Thomson Memory & Attention

Dr. Antonio Martinez Tlatenchi completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. He recently joined Thomson Memory & Attention after completing an internship in Geropsychology at the Northern Florida/Southern Georgia VA Medical Center (NF/SG VAMC) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Adult Clinical Neuropsychology in the Department of Neurology at the University of Virginia (UVA). Dr. Martinez Tlatenchi’s clinical experiences range across a number of clinical settings and clinical presentations, including neurocognitive conditions (e.g., dementias), comorbid psychiatric disorders (e.g., ADHD, OCD, depression), and pre-surgical candidacy evaluations (e.g., DBS for Parkinson’s disease). As a postdoctoral fellow at UVA, Dr. Martinez Tlatenchi participated in several multidisciplinary clinics including the Memory and Aging Care Clinic (MACC), the James Q. Miller MS Clinic, Neuro-Oncology Clinic, Huntington’s Disease Clinic, Parkinson's Disease Clinic, and the Spanish Assessment Clinic – wherein he was also a certified Spanish-speaking provider. His clinical interests include vascular risk factors and cognition, CNS cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, and using components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to inform conversations surrounding end-of-life care and life-limiting diagnosis.

Dr. Martinez Tlatenchi previously trained at the University of Chicago Medical Center while in graduate school, and since leaving the region years ago, he has been waiting for the opportunity to come back to the area. He and his family, including his two dogs (Zuzu and Benny), are excited to make Chicago their new home!

✓ Adult & Older Adult Patients

✓ Clinical Interests in Vascular Risk Factors & Cognition, CNS Cancers & Alzheimer’s Disease & More

✓ Lincoln Park Office

Dr. Christie Pellow received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to this pursuit, Dr. Pellow earned a Master of Science in Applied Quantitative Research from The University of West Florida. She completed her doctoral internship at El Paso VA Medical Center in West Texas specializing in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to assess Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, traumatic brain injuries, and various forms of dementia processes. Dr. Pellow also acquired skills to provide evidence-based psychotherapies, including Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Pellow has experience assessing patients across the lifespan and is passionate about lifespan development. In her free time, Dr. Pellow enjoys exercising, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

✓ Internship: El Paso VA Medical Center

✓ Clinical Interests in ADHD, PTSD, TBI, & Dementia 

✓ Lincoln Park Office

Heather Paterson joined Thomson Memory & Attention in 2022 and is assisting our teen, adult, and older adult populations. Heather believes therapy is an invaluable collaborative effort and views her role as one that empowers clients to explore the challenging issues they may be facing while providing deeper insight, self-awareness, and ultimately greater self-reliance. She integrates complementary techniques including, but not limited to, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered, solutions-focused, and strengths-based approaches to create a personalized and holistic plan tailored to meeting each client where they are at. 

Heather works with teens, adults, and older adults with anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, ADHD, and stress management issues. Taking the first step towards personal growth can be difficult, and Heather approaches all her clients with empathy, understanding, and encouragement. 

✓ Therapy for Teens, Adults, & Older Adults

✓ Integrates Mindfulness, CBT, Person-Centered, Solutions-Focused, & Strengths-Based Approaches

✓ Lincoln Park Office & Telehealth

Dr. Nickolas Armstrong received his Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a dual focus in Neuropsychology and Health Psychology. He completed his internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center specializing in the evaluation of Dementia, Epilepsy, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). During this time, Dr. Armstrong also gained experience with psychological evaluations for surgical weight loss, clinical hypnosis, and evidence-based psychotherapy. With experience in assessing patients of all ages, Dr. Armstrong has a particular emphasis on adult and geriatric patients. During his free time, Dr. Armstrong enjoys gardening, exercise, and spending time with friends and family.

✓ Patients Across the Lifespan (with a Focus on Adult & Geriatric patients)

✓ Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

✓ Lincoln Park Office

Dr. Sharlet Anderson (she/her/hers) received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Neuropsychology from Georgia State University. She completed her residency and 2-year Neuropsychology post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology. In 2015, she joined the faculty at Rush University Medical Center as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences in the Division of Movement Disorders. She was the Director of the Program of Cognitive and Behavioral Health in Movement Disorders and the Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush.

Dr. Anderson joined Thomson Memory and Attention in 2023. Her practice focuses on neuropsychological evaluations for adults. She has extensive experience working with patients who have neurological disorders, particularly those with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and Lewy Body Dementia. She conducts pre- and post-surgical evaluations for those considering deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused ultrasound (FUS) surgeries. Her clinical interests also include neuropsychological evaluations for people who are facing cognitive changes related to other neurological or medical conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, autoimmune disorders, brain tumors, and genetic disorders. Dr. Anderson has a passion for health equity and multiculturalism, which she uses to conduct culturally-informed neuropsychological evaluations and to formulate individually tailored recommendations. In her free time, Dr. Anderson enjoys music, reading, cooking, exercising, and exploring Chicago with her family.

✓ Clinical Interests in Neurological Disorders, Stroke & TBIs, Epilepsy & More

✓ Focuses on Neuropsychological Evaluations for Adult

✓ Lincoln Park Office