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Mental Health Interview Series: Dr. Bruce Vermeer, Neuropsychological Assessments

Dr. Bruce H. Vermeer, PsyD is a licensed psychologist with a specialty in neuropsychological assessments. He received his postdoctoral training in this specialty area at Pine Rest Christian Hospital’s psychiatric medical unit located at St. Mary Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also worked in Pine Rest’s outpatient department, counseling individuals and couples. Since 2001, Dr. Vermeer has been in private practice where he continues to spend approximately 50 percent of his time completing neuropsychological assessments. His office is located at 2093 Health Drive, Suite 200, Wyoming, Michigan 49519. Kerry: Dr Vermeer, thank you for taking time to describe your specialty area. What is a neuropsychological assessment? Dr. Vermeer: A neuropsychological evaluation is a paper-based examination which provides a current picture or a “snapshot” of an individual’s cognitive functioning. It is like a road map of a person’s mental functioning level. It shows what is working and not wo