Providing Clarity to Empower Change
Common referral questions include:
- ADHD
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum
- Anxiety & Mood Disorders
- Trauma
- Cognitive Im
About Us
Dr. Catherine Monaco
Dr. Monaco has been providing neuropsychological evaluations in New Hampshire and the greater New England community for over 20 years and is one of the most sought-after neuropsychologists in Southern NH. She works in collaboration with clients, schools, and physicians to provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients of all ages. Her clear and easily readable evaluation reports include psycho-education about the presenting issues as well as data-driven strategies to help clients optimize their well-being.
Dr. Monaco spent her early career climbing the corporate ladder at Oracle before pursuing her true passion of neuropsychology. With both Master's and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology and a doctoral specialization in Neuropsychology, Dr. Monaco has had an expansive career in the field, including participating in research teams at Harvard Medical School and the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and clinical experiences at medical centers, state psychiatric hospitals, and community treatment facilities.
When she is not in the office evaluating brain-based processes, Dr. Monaco recharges her own brain with gardening, swimming, and hiking. She also loves anything to do with cats!
Dr. Jamie Fitzpatrick
Dr. Fitzpatrick earned her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in clinical neuropsychology from Nova Southeastern University in 2013. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Child Provider Specialists/Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center in Florida, where she provided comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to children and adolescents. Before coming to NH Neuropsychology, LLC, Dr. Fitzpatrick gained experience in a variety of settings, providing therapeutic and assessment services.
She has worked with individuals of all ages, though her true passion lies in working with children and young adolescents, as well as their families.
Dr. Fitzpatrick always strives to provide a warm, friendly, and comfortable environment for children to work during the evaluation process. She believes in taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach, and works together with clients, their families, and school teams, as well as other providers (when appropriate), in order to provide an in-depth and detailed assessment. Through these evaluations, she aims to answer the referral question and provide important clinical and diagnostic
information, as well as relevant recommendations.
Dr. Leah Cochrane
Dr. Cochrane has been working as a lifespan psychologist and neuropsychologist in group private practice settings in New Hampshire since graduating from Antioch University New England in 2010. She and Dr. Monaco have been working together since 2005. When working with clients, their families, and their extended treatment team, Dr. Cochrane values a collaborative, comprehensive, and strengths-based approach to assessment. She is skilled at forming connections with her clients and working alongside them to explore and identify individual strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as environmental and systemic factors at play.
Dr. Cochrane's ultimate goal for each evaluation is to produce a detailed and readable report that helps to provide a “road map” that clients, families, and treatment teams can utilize to more expansively understand the client, and determine how to best move forward in support of this individual. The enjoyment she takes helping clients navigate through the evaluation process is readily apparent upon meeting her.
In addition to her focus on lifespan neuropsychology, Dr. Cochrane also has experience working with the veteran population, both within the VA Medical Center setting, as well as more recently conducting disability evaluations for the VA. She has also consulted with geriatric and hospice medical units and worked at several inpatient psychiatric facilities. Dr. Cochrane is a member of the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
Outside of the office, Dr. Cochrane can be found exploring the New England outdoors with her family – hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and biking. She also volunteers with a local performing arts organization and enjoys watching all forms of artistic expression.
Dr. Sari Lessard
Dr. Sari Lessard earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 1998 from the
University of California in San Diego. She attended the Pacific Graduate
School of Psychology (now Palo Alto University) in Palo Alto, CA and
graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2004. Dr. Lessard spent her final year of graduate school in New Hampshire where she completed her pre-doctoral internship at Riverbend Community Mental Health in Concord, NH. She worked in the adult program providing evidence-based psychotherapy to underserved populations in the community. Dr. Lessard remained with Riverbend to complete her postdoctoral training working with children and families. She then accepted a position at The Counseling Center of Nashua (now Lifestance Health) as a clinical psychologist where she practiced for fifteen years providing psychotherapy and assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Lessard is skilled in testing for a variety of conditions including ADHD,
autism spectrum disorder, learning differences, personality disorders, and
mood/anxiety disorders. She uses a collaborative approach that includes
observations and feedback from parents, friends and family, teachers, and other relevant healthcare providers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the client. This information is used in conjunction with the test results to provide diagnostic clarity, identify strengths and challenges, and develop a treatment plan.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lessard has deeply enjoyed getting to know and working with her clients. She strives to make sure they feel understood, respected, and informed during the testing process by providing a safe, comfortable, and collaborative environment.
During her time away from the office, Dr. Lessard enjoys spending time with her husband, four daughters, two dogs, and two cats. She has a passion for traveling, learning about other cultures, and scuba-diving!
Dr. Alicia Frank
Dr. Frank holds a doctorate degree in School/Counseling Psychology and a Masters of Arts degree in Psychology from University at Buffalo. She completed post-doctorate work at James Madison University in Virginia and a fellowship at The Vermont Children's Hospital in Burlington, Vt. She is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological evaluations. Her specialties include ADHD, anxiety disorders, trauma-based conditions, learning differences, and autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan.
An important part of Dr. Frank’s work is creating a supportive environment where children, teens, and adults feel comfortable and empowered through the assessment process. She strives to create an affirmative and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity in all its forms. Drawing on current research, Dr. Frank provides evidence-based recommendations tailored to each client's strengths and needs. Her mission is to equip clients with the insights and tools they need to make positive growth, overcome barriers, and achieve their goals.
When she's not working, Dr. Frank is passionate about exploring new places and cultures, spending time with her children and family, hiking, and relaxing at the beach.
Our Practice:
We use the latest neuropsychological assessment tools and brain-based research to help individuals identify how various cognitive, emotional, social, neurodevelopmental, and behavioral processes interact with one another and contribute to their overall functioning and well-being. We believe that in order to provide accurate diagnoses and focused, actionable interventions, it is essential to consider the whole person and the different environments in which they function.
Our goal is to provide each person we see with a better understanding of themselves as a spark that will allow them to move forward to where they want to be in their life.
SPECIALIZING IN:
- ADHD
- Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Anxiety & Specific Phobias
- Mood Disorders (including Bipolar Disorder)
- Behavior Disorders
- Dementia
- Traumatic Brain Injury / Concussion
- Cognitive Dysfunction / Ageing
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Alcohol & Substance Abuse Disorders
