THEORY & PRACTICE

Susan Ayarbe, Ph.D. is a Nevada Licensed Psychologist specializing in the neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents.  Dr. Ayarbe received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada in 1988 after receiving her Master's in Education  in Administration (1982) and Bachelor of Science in Special Education (1976). Following the completion of her Predoctoral internship at the Denver Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Dr. Ayarbe obtained advanced training in neuropsychology during her Postdoctoral work at Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital and the Rocky Mountain Multiple Sclerosis Center in Denver Colorado, holding positions as a neuropsychologist and research associate.  

 

In addition to working as a neuropsychologist, Dr. Ayarbe has also served as a consultant to multiple national and international companies  including General Electric, Hewlett Packard and HSBC.  Dr. Ayarbe's corporate consulting work has been primarily focused on  process improvement, strategic planning, executive coaching and change management.  

 

In 2004, Dr. Ayarbe returned to her original focus, which was working with children, opening her full-time practice in the neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents.  In addition to her practice, Dr. Ayarbe provides consultative services to Washoe County School District and concussion management consulting to local ski teams and youth football organizations.