Neuropsychological Assessments
In-depth evaluation of cognitive functioning, attention, memory, academic skills, and social-emotional functioning.
Dr. Carmen C. Velázquez is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations, along with cognitive rehabilitation, for patients across the lifespan. With a specialized focus on forensic neuropsychology, Dr. Velázquez serves as an expert witness in state and federal courts, addressing matters such as competency to stand trial, Atkins, capital murder, traumatic brain injury, and immigration evaluations.
A bilingual practitioner, Dr. Velázquez offers specialized clinical services to Spanish-speaking populations. Her career includes extensive experience in inpatient forensic settings, including her current role as a Senior Psychologist at the Department of State Hospitals – Napa. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and completed an NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in Pediatric Neuropsychology.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Velázquez is a Clinical Professor at UC Davis in the Psychiatry Department and an adjunct faculty member, teaching on topics in neuropsychology and psychological assessment. She is a past president of the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum and maintains active professional memberships with the American Psychological Association, the International Neuropsychological Society, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
Languages: English · Español
Licensed in: California · Washington · New York · Texas