Joseph J. Sesta, Ph.D., M.P.
Suncoast Neuropsychology, LLC
Tampa Bay, FL
813-293-9423 (cell)

The Psychology Clinic
2000 Southwood Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
337-474-2682 (Office)
337-474-4601 (Fax)
NeuroDrPhD@aol.com

Education & Clinical Training:

• College: Stetson University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology (cum laude).
• Doctoral: Drexel University, Master of Science & Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Postdoctoral: Nova Southeastern University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology
• Internship: Florida State Hospital, Forensic Service (APA-accredited)
• Residency: Florida State Hospital, Forensic Service
• Residency: Health South Rehabilitation Hospital, Brain Injury Unit, Montgomery, AL
• Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Neurology

Licensure & Board Certification:

• Licensed Psychologist (FL Board of Psychology)
• Licensed Medical Psychologist (LA State Board of Medicine)
• Board Certified in Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
• Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology, American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Board Certified in Medical Psychology, American Board of Medical Psychology
• Added Qualifications in Forensic Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
• Controlled Dangerous Substances License (LA)

Additional Certifications & Qualifications:

• Certificate of Professional Qualification, Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
• National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
• DEA Registered

Practice Profile:

• Dr. Sesta is the Managing Partner of Suncoast Neuropsychology LLC, a specialty practice in Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychopharmacology focusing on adult and pediatric neurological disease and traumatic brain injury.
  
  
• Clinical services provided include: state of the art neuropsychological assessment & diagnosis, psychological assessment, dementia screening and comprehensive assessment, intellectual assessment, AD/HD screening, symptom validity testing and psychopharmacology consultation.
  
  
• Forensic services include: neuropsychological IME, criminal forensic psychological assessment of trial competency, mental state at time of offense (sanity), mitigation, death penalty appeals, sexually violent predator (SVP) evaluations, and experienced expert witness testimony (130+ trials) in 14 judicial circuits statewide (FL).
  
  
• Dr. Sesta is currently under contract with the The Psychology Clinic of Lake Charles as a Medical Psychologist where he provides neuropsychological & psychological assessment, diagnosis and pharmacotherapy for adolescents, adults and geriatric populations presenting with various mental and neurobehavioral disorders such as: depression, anxiety, AD/HD, dementia, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
  
  
• Dr. Sesta is also on medical staff at Women & Children's Hospital in Lake Charles, a CAMPUS OF THE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF ACADIANA, WHERE HE HAS PRIVILEGES IN MEDICINE.
  

Professional Memberships:

• Fellow, American College of Professional Neuropsychology
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology
• Fellow, Academy of Medical Psychology
• National Academy of Neuropsychology
• International Neuropsychological Society

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