Psychology
Dr. Kari Tervo
Background
Dr. Tervo provides a broad range of clinical services, including therapy, and spinal cord stimulator clearance.
She has also performed QME evaluations in psychology and neuropsychology since 2014 in California.
- Specialties: Neuropsychology, forensic psychology, clinical evaluations, and therapy for various psychological conditions
- Research Interests: Memory in schizophrenia, neurocognitive characteristics of schizotypes, and the neurocognitive impact of substance use
- Commitment to timely and thorough report delivery
- Easy scheduling with quick appointment availability
- Comprehensive medical evaluations and detailed reports tailored to meet legal needs
- Michigan Technological University
Guest Student (1996) - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1994-1998) - University of Maryland
Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (1999-2004) - University of Pennsylvania
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow (2004-2005)
Dr. Tervo has provided neuropsychology evaluations and therapy services in geriatric settings at CHE Senior Psychological Services from 2013 to 2020.
She has has experience in forensic neuropsychology and clinical evaluations.
- Dial Help, Inc.
Crisis Line Services, 1997 - University of Maryland, College Park
Therapist In Training, 2000-2003 - Baltimore Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Externship in Clinical Psychology, 2002-2003 - Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center
Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology, 2003-2004 - Maria Zimmitti Cohn and Associates
Psychology Associate, 2006-2007 - Executive Mental Health
Licensed Psychologist/Psychological Assistant, 2007-2011 - Best Me Psychotherapy, Inc.
Staff Psychologist, January 2018-June 2021 - CHE Senior Psychological Services.
Staff Psychologist, March 2013-March 2020 - United States Veterans’ Administration
Evaluating Psychologist, June 2021-August 2022 - Downtown Mind Wellness
Staff Psychologist, June 2021-present - Private Practice
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, August 2011-present - Medical Historian Services
2009-present - Record Review Services
2011-present - Qualified Medical Evaluator
2014-present
- Los Angeles County Psychological Association
- California Psychological Association