My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and it incorporates a holistic view of wellness and brain health. I am very interested in diversity and working with clients to learn about their unique backgrounds and current needs, while helping them find a new path for the future.
Hello. I am Dr. Daniela Gonzalez. I'm a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist registered in Alberta and Ontario. I work with adults seeking clarity around ADHD, attention, and cognitive concerns, offering both assessment and targeted therapy. My goal is to help you understand your strengths, clarify what's getting in the way, and move toward practical next steps.
NeuroPsychologist, Ph.D., R.Psych
Dr. Daniela Gonzalez
areas of focus
- ADHD (adults) - assessment and treatment
- Psychodiagnostic assessment
- Neuropsychological & cognitive assessment
- Performance anxiety
- Chronic stress
- Emotional regulation
- Life transitions
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In addition to assessment, I offer targeted, solution-focused therapy for adults experiencing ADHD related concerns, performance anxiety, and relationship difficulties. For clients with ADHD, I provide skills-based treatment to support day-to-day functioning, including a structured ADHD Treatment Program, as described below.
Intervention Services
ADHD Treatment Program
My ADHD program includes 6 weekly sessions followed by two additional monthly booster sessions. During the initial session, I will work collaboratively with you to identify the main obstacles you are facing due to ADHD symptoms. We will identify specific target problems and goals to accomplish. Then, in our weekly sessions, we will review and practice evidence-based techniques based on cognitive neuroscience and cognitive behavioural theories to get you closer to your goals. All sessions will include homework for you to work on in between sessions.
The treatment plan will be individualized; however, most common concerns that clients identify are related to:
- Poor self-management related to time, planning, and goals (procrastination, poor sense of time, trouble starting, trouble finishing tasks)
- Poor self-organization and working memory (unfocused, cannot remember material heard or read, trouble learning, doing things in the wrong order)
- Poor self-regulation (difficulty waiting patiently, making decisions too quickly, making impulsive comments, quick to anger)
I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology, from the University of Windsor, ON. I completed a residency in Clinical Neuropsychology at Baycrest Health Sciences (Toronto) and a post-doctoral fellowship at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. I have experience working in hospital-based neurology, rehabilitation, and psychiatry departments, as well as in private clinics.
Psychodiagnostic ASSESSMENT SERVICES
At MovAttune, I offer comprehensive assessment services for adults and older adults seeking diagnostic clarity and a better understanding of their psychological or cognitive functioning.
I specialize in psychodiagnostic assessments. These assessments include evaluation and diagnosis of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD. I have vast experience conducting psychodiagnostic evaluations for the purposes of disability and motor-vehicle accident cases.
NeuroPsychological ASSESSMENT SERVICES
I also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, which may be warranted for those with concerns about their thinking skills. This type of assessment includes comprehensive testing of cognitive skills, such as attention, memory, and reasoning abilities, and it provides a comprehensive picture of cognitive strengths and weaknesses. These results help diagnose and assess the impact of neurological conditions (i.e., brain injury, stroke, dementia, or ADHD).
Assessment results can provide clarity about strengths, challenges, and possible diagnoses (ADHD, learning disability, brain injury, dementia), along with practical recommendations tailored to your needs. This might guide treatment, support workplace or school accommodations, or provide documentation for disability processes.
Outside of work
I love hiking, discovering new places, walking with my dog, and reading at night.
Why have an assessment?
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