Physician Info

Dr. Kari Tervo

PH.D, QME

Background

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.

Specialized Interests

  • 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

Experience

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.

Services

  • Commitment to timely and thorough report delivery
  • Easy scheduling with quick appointment availability
  • Comprehensive medical evaluations and detailed reports tailored to meet legal needs

Education and Training

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)

Professional Experience

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

Organizational Affiliations

Los Angeles County Psychological Association

California Psychological Association

Address

P.O. Box 670, Chino Hills, CA 91709

Email

drseanrobinson@soundmedeval.com

Phone

(916) 461-9602