skills, and foster healthier emotional responses.

CBT is one of the most well-researched and widely used therapies for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and stress management. It is particularly effective for individuals who want a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on current issues rather than revisiting the distant past. Therapy sessions often include homework assignments—such as thought logs, behavioral experiments, or relaxation exercises—that allow clients to practice new strategies between sessions, helping to reinforce growth and self-efficacy.

What makes CBT unique is its emphasis on empowerment and collaboration. The therapist and client work as a team, using evidence-based tools to identify what’s keeping the client stuck and to create measurable change. Rather than simply talking about problems, CBT helps clients learn how to actively reshape their inner dialogue and external reactions. The outcomes are often profound—individuals gain greater awareness of their thought patterns, improved emotional regulation, and the confidence to face life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and a sense of control.

• Healing from the past
• Gentle eye or tapping movements
• Feeling calmer and lighter

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a structured, evidence-based form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals process distressing memories and experiences that continue to cause emotional pain. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro, EMDR helps the brain “reprocess” traumatic or overwhelming memories so they are no longer as emotionally charged or intrusive. During EMDR, a therapist guides the client through sets of bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements, taps, or sounds—while the client focuses on aspects of a troubling memory. This process helps the brain integrate the memory in a more adaptive way, reducing the intensity of emotional reactions and physical distress associated with it.

EMDR is most often used to treat trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it has also shown effectiveness for anxiety, depression, grief, panic attacks, and phobias. It is especially helpful for people who have had difficulty finding relief through traditional talk therapies because it works directly with how memories are stored in the brain, rather than requiring the client to talk in detail about the trauma. This can make EMDR feel gentler and more tolerable, particularly for individuals who find recounting painful experiences overwhelming.

What makes EMDR different is that it focuses on the brain’s natural healing ability. Just as the body heals physical wounds, the mind can heal from emotional wounds when the blockage caused by trauma is cleared. Clients who complete EMDR often describe feeling lighter, calmer, and more present—no longer “stuck” in the past or easily triggered by reminders of what happened. Over time, the disturbing memories remain part of their story but lose the power to dominate their emotional world, allowing space for resilience, peace, and renewed self-understanding to emerge.

• Learning to communicate with care
• Healing together
• Growing as a team

Couples therapy is a supportive space where two people come together to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and heal from conflict or disconnection. The goal isn’t to “fix” one partner but to help both understand each other more deeply and build a healthier way of relating. In therapy, couples learn to identify patterns that cause tension—like misunderstandings, defensiveness, or withdrawal—and replace them with ways of interacting that foster empathy, respect, and connection.

Couples therapy can be helpful for partners at any stage of a relationship—whether they’re facing ongoing conflict, adjusting to life changes, or simply wanting to grow closer. A therapist serves as a neutral guide, helping partners communicate safely and honestly about their needs, emotions, and hopes. Through this process, couples can rebuild trust, rediscover friendship, and create a shared vision for how they want to move forward together.

What makes couples therapy unique is that it focuses not on “who’s right,” but on how two people can understand and support one another more effectively. Many couples leave therapy feeling more emotionally connected, better equipped to handle future challenges, and more confident in their ability to nurture a lasting bond built on mutual understanding and care.

At Lucero Wellbeing, we provide comprehensive neuropsychological testing to help children, teens, and adults better understand how their brain works and what kind of support will help them thrive. These evaluations look closely at how someone learns, pays attention, remembers information, and manages emotions or behavior.

Testing can be helpful when there are concerns about things like learning challenges, reading or writing difficulties (such as dyslexia), attention or focus issues (ADHD), or social and communication differences (autism spectrum disorder). It can also shed light on why someone might be struggling in school, work, or daily life, even when they’re trying their best.

Our approach is thorough, compassionate, and collaborative. We combine standardized testing with careful observation, history, and feedback from families and teachers to get a full picture of each individual’s strengths and needs. The goal is not simply to find a diagnosis—it’s to create understanding and provide a roadmap for success.

A completed assessment gives you clear answers and recommendations you can use right away: tailored strategies for learning, emotional support, and guidance for schools or workplaces. More than anything, neuropsychological testing offers clarity and direction, helping each person—and their family—feel seen, supported, and confident about the next steps forward.