Functional Health Meets Neuropsychology: Navigating the Overlap of Physiology and Health
Jeannie will present her framework for conceptualizing cases using neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and functional health. One of the key points is microglial activation in the central nervous system, which leads to inflammation in the brain and body. She will discuss functional psychology and psychiatry and present ways to approach cases through this lens. Complex cases that incorporate all of these disciplines will be presented in the hope that we can have a lively discussion about how to better support our clients and consult more with each other.
Dr. Jeannie Lopez, Ph.D., FDN-P, is a clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner. At Summit Center, Dr. Jeannie provides comprehensive neuropsychological and educational assessments to children, adolescents, and adults. She offers counseling and ongoing consultation to adults and parents who are coping with medical and learning challenges, those who are 2e/twice-exceptional, and those who have been diagnosed with Autism. Dr. Lopez has experience identifying and assisting gifted and twice-exceptional individuals with the unique challenges they face as they navigate their academic and social paths in society. Dr. Lopez works with individuals with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, auditory and visual processing issues, concussion/ traumatic brain injury, complex medical challenges, and also does parent/case consultation.
Dr. Lopez believes in a multidisciplinary and strengths-based approach to addressing the difficulties individuals face throughout their lifespan. One of the goals is to promote social and emotional well-being. She has an eclectic style of counseling incorporating supportive and cognitive-behavioral strategies, narrative therapy, spirituality, and yoga/meditation. Dr. Lopez can identify resources and support for individuals with Autism, nutritional challenges, such as food allergies or sensitivities, Celiac Disease, mold toxicity, Lyme disease/ co-infections, and hypermobility-related challenges.
In her FDN practice, Dr. Lopez helps individuals identify underlying health stressors through functional lab testing and works with them on a D.R.E.S.S protocol (diet, rest, exercise, stress management, and supplements). She also helps them navigate traditional medical paths when necessary.
Dr. Lopez has been on a very long health journey and has studied yoga and had intuitive training.