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Hannah R. Rafel, MA.

Clinical Neuropsychology Doctoral Intern
She/her/hers

SPECIAL CLINICAL INTERESTS

Psychological/neuropsychological assessment
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Concussions and acquired brain injuries
Certain medical conditions
Anxiety disorders
Depressive and mood disorders

EDUCATION

Doctoral Training: Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School, Washington DC
Master’s Degree: Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School, Washington DC
Bachelor’s Degree: Neuroscience and Psychology, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA

Hannah is a doctoral intern providing assessment and therapy services at MiraCare. She is completing the final year of her doctoral program at The Chicago School in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology. Her training includes work with individuals across the lifespan in various settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and private practices. She is experienced in providing neuropsychological and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.

Hannah has a particular passion for conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents who have complex medical histories, as well as those with cognitive, attentional, socio-emotional, and developmental challenges. Her dedication to neuropsychology has shaped her therapeutic approach, which integrates evidence-based practice with empathy and warmth. She believes that it is crucial to consider people from a brain-behavior orientation, including both the whole brain and the whole body. She is committed to helping individuals build insight, develop strengths, and create meaningful change through both assessment and therapy.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys reading, listening to true crime podcasts, and playing with her cats, Midnight and Archer. She also teaches swim lessons and loves to swim.

additional information

  • Location: Palos Heights

  • Telehealth: No

PATIENT FOCUSED

By working together in one collaborative environment, patients and families benefit from a higher level of listening, bridging and sharing.

DEVOTED TO FAMILY

With a long history of caring for children and teens in an inclusive manner, family is rooted in the MiraCare continuum of care.