About

Dr. Adams is a board-certified neuropsychologist with 16 years of professional experience. She specializes in providing assessments for dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, gifted/talented, nonverbal learning disorder, and other learning differences. She has a solid foundation of clinical practice as well as a rich background of scientific knowledge and expertise. She brings creativity and engagement to the evaluation and communication of test findings. Clients appreciate her thoughtful listening and straightforward communication style. Referring providers appreciate her careful analysis of complex issues and her timely and concise written reports.

Dr. Adams' main vision for her work in neuropsychology is to help to identify each individual's unique strengths, in order to find his/her best path for the educational journey. This often involves specific accommodations, interventions, and enrichments.

Community Involvement and Professional Organizations

Dr. Adams is honored to be a part of these organizations:

• Advisor to the board of Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota. This local organization is part of a national movement with a mission to a) raise awareness of dyslexia, b) provide resources to families and individuals with dyslexia, and c) implement legislative policy change.
• Recommended assessment provider of the International Dyslexia Association - Upper Midwest Branch
• Professional member of the International Dyslexia Association
• Professional member of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented. Minnesota has one of the most active Gifted and Talented professional associations in the country. Dr. Adams is honored to be a professional member, participating in consultations, contributing as a speaker for parent meetings, and contributing to a vast array of resources to provide to her clients on topics such as gifted/talented and twice exceptional (2E).
• Advisory Board Member for The Wildling, a Minneapolis-based non-profit youth mentor program that develops young voices and listeners, helping teens and tweens build confidence through storytelling.
• Clinical practicum supervisor for the University of Minnesota’s Doctoral Psychology program, and as such maintains an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Psychology. Minnesota Neuropsychology is a training site for PhD candidates in this program. Dr. Adams enjoys teaching, and she is passionate about providing excellent clinical supervision for the next generation of neuropsychologists. She hopes to pass along her love for the work, and the techniques she has found to be most helpful for children and families. Beyond just testing and scoring, Dr. Adams trains students in the conceptual, integrative, and intuitive aspects of the role of neuropsychologist.
• Professional member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
• Professional member of the International Neuropsychological Society
• Professional member of the American Psychological Association

Education and Previous Professional Experience

Dr. Adams completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Fuller Theological Seminary’s Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, California, including clinical training at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute and a 1-year residency in adult neuropsychology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. In addition, she completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Prior to founding Minnesota Neuropsychology, Dr. Adams practiced as a neuropsychologist for 12 years at the Minnesota Epilepsy Group, where she specialized in providing cognitive assessments for children and adolescents with seizure disorders.

Dr. Isaia is a neuropsychologist with specialized training in the evaluation of children, adolescents, and young adults with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, gifted/talented, and emotional/behavioral disorders. Dr. Isaia has expertise in preschool assessment and medical conditions that can impact brain development. Dr. Isaia is passionate about building lasting and meaningful partnerships with youth and families. She approaches each evaluation with care and sensitivity to the developmental, family, and cultural contexts of her patients and their families. She aims to help identify and harness an individual’s unique strengths, and to empower youth to be their own best advocates. She is deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care using evidence-based practices.

Education and Previous Professional Experience

Dr. Isaia completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), which included extensive training in clinical assessment and intervention. There, she engaged in child and family-focused research in clinical, community, and primary care settings, with a focus on the parent-child relationship. She subsequently completed a 1-year pre-doctoral internship and a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, an Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) member training program.

Community Involvement and Professional Organizations

Dr. Isaia is honored to be a part of these organizations:

• Recommended assessment provider of the International Dyslexia Association - Upper Midwest Branch
• Professional member of the International Dyslexia Association
• Professional member of the Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented. 
• Clinical practicum supervisor for the University of Minnesota’s Doctoral Psychology program. Minnesota Neuropsychology is a training site for PhD candidates in this program. 
• Professional member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
• Professional member of the International Neuropsychological Society
• Professional member of the American Psychological Association

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Isaia has been actively involved in research and outreach initiatives to promote family wellness and resilience in various pediatric populations. At present, she is co-leading a workgroup whose primary goal is to create a family wellness toolkit to support individuals and families coping with a diagnosis of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare neurodegenerative disease that can be fatal or life-altering without early intervention. 

Laurie’s role at Minnesota Neuropsychology is to lead efforts to grow our practice by increasing public awareness about the expertise of our neuropsychologists and the empowering experience we provide clients during their evaluation process. She will continue to nurture and grow our partnerships throughout the community. 

Laurie is mom to two neurodiverse kids and became a fierce advocate for them after they each received various diagnoses from their own neuropsychological evaluations. After getting her children situated with the supports they needed to succeed in school, Laurie turned her focus to advocating for ALL Minnesota kids by becoming an active board member of Decoding Dyslexia Minnesota, where she serves as co-vice president. 

Laurie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas. She has previous marketing and public relations experience with Carlson Wagonlit Travel, as well as Ogilvy Public Relations and Connors Communications serving clients like Xerox, Target, and Encyclopædia Britannica.  

Kylie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Integrative Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. She has past work experience as a Psychometrist and Academic Tutor. 

Kylie’s roles at Minnesota Neuropsychology include Director of Operations and Intake Coordinator. As a member of the leadership team she is part of the team that implements business strategies, provides daily support to the staff, and facilitates connections with outside organizations to further Minnesota Neuropsychology’s long-term goals. 

As an intake coordinator, Kylie provides prospective clients relevant information about our clinical services, and supports current clients through the evaluation process. If you’re interested in learning about our evaluations, connect with Kylie here.

Tori holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is currently enrolled in the PhD in Clinical Psychology program at the University of Minnesota. 

Tori is a practicum student and psychometrist at Minnesota Neuropsychology. She is also involved in the ongoing development and conceptualization of the upcoming creative projects within Minnesota Neuropsychology.

Charlie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a focus in applied statistics from University of St. Thomas. He will be pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology in Fall 2025. He has past work experience as an ABA therapist at Fraser and Personal Care Assistant.

Charlie is a psychometrist at Minnesota Neuropsychology. He is also involved in the ongoing development and conceptualization of the upcoming creative projects within Minnesota Neuropsychology.

Angela holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California - Los Angeles. She has previous work experience at the National Institute of Health. Angela is currently enrolled in the PhD in Clinical Psychology program at the University of Minnesota.

Angela is a practicum student and psychometrist at Minnesota Neuropsychology. She is also involved in the ongoing development and conceptualization of the upcoming creative projects within Minnesota Neuropsychology.

Cody holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology Research from Avila University. She has previous experience as the Lead Psychometrist at Central Iowa Psychological Services, and a Mental Health Technician at the Research Psychiatric Center in Kansas City.

Cody is a psychometrist at Minnesota Neuropsychology. She is also involved in the ongoing development and conceptualization of the upcoming creative projects within Minnesota Neuropsychology.