Dr. Kari Tervo

Dr. Tervo provides a broad range of clinical services, including therapy, and spinal cord stimulator clearance.
She also performs 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