I am Dr. Barnes Marrero, clinical psychologist / Neuropsychologist, providing culturally informed psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in English and Spanish to adult and older adults. Know that I am here to support you. It’s my priority to make you feel at ease. It can feel scary to sit for an assessment. Feeling anxious, unsettled, or nervous about the process is normal. Testing can sometimes feel like a cold process. I promise, there’s nothing to be afraid of. It is not like school—there are no right or wrong answers; it is not a pass-or-fail situation. Instead, it’s a way to gain a comprehensive understanding of what you’re going through. I will meet you genuinely interested in where you’ve been and what’s happening. You will experience a YOU-centered judgment-free space. I hope my easygoing and friendly nature makes you comfortable. When you work with me, you won’t experience a cold approach at the expense of a personal connection. Instead, warmth and kindness. I will work with you to understand your cognitive strengths and give you tips to improve any cognitive weaknesses or declines. Whatever your diagnosis, I want to empower you with information so you can confidently understand your brain health and plan for the future.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

You might struggle to pay attention or concentrate; make recurrent mistakes; forget events or conversations; misplace things; have trouble finding words; feel less mentally sharp, or think slower. You might wonder what's wrong as you no longer feel like yourself. You could be worried about dementia or wonder if a past TBI/concussion, stroke, chemotherapy, or medical condition like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease could have impacted your mental ability. A psychological or neuropsychological evaluation could help you get the insight and clarity you crave.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I take a holistic approach to virtual testing and assessment. I consider culture and background to understand cognitive-emotional patterns, brain aging, and brain resilience to disease and trauma. I will empower you with data on your brain health and strengths and share tips so you improve cognitive weaknesses or decline.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

As a neuropsychologist, I am passionate about conducting evaluations. I believe in the value of data-driven treatments. Knowledge is power and could better guide your plan for the future. You could get a comprehensive understanding of what you're going through. For more information about the evaluations I provide, check out my website: https://avatarcbc.com/dr-idalhi-barnes-marrero/

About Idalhi Barnes Marrero, PsyD