Welcome to Somerset Neuropsychological Services
Thank you for visiting; the goal of this site is to offer information about this practice (Somerset Neuropsychological Services) as well as more general educational information about Neuropsychology, brain illness and injuries.
Our services include:
- Neuropsychological consultation, education and testing
- Psychotherapy and rehabilitation counseling
- Psychological testing and consultation
In addition to a cognitive-behavioral orientation toward managing changes that can occur after neurological conditions occur in what is often called Rehabilitation Counseling and psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral and other useful approaches are also applied in individual therapy, with persons typically between 20 and 80-above, to help the person recognize and manage stress, anxiety and other maladaptive symptoms sometimes triggered by daily life.
Please read the additional information on the other pages of this site to learn more about what is offered, and more generally, point you toward educational material to better understand psychological and neuropsychological services.
Also, I have added and included information to help you learn about and link to the NJ disability and brain injury communities, in particular. And to keep you informed, to be your own best advocate, I've added information about coping with sometimes complicated health insurance issues.
I hope you find the site informative; if you have questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to me via email or by calling.
Thanks for taking the time to visit.
Dr Howard Mangel
Relocation of the Somerville office
to 21 East High Street
We have relocated to a different and ramp-accessible building in the heart of downtown Somerville.
For some time, it's been my goal to provide services in an accessible building while remaining in downtown Somerville, with its walkability and nearby train and bus access as well as parking. Now, with relocation to 21 East High St., directly across the street from the Somerset County Complex, that goal has been realized.
It is one of the few ramped buildings downtown, among those which are restored and converted from residential. Ample parking is also available in the rear of the building, along with street parking (metered). Please click here for more information, maps and directions.
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Dr Mangel is also now performing consultation and testing at the Colts Neck office
of Neuropsychology & Counseling Associates.
- Dr Mangel has joined this multi-site group in Monmouth & Ocean Counties to provide Neuropsychological consultation and assessment, as well as individual Rehabilitation and adjustment Counseling; he will have office hours there on Wednesdays and most Mondays.
- Services in Colts Neck are scheduled and billed through Neuropsychology & Counseling Associates' offices in Brick. (Other offices are in Freehold and Manahawkin.)
- Please call 732 462 4544 or 732 840 5266. The website is: www.neuronj.com.
- FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE COLTS NECK OFFICE, click here.
Learn about traumatic and acquired brain injuries...
and how to connect with and learn from others in similar situations
and benefit from what other consumers and their loved ones know
The Brain injury Association of NJ hosts a series of seminars called
Brain Injury Basics
The Brain Injury Association of NJ presentations with basic information about brain injuries this Fall at locations around the state. Click the link below to learn about the seminar series:
http://www.bianj.org/brain-injury-basics
Be informed about the current challenges in obtaining funding for care and about the pending changes in health care access
Sources of information and help in dealing with insurance denials and delays:
LINKS TO INFORMATION SOURCES FOR HELP DEALING WITH INSURANCE FUNDING ISSUES:
The New Jersey Psychological Association has started a website, Speakyourmindnj.org, to inform the public about particular challenges when one wants to access psychological help, including some aspects of Neuropsychological care after a brain illness or injury.
Please click here to visit Speakyourmindnj.org, to watch videos and read about the current NJPA initiatives to help restore privacy and respect for our clients.
Please click here and fill out the NJPA's online form about your problem--they can be related to psychological or other health services. You can report it anonymously or with your name and contact information.
Brain exercises: are they useful??
There is some emerging research suggesting that active use of our thinking skills can have a positive impact on longevity and cognitive health. Here are some sites that have lots of things to try, both in terms of information and activities to limber up cognitively:
BRAINGLE: http://www.braingle.com/mind/index.php?id=25;r=0907
WORD OF THE DAY: http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/
NEUROBICS: http://www.neurobics.com/comments.html