Laura Maria Kerenyi, PhD

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Get to know Neuropsychologist Dr. Laura Maria Kerenyi, who serves patients in New York, New York.

A prominent neuropsychologist, Dr. Kerenyi specializes in helping individuals understand and cope with changes in their thinking. She offers neuropsychological testing and therapy to help individuals gain insight into their cognitive difficulties and predict what to expect in the future. By working together, she helps individuals find new ways to continue doing the things they enjoy, allowing them to live a fulfilling and effective life for as long as possible.

Back in the early days of her academic career, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from Boston College, before receiving her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counseling Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2007. 

Thereafter, Dr. Kerenyi received her post-doctoral certificate in neuropsychology from Fielding Graduate University in 2013, making her well-equipped to assist those experiencing difficulties related to head trauma, aging, neurological illness, or stroke.

Neuropsychology focuses on identifying the neuro-anatomical sources in the brain of cognitive, emotional, or behavioral function. As such, it can identify the course of change in function that follows a neurological trauma or condition. A neuropsychologist would generally seek natural and non-invasive ways to foster recovery and improvement, or even peak performance, in those who are struggling with effects on their performance.

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