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OUR PROMISE
Assessment Approach
As a psychologist who specializes in assessments, Lora Israelsen, Ph.D. hopes the families and individuals who visit her will gain clarity and hope from their time working with her. In her work, Dr. Israelsen aims to listen carefully to questions and concerns, and then use findings from a thorough psychological assessment to identify which cognitive, psychological, or developmental factors may be at play.
Sometimes this means she might give a certain diagnosis, if all criteria are met. If this is the case, she will explain why the diagnosis is a good fit and how it can help guide educational and therapeutic needs. Sometimes, she will not give a formal diagnosis. In that case, Dr. Israelsen will identify services that may still be helpful for the family, given the findings from the assessment, and do her best to guide the family on next steps.
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BRIGHT SAGE EXPERTISE
CREDENTIALS
Lora Israelsen is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, which included an APA-accredited doctoral internship. Following her doctorate, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at ChildServe, a large medical clinic in Iowa that provides care to children with complex medical needs. As a postdoctoral fellow, she gained additional expertise in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive challenges. She also holds a B.S. from Brigham Young University and M.Ed. from Harvard University.
Dr. Israelsen’s training has been wide-ranging, spanning many therapeutic modalities and age ranges. She has received specialized training in neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, sleep disorders, and perinatal/postpartum challenges for parents. She most recently worked Utah State University as a clinical psychologist in the Sorenson Center, providing assessments and psychological support to individuals and families. She has also taught and supervised graduate students and trainees at Utah State University.
ABOUT LORA ISRAELSEN, PH.D.
HER STORY
Lora grew up on a farm in southwestern Idaho. After spending many years away from the Mountain West, she and her family are excited to live in Cache Valley and be closer to extended family (and the mountains). She loves spending time with her husband and children, puttering in her garden, and baking.
