Cognitive Rehabilitation & Therapy
Cognitive Rehabilitation & Therapy
Cognitive Skills
Our goal is to help individuals of all ages restore normal brain functioning or compensate for cognitive deficits. Treatment for problems with thinking and/or memory involves processes such as relearning cognitive skills that have been lost or altered as a result of damage to brain cells or chemistry. If skills cannot be relearned new ones have to be taught in order to enable a person to compensate for their lost cognitive functions.
After a full neuropsychological evaluation, your doctor will determine if you or your loved one is an appropriate candidate for therapy.
Education
Get educated about cognitive weaknesses and strengths. Focus on developing awareness of the problem.
Process Training
The development of skills through direct retraining or practicing the underlying cognitive skills. Focusing on resolving the problem.
Functional Activities Training
This involves the application of three components in everyday life. The focus here is on real life improvements.
Strategy Training
This involves the use of environmental, internal and external strategies. Focusing on compensating rather than resolving the problem.
Treatment
Treatment sessions are typically weekly appointments lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Treatment lengths range from 6-12 weeks, or longer depending on the particular case.
Our Therapists
Specialized in:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Attention Disorders
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT)
- Time Management/Problem Solving
- Emotional and Behavioral Shifts due to Life Changes
Dr. Mandy Schnibben, Psy.D.
Dr. Amanda Schnibben
completed her Doctorate in clinical psychology at Antioch University in Santa Barbara
in 2014. She joined Thomson Memory and Attention in August of 2014 after completing her internship in Forensic Psychology at Elgin Mental Health Center
where she underwent training in psychopathology and evidence-based interventions. Dr. Schnibben’s previous experience includes rotations at Cognitive Fitness and Innovative Therapies (CFIT) and at the California Department of Rehabilitation where she worked closely with individuals who suffered traumatic brain injury and other insults to the brain. Her clinical interests include emotional dysregulation, dementia, and cognitive rehabilitation due to neurological disorders, TBI, ADHD, and Stroke, just to name a few. In the clinical setting, Dr. Schnibben utilizes cognitive behavioral techniques along with family systems and psychodynamic approaches when appropriate. Her overall approach to treatment is to bring to her patients, a balanced blend of compassion, common sense, humor, and clinical expertise that will help the patient make meaningful and measurable progress towards reaching their therapeutic goals. Dr. Schnibben currently resides with her family in the southwest suburbs.
✓ Lead Psychotherapist & Supervisor
✓ Cognitive Rehabilitation & Capacity Evaluations
✓ Hoffman Estates & Algonquin Offices
Specialized in:
- Anxiety & Anxiety-related Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Stress Management Issues
- Multiple Modalities & Approaches
Heather Paterson, MA, NCC, LPC
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
Specialized in:
- ADHD, ASD & Anxiety-related Disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Depression
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Solution Focused Techniques
Dr. Nicollette Mebust, Psy.D.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Nicollette Mebust received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2023 and completed her doctoral internship at the Kane County Diagnostic Center. She also received her Master’s in Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Psychology in 2016 from Adler University.
Dr. Mebust strives to help her client feel safe and comfortable with being vulnerable within the therapeutic relationship. She uses humor and helps normalize the difficulties that many experience to help foster growth.
Dr. Mebust works with individuals with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and behavioral issues. She enjoys working with clients from all ages, including children, teens, and adults. She also has experience working with those within the criminal justice system and is passionate about forensic psychology. Dr. Mebust takes an integrative approach to her patients, as no two are alike. Her holistic approach to her patients involves CBT, DBT, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques.
✓ Telehealth Therapy
✓ Weekend Availability
Specialized in:
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, & Other Issues
- ADHD with Adults & Organizational Techniques
Trish Lingo, MSW, LCSW
Trish Lingo is a talented clinical therapist with proven expertise in supporting clients through wide-ranging issues and situations with therapeutic modalities and evidence-based practices. Her treatment approach is holistic and eclectic drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, mindfulness-based theories, and strength-based theories to better understand problems and bring about growth and change. Trish is devoted to helping each individual work through anxiety, depression, life-transitions, and other problems.
Trish understands it can be difficult to seek out help. As an empathetic therapist, her goal is to provide clients with a supportive and non-judgmental place to feel safe expressing feelings, overcoming barriers, and begin healing. Building those relationships between therapist and patient takes time and patience, but it all begins with the first step. Trish looks forward to meeting and building many new relationships with new clients.
✓ Integrates Various Therapeutic Modalities
✓ Helps Patients Work Through a Variety of Issues and Situations
✓ Algonquin & Telehealth