Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychology Practice in Vero Beach, FL
Legler Psychology has been serving the Vero Beach and Treasure Coast communities since 2001, providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological services for individuals of all ages. Our team of experienced clinicians specializes in cognitive rehabilitation, forensic evaluations, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. With expertise in conditions ranging from ADHD and autism to traumatic brain injury and memory impairment, we utilize advanced tools like RehaCom and Cogmed to enhance cognitive functioning.Our practice combines 20 years of clinical experience with compassionate care, offering personalized treatment plans through modalities including CBT, DBT, and parent management training. We maintain strict adherence to scientific research and best practices while fostering collaborative therapeutic relationships that empower clients to achieve their personal goals.
Services
Neuropsychological Testing
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Forensic Evaluations
Individual Counseling
Parenting Support Programs
Autism Assessment
ADHD Evaluation
Memory Enhancement Training
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 20 years of specialized neuropsychological expertise in Vero Beach
- Evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation programs (RehaCom and Cogmed)
- Comprehensive forensic evaluation services with expert testimony experience
- Multidisciplinary team offering personalized treatment approaches
- Specialized testing for autism, ADHD, and memory disorders
Services
Neuropsychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluation of cognitive functions including memory, attention, and executive functioning. Utilizes standardized protocols to diagnose conditions like ADHD, autism, and traumatic brain injury. Provides detailed reports for medical, educational, and legal purposes.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Specialized programs using RehaCom and Cogmed to improve cognitive abilities after injury or illness. Addresses memory impairment, attention deficits, and executive functioning challenges through evidence-based digital therapy tools and personalized exercises.
Forensic Evaluations
Court-ordered psychological assessments and expert testimony services. Evaluates competency, capacity, and cognitive impacts of trauma for legal proceedings including personal injury cases, workers' compensation, and immigration matters.
Individual Counseling
Personalized treatment using cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. Addresses anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and stress management through confidential one-on-one sessions.
Parenting Support
Specialized programs to address behavioral challenges in children and adolescents. Teaches effective discipline strategies, communication techniques, and behavior modification approaches to improve family dynamics and child emotional development.
People
Dr. Whitney Legler
Neuropsychologist
Licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience in clinical neuropsychology. Specializes in cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, forensic evaluations, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for neurological and mental health conditions.
Crystal Hutchinson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MSW-level therapist specializing in adolescent and adult mental health. Focuses on trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges using empathetic, client-centered therapeutic approaches.
Kristen Wilkinson
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Experienced clinician with decade-long expertise in psychology research and practice. Provides integrative therapy for children, adolescents, and adults through collaborative, empathetic therapeutic relationships.
McKenzie Smith
Psychometrician
Bachelor's degree holder in Sociology with specialized training in psychological testing administration. Provides compassionate patient care during assessment processes while maintaining technical testing accuracy.
Snook
Therapy Dog
Certified therapy dog with five years of experience providing emotional support to clients and staff. Specializes in creating calming environments through animal-assisted interventions during treatment sessions.
Questions
What types of psychological testing do you offer?
We provide neuropsychological testing for ADHD, autism, memory disorders, educational needs, and forensic purposes using standardized assessment protocols.
Do you treat both adults and children?
Yes, our services span all age groups with specialized programs for pediatric developmental concerns and adult cognitive/mental health needs.
What is cognitive rehabilitation therapy?
We use evidence-based programs like RehaCom and Cogmed to improve cognitive functioning after brain injury, stroke, or neurodevelopmental disorders through targeted exercises.
Are forensic psychological evaluations available?
Yes, we conduct court-ordered assessments including competency evaluations, capacity determinations, and expert testimony services for legal proceedings.
How do parenting support programs work?
Our structured programs teach behavior management techniques to address oppositional behaviors, tantrums, and communication challenges in family settings.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We employ cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, and parent management training tailored to individual client needs.
