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Joanna Savarese
Psychologist, PhD
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5820 Oberlin Drive, Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92121
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Dr. Joanna Savarese is a Neuropsychologist and Clinical Psychologist and the Founder of San Diego BrainWorks. Dr. Savarese and her team have specific and extensive training in neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological assessment. San Diego BrainWorks specializes in comprehensive evaluations, IEE (Independent Educational Evaluations) and differential diagnosis of specific learning disorders, ADHD, Autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health disorders, and genetic and medical disorders. Dr. Savarese conducts evaluations to aid in diagnostic specificity, treatment recommendations, and academic accommodations.
Dr. Savarese has worked in the field of clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and education for the past 17 years. She is the President of the San Diego Psychological Association (SDPA) and is involved in various community projects. San Diego BrainWorks works collaboratively with our clients and colleagues to provide the most thorough and useful evaluations.
We are located in Sorrento Valley and Temecula and accept Tricare insurance. We work with both in network and out of network insurance and can provide a Superbill to clients. Please view our website for additional information at www.sdbrainworks.com or call for a free phone consultation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Medicare
- TRICARE
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Joanna Savarese
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY24973 Joanna Savarese
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Testing and Evaluation
- ADHD
- Child
Expertise
- Addiction
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Mood Disorders
- Neurospychological Assessment
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Psychoeducational Evaluations & IEE's
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Educational/Academic Strategies
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Location
Primary Location
San Diego BrainWorks
5820 Oberlin Drive, Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 433-4283Email me
Additional Location
San Diego BrainWorks, Temecula
28936 Old Town Front St., Suite 104
Temecula, CA 92590
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Neighborhoods
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Joanna Savarese
Psychologist, PhD