Serana

Dr Serana Chester

Clinical Psychologist

“I provide both assessment and rehabilitation services to individuals with history of brain injury/neurological disease.”

About Me

I help individuals navigate the complex changes that come with brain injury or neurological disease. My work begins with a careful assessment, understanding how these conditions impact your daily life. We then collaborate on practical strategies, guiding you to rebuild skills and adapt effectively. This process aims to help you regain confidence and manage daily challenges more easily.

Approach

Providing both assessment and rehabilitation to people with brain injury or neurological disease, I focus on translating test findings into clear, manageable steps for everyday life. In my San Francisco office, and in Spanish when helpful, sessions move at a steady, practical pace—brief check-ins, targeted skill practice, and structured problem-solving. Between visits I set simple exercises and notes to reinforce strategies, monitor progress, and adjust as memory, mood, or mobility change. This hands-on, collaborative rhythm tends to suit adolescents through older adults seeking practical progress.
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Services

Services Offered:

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    Neuro & Psychological Assessment

    A comprehensive evaluation of brain function, memory, attention, and thinking skills to help diagnose neurological or psychological conditions.

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Rehabilitation (Cognitive)

    Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.

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    Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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    Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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    Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

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    Memory Problems

    Difficulties with retaining or recalling information, which may be related to ageing, brain injury, neurological conditions, stress, or psychological factors.

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    Parkinson's

    A progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination, often accompanied by anxiety, depression, and cognitive changes.

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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    Stroke Support

    The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.

Professional Title:

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    Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications

Palo Alto University

Registrations

California Board of Psychology

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area

SF Neuropsychology PC

In-person

San Francisco, California

United States