Our Approach

 

When you choose Neuropsychology Specialty Care, we understand that you are entrusting us with your care— a responsibility that we take very seriously. As a family-run practice, we choose to treat our clients with the same consideration and respect with which we would treat our family.  Our processes are streamlined to save you time and effort. With a priority on timely appointments and thorough reports, we ensure that each client receives individualized attention, assessments, or expert testimony that are both in depth and consumer-friendly.

Glen Getz, Ph.D., ABN

Partner; Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Dr. Getz is Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and is the Director of the Neuropsychology Post Doctoral Fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Cincinnati and then completed a two year Post Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology at Allegheny General Hospital.

He has years of experience conducting neuropsychological evaluations for a broad spectrum of challenging cases.  Through his inpatient and outpatient consultations, he has worked with thousands of clients ranging from children to older adults.  As a result of his significant experience with TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) clients, he has worked with active and retired professional athletes in the MLB, NHL, and NFL. He regularly utilizes his expertise in legal cases or investigations through his independent analysis and expert witness testimony.

Beyond his clinical experience, Dr. Getz has published widely, including two books: Applied Biological Psychology and Screening for Brain Impairment, 3rd Edition.  He has presented at numerous professional conferences, including the American Psychological Association (APA) National Convention and The Council on Brain Injury.  He has been featured regularly in the media as an expert in his field.

Dr. Getz’s Curriculum Vitae

 

 

Dana Colecchia Getz, MA

Partner

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Dana Getz directs NPSC’s marketing and community outreach.  She earned her Master’s Degree in English Composition & Rhetoric from Wright State University and began her career by teaching in the public high school system.  She witnessed first hand the importance of quality neuropsychological evaluations of student learning on student achievement.

In 2008 she founded KnitHope, a grassroots organization devoted to collecting and distributing handmade hats and scarves to those in need in the local Pittsburgh community.  She was honored to be a 2016 recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service.

At NPSC, Dana translates her passion for education and community work into finding interesting ways for our practice to improve the health and wellness of our larger community. 

 

 

Alicia Welty, MS

Director of Clinical Services

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Alicia Welty earned her BA and MS in Psychology from Carlow University in 2019. After completing her internship at NPSC and being initially employed as a psychometrist, she was promoted to Director of Clinical Services in 2021. She is experienced in conducting assessments and trained to work with clients on symptoms arising from anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD and a variety of other concerns. Her past work and educational experiences also include providing services in a variety of settings, including in-home, school and community settings.

As the Director of Clinical Services for NPSC, Alicia provides support to our clients and their families throughout the entirety of the evaluation process. She is experienced with answering questions and resolving clinical or procedural issues which may arise. 

During her free time, Alicia enjoys traveling, as well as hobbies such as crafting and fiber arts (knitting, crochet, sewing), gaming, yoga, mindfulness, puzzles and walking with her two dogs.