Dr. Melanie Blair Thies is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in the relationship between brain and behavior, conducting neuropsychological assessments for individuals with a broad range of neurological, medical, psychological, and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Dr. Thies offers services for children, adolescents, and adults, from focused consultations to comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.
For individuals, parents, educators, or healthcare providers seeking expert guidance on developmental, behavioral, emotional, or learning concerns. These sessions help determine whether a full evaluation is needed, or offer recommendations for immediate next steps.
Focused assessments that address a specific question — concerns about AD/HD, a learning disability, or the impact of emotional difficulties on daily functioning.
In-depth evaluations examining cognitive, academic, social, and emotional functioning. Customized to each person's needs, with a detailed report profiling strengths and challenges and personalized recommendations for school, work, treatment, or daily life.
Depending on individual needs and goals, testing may include:
Most evaluations take three to four appointments.
We meet for an intake session where we discuss you or your child's history, concerns, and goals for the evaluation.
One or two sessions assessing intelligence, attention, executive function, learning and memory, visual-spatial processing, fine-motor skills, academic abilities, and social-emotional functioning.
A detailed written report and a feedback session that translates results into practical recommendations for home, school, and work.
Typically three to four appointments. We begin with an intake covering background, presenting concerns, and goals. Questionnaires are completed by the child or adult, and by parents and teachers when applicable. Testing takes place over one or two sessions. We then meet for a feedback session to discuss results and recommendations.
Beforehand, please send copies of previous evaluations, current or past IEPs, school records, and relevant medical records. On the day, take medication as prescribed and bring glasses, hearing aids, or communication devices. Snacks and water are welcome for breaks, and the office is near local dining options.
The office is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; the address is provided upon scheduling. Intake and feedback sessions can be conducted via telehealth.
Dr. Thies offers tiers of service based on individual needs, with rates comparable to other NYC and Brooklyn private practices. She does not currently contract with insurance companies as an in-network provider, but provides a detailed receipt you can submit for reimbursement. Half the fee is due on the date of the assessment and the remainder before the feedback session and final report.
Dr. Thies takes a holistic approach to assessment, writing reports that highlight each person's strengths alongside practical, evidence-based recommendations for cognitive, academic, and psychosocial challenges.
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