OUR STORY

Southern California Neuropsychology Group (SCNPG) is the brainchild of Dr. Michelle Conover, an experienced clinical neuropsychologist who believes in the utility of comprehensive assessment in guiding the treatment of various disorders. Integrating the analysis of brain-behavior relationships into psychotherapy, SCNPG has since expanded to include other like-minded clinicians and psychometrists who are focused on providing the highest standards of ethical client care. 

SCNPG has served the community both young and old, dispensing a diverse set of outpatient services that center around cognitive, behavioral and emotional assessment. These services encompass the broad spectrum of human life, from achievement testing for school accommodations to neurocognitive assessment to determine the extent of acquired brain damage in forensic contexts. 

Meet Our Founder

Dr. Michelle Conover is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in clinical and forensic neuropsychology and the Founder and Owner of Southern California Neuropsychology Group. With more than 30 years of experience in clinical, forensic, and academic settings, she specializes in neuropsychological assessment, forensic evaluation, trauma-informed care, and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on helping individuals understand and recover from the cognitive, emotional, and relational impacts of trauma, including traumatic brain injury and complex psychological stressors.

Dr. Conover earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME). She completed advanced fellowships in both clinical and forensic neuropsychology, with specialized training at the UCLA Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Sports Concussion Institute. As a QME, she conducts comprehensive, objective evaluations for individuals with trauma-related injuries, integrating medical-legal standards with a nuanced understanding of brain–behavior relationships.

In addition to assessment and forensic consultation, Dr. Conover provides individual, couples, and family therapy, drawing from evidence-based and relationally informed approaches to support healing, resilience, and functional recovery. Her clinical work emphasizes clarity, practical insight, and compassionate care across the lifespan.

As Clinical Training Director at Southern California Neuropsychology Group, Dr. Conover is deeply committed to education and mentorship. She provides supervision and training for graduate students and early-career clinicians, and offers workshops on topics including executive functioning, trauma recovery, neuropsychological assessment, and professional development in clinical and forensic practice.

Dr. Conover is a sought-after speaker and active contributor to professional organizations within neuropsychology, psychology, and forensic practice. She also remains engaged in community and advocacy efforts related to trauma recovery and vulnerable populations.

Dr. Michelle Conover is an active contributor to elder abuse prevention efforts across Los Angeles as a licensed psychologist and member of the Local Elder Abuse Prevention Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team (LEAP-EMDT), where she conducts competency evaluations for older adults within a collaborative, multidisciplinary framework. She also serves as Chair of AJiiNT.AI, an intelligent, hands-free AI assistant designed to support individuals living with neurological conditions such as MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s disease. In addition, Dr. Conover is a board member of the Mental Health and Autism Insurance Project (MHAIP), an organization dedicated to helping families secure medically necessary, evidence-based treatment through health insurance so individuals with autism and other mental health conditions can reach their full potential.

Across all areas of her work, Dr. Conover brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed, and results-driven approach—helping clients, examinees, and trainees develop insight, build capacity, and move forward with confidence.