Nyaz Didehbani, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Nyaz Didehbani is a Licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment across the lifespan with a special interest in examining individuals with neurocognitive disorders and sports-related concussion.
She has served in a number of local and national leadership roles including the Chair for the Women in Leadership Committee of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, as a Delegate for the Cultural Neuropsychology Counsel and on the Executive Board of the Sports Neuropsychology Society. She has published in numerous academic journals and presents both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Didehbani is passionate about helping individuals better understand their cognitive abilities and mental wellbeing. She utilizes comprehensive neurocognitive assessments to clarify diagnosis to inform treatment planning and recommendations. Dr. Didehbani utilizes an evidence-based approach that is holistic and individualized.
Dr. Didehbani received her doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine from the University of North Texas. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. She is a fellow in the Sports Neuropsychology Society and National Academy of Neuropsychology. She also serves as a consultant to the Dallas Stars.
Services:
Neuropsychological assessment from ages 12 to older adult
Brief individual therapy for cognitive adjustment, cognitive strategies, and sleep hygiene
Pre/post surgical evaluations
Referrals:
Cognitive/memory changes/concerns
Post concussion evaluations
Dementia evaluations
Pre-transplant evaluations
Pre/post epilepsy surgery evaluations