Welcome to Brainsight
Dedicated to thorough assessment and
evidence-based treatment recommendations
About Brainsight
Brainsight was established to provide in-depth, personalized neurocognitive assessment for children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing difficulties that are interfering with school, work, or personal relationships.
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Common client concerns could include the following and more:
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Attention problems
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Slow processing speed
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Memory difficulties
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Expressive and receptive oral language problems
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Reading, writing, and math disorders
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Executive functioning difficulties
About Dr. Bedford
Dr. Chris Bedford has been working with children, adolescents, and adults for more than ten years. His work in psychology started as a therapist in college counseling centers, and he developed expertise in neurocognitive assessment in his post-doctoral training after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He has also been awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of School Neuropsychology.
Since becoming a licensed psychologist in Minnesota, Dr. Bedford has earned a post-doctoral master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology and completed a post-doctoral training program in school neuropsychology. He has in-depth knowledge about psychological assessment techniques, learning and memory theories and interventions, executive functions, and mental health.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Bedford is the executive director of the American Board of School Neuropsychology. He is currently on the faculty at the School Neuropsychology Institute and previously taught graduate students at the University of St. Thomas. He has written or co-authored numerous articles and several chapters related to attention, learning and memory issues. He is one of the co-editors of the Best Practices in School Neuropsychology, Second Edition (2022) and the forthcoming Understanding and Managing Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Pediatric Treatment Guide (expected 2025). Dr. Bedford is a frequent presenter at local, regional, and national conferences who is skilled at blending practice, theory, and research to describe complex information is easy to understand and meaningful ways.
About Dr. Pearl
Dr. Josh Pearl is a licensed psychologist who graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in counseling psychology. He completed his predoctoral internship at The University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center, and a postdoctoral fellowship in private practice with specialized training in OCD, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship therapy, and psychological assessment.
Dr. Pearl received advanced postdoctoral training in neurocognitive assessment under the supervision of Dr. Chris Bedford. He takes an affirming, holistic, and collaborative approach to testing while applying current research and theory to provide a meaningful and empowering assessment experience.
In his free time, Dr. Pearl is a devoted cat dad and loves making coffee, cooking, and outdoor adventures, like fishing, hiking, and canoeing. He also enjoys movies, photography, and spending time with his friends and family.
