Sam Larson

Assessment Provider

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Licensure/Certification

  • Pediatric neuropsychologist, licensed clinical psychologist

  • PSYPact approved provider

Education

  • B.A. in Psychology, Washington University in St. Louis

  • M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical with specializations in neuropsychology and child clinical psychology, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 

  • APA accredited pre-doctoral internship at Franciscan Children’s in Boston, MA

  • 2-year Post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Seattle Children’s Hospital in Seattle, WA

Areas of interest/specialization

  • Ages 6-22 years

  • Psychological/Psychiatric disorders: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pediatric Bipolar

  • Learning disorders (reading/dyslexia, math/dyscalculia, writing/dysgraphia)

  • Medical/neurological conditions: Cancer (hem- and neuro-onc), genetic conditions, brain injury, stroke, infections, congenital heart defect, neurofibromatosis

Types of Evaluations

  • Consultations

  • Psychological (Ages 6-22)

  • Psychoeducational (Ages 6-22)

  • Neuropsychological (Ages 6-18 years)

About Me

  • I’m a former elementary school teacher who taught 2nd grade at a small private school on the south side of Chicago for several years before getting my Ph.D.

  • When I’m not working, I enjoy cooking, woodworking, and spending time with my wife, son, and goldendoodle exploring the outdoors.

Email: swlarson@nashvilleneuropsychology.com

Phone: 615-212-9875