Dr. Elina Kugel, Psy.D is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in adult and pediatric neuropsychology and the co-founder of Curect Neuropsychology of Jersey Dr. Kugel specializes in neuropsychological evaluation of individuals who suffer from a wide range of brain disorders, including Epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, stroke and traumatic brain injury/concussions, among other diagnoses. She tailors each evaluation to address the specific concerns and needs of each client. At the conclusion of testing, Dr. Kugel provides clients with a comprehensive written report detailing cognitive, emotional and/or academic functioning. Each client also receives an extensive list of practical and concrete recommendations to help them and their family focus on strengths in order to overcome their specific set of challenges

Dr. Kugel received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in neuropsychology from the University of Hartford. Dr. Kugel received extensive clinical training including the Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Icahn School of Medicine-Mount Sinai Hospital and postdoctoral fellowship at the JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Kugel’s research interests include traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Yelena Goldin Frazier, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist specializing in lifespan neuropsychology and the Chief Clinical Neuropsychology Officer of Curect Neuropsychology of New York.

Dr. Goldin Frazier specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of individuals with individuals with a wide range of neurological and cognitive disorders, including dementias, movement disorders, traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, as well as psychological disorders that impact cognition. Dr. Goldin Frazier adopts an individualized flexible approach to ensure that each client’s needs and concerns are optimally addressed. All clients receive a detailed comprehensive written evaluation report of their neurocognitive, emotional, and/or academic functioning, and specific recommendations to enhance functioning and overall quality of life for clients and their families.

Dr. Goldin Frazier received her doctoral in Clinical Neuropsychology, with specialization in neuropsychology and health psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she received additional specialized training in geropsychology. Dr. Goldin completed her fellowship in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation at Mount Sinai School of Medicine/Icahn School of Medicine. Prior to joining our team, she worked at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, New Jersey for over 10 years, where she served as Senior Neuropsychologist, Director of Training, and Director of Traumatic Brain Injury Model System, and was Principal Investigator on federally funded grants. Dr. Goldin’s research interests include aging, traumatic brain injury, and sex/gender issues. She has presented at national and international conferences and congressional hearings and holds several leadership positions in professional organizations.

Ms. Messina utilizes evidence-based techniques to devise treatment plans tailored to their needs and goals. She fosters a supportive and collaborative environment to guide her patients to improve their mental health and well-being. She also educates them about the importance of mental health and empowers them with the tools to work toward personal development.

Dr. Barthelemy holds a doctoral degree in psychology from Saint Elizabeth University. She focuses on holistic and evidence-based approaches to guiding individuals through their healing and self-discovery journeys.

Dr. Barthelemy empowers patients to explore their emotions and develop effective coping strategies. She aims to help them achieve a more fulfilling life grounded in mental and emotional well-being.

Ms. Adeyemi utilizes an eclectic approach to psychotherapy, as she believes that treatment should be informed by the needs of each client. She draws from various models, including psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Ms. Adeyemi utilizes these models to provide a framework for treatment while adjusting to the nuances that make each person unique and special. Ms. Adeyemi values building authentic relationships with clients and creating a warm and safe space for others to feel comfortable expressing themselves and being themselves in therapy. She has a gentle and empathetic approach, as she believes that therapy should be a place where we should feel seen, heard, and understood without judgment. Ms. Adeyemi views goal setting as a collaborative process between the therapist and the client and always strives to meet people where they are while forming goals that feel realistic and true to them.

Ms. Adeyemi received her Master of Social Work from Fordham University, specializing in a combination of clinical and macro-social work. She completed internship and work experiences in various settings, such as outpatient psychotherapy in a hospital setting, community mental health, and nursing homes, and has been able to work with a vast variety of ages across the lifespan. She has also worked with a variety of diagnoses, including anxiety. depression, trauma, stress, grief, and life transitions. She is a certified clinical trauma professional and is ready to help aid clients in feeling empowered to make progress in becoming their best selves.