Cognitive Therapy

Neuropsychologists diagnose cognitive disorders, characterize their severity, and document changes over time using comprehensive standardized testing. Speech-language pathologists treat the cognitive-communication skills that show up in everyday function — attention, memory, organization, problem-solving, social communication — through targeted, hands-on therapy.

The two roles complement each other. Many of our Friendswood patients arrive with a recent neuropsychological evaluation, which helps us design a more focused therapy plan. Others come to us first, complete an evaluation here, and are referred for neuropsychological testing when a fuller diagnostic picture is needed. Either order works — we coordinate with neuropsychology, neurology, and rehab teams to make sure your care fits together.

Yes — cognitive therapy is a core part of post-concussion recovery when symptoms like brain fog, slowed processing, attention problems, memory lapses, or word-finding difficulty persist beyond expected recovery timelines. Many people improve quickly after a concussion but a meaningful subset experience ongoing cognitive-communication changes that respond well to structured therapy.

Our Friendswood speech-language pathologists evaluate the specific cognitive systems affected, build a graded therapy plan, and coordinate with your physician, neurologist, or sports medicine team. Treatment often integrates pacing strategies, return-to-work or return-to-school planning, and metacognitive tools so you can monitor your symptoms and protect recovery as you ramp activity back up.

Progress is measured against functional, real-life goals — not just test scores. At your evaluation, we identify the specific situations where cognitive-communication challenges show up: forgetting steps in a recipe, losing the thread of a meeting, missing medications, struggling to plan the week. Goals are written around those situations and re-measured at regular intervals.

Our Friendswood speech-language pathologists also use standardized cognitive-communication tasks and self-report measures to track underlying skills like attention, memory, and executive function. Patients and families see structured progress reviews so the direction of treatment stays clear, and the plan adjusts as you regain skills or face new demands.