Our Philosophy
Dr. Larissa Mead-Wescott
As the founder and director of North Shore Neuropsychology, Dr. Mead-Wescott provides private neuropsychological assessment services for individuals ages 16+ who have suffered a brain injury or any other neurological or medical condition affecting their cognition or behaviour. Both clinical and medicolegal evaluation services are available. The evaluation of individuals with concerns about memory or dementia is another focus, with such services being provided through the North Shore Memory Clinic. Dr. Mead-Wescott is also involved in training doctoral and post-doctoral psychology students.
Education, Training and Credentials
- B.Sc., Summa Cum Laude (Psychology), Central Michigan University 1990
- M.A. (Psychobiology and Clinical Neuropsychology), University of Western Ontario 1992
- Ph.D. (Clinical Neuropsychology), University of Western Ontario 1996
- Post-doctoral Fellowship (Clinical Neuropsychology), Medical College of Wisconsin 1998
- Licensed Psychologist, State of Maine (expired) 1998
- Diplomate, American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology 2001
- Post-doctoral Fellowship (Part-time; Pediatric Neuropsychology), Children’s Hospital Boston 2003
- Registered Psychologist (#1965), College of Psychologists of British Columbia 2011
January, 2013 – Present | Founder, North Shore Neuropsychology.
North Shore Neuropsychology provides private neuropsychological assessment services for individuals who have suffered a brain injury or any other neurological or medical condition affecting their cognition or behaviour. The evaluation of individuals with concerns about memory or dementia is also a major focus, with such services being provided through the North Shore Memory Clinic.
March, 2012 – December 2017 | Psychologist, Head Injury Assessment and Treatment Service, Lifemark Health Centre (Vancouver, BC).
Education and support for adults with traumatic brain injuries – primarily concussions – sustained on the job; group education sessions for clients and family members; coverage of Lifemark’s Concussion Clinic and Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment services.
March, 2012 – June, 2014 | Neuropsychologist, GF Strong Rehab Centre (Vancouver, BC)
Neuropsychological evaluations of clients with brain injuries and other neurological and developmental disorders, ages 14 through adult; concussion management; individual and family support and education; inpatient consultation.
May, 2011 – March, 2012 | Neuropsychologist, West Coast Psychological Services (Vancouver, BC)
Neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychovocational assessments of adult clients with a wide range of clinical conditions, primarily for purposes of vocational and post-secondary educational planning.
March, 2003 – April, 2011 | Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychology Service, P.A. (Bangor, Maine, USA)
Neuropsychological assessments of individuals ages 16-90+ with a wide range of neurological, medical, psychiatric, and developmental disorders. Developed and ran the region’s only Memory Disorders clinic. Served as a consultant to neurologists, psychiatrists, family doctors, attorneys, clinical psychologists, social workers, insurance companies, government agencies, and schools.
August, 2003 – April, 2011 | Consulting Neuropsychologist, Brewer Rehab and Living Center (Brewer, Maine, USA)
Weekly consultation to a nursing home / inpatient brain injury rehab unit, including neuropsychological and psychological assessments; supportive counselling; patient, family, and staff education; competency evaluations; and behaviour management consultation.
December, 1998 – April, 2011 | Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maine (Orono, Maine, USA)
Taught graduate level classes in Clinical Neuropsychology and served as practicum supervisor and thesis advisory committee member for several graduate students.
September, 1998 – February, 2003 | Neuropsychologist, Maine Center for Integrated Rehabilitation (Bangor, Maine, USA)
Provided neuropsychological assessments and aided in outpatient treatment planning for clients with traumatic brain injuries. Supervised a general neuropsychology assessment clinic for clients aged 16+ with a wide range of clinical conditions. Developed and ran the region’s only Concussion Clinic. Presented to numerous community agencies regarding brain injuries and concussions.
Dr. Karley-Dale Talbot
Karley-Dale Talbot, Ph.D., R. Psych. is a registered psychologist (CHPBC #2689) with advanced training in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology from the University of Victoria in 2020, completing her pre-doctoral residency at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and later completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at BC Children’s Hospital in 2022.
Dr. Talbot has worked in both public and private health settings and has extensive experience conducting comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational assessments, including assessments for Complex Developmental and Behavioural Conditions (CDBC), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD*). She works both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
At North Shore Neuropsychology, Dr. Talbot provides trauma-informed and culturally sensitive neuropsychological, psychological, and diagnostic ASD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults (approximately ages 4–55). Her assessments examine intellectual, language, attention, executive functioning, memory, visual-perceptual, fine motor, academic, behavioural, and emotional functioning. She has extensive experience assessing individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, and giftedness), developmental trauma, neurological disorders, and acquired or traumatic brain injuries. Her assessments support timely diagnosis and clarify strengths and challenges while translating complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for families, physicians, educators, and community care teams to guide home, school, work, and treatment planning.
Dr. Talbot previously worked as a part-time staff psychologist on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Sunny Hill Health Centre, where she monitored cognitive recovery following moderate to severe brain injury, supported and educated families, and completed discharge assessments to guide school and community transition planning. She also provided short-term therapy to patients and families adjusting to brain injury, intensive rehabilitation, and prolonged hospital stays.
She is passionate about helping individuals and families understand changes related to brain injury and other neurological or psychological conditions. Dr. Talbot takes time to explain assessment results in clear, accessible language and believes that understanding the “why” behind difficulties is a critical step toward effective support and growth.
In addition to assessment services, Dr. Talbot offers private therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. She supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, developmental trauma, adjustment to illness or injury, and functional neurological or somatic symptom disorders. Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. She also provides parent coaching and family therapy to strengthen relationships and support children’s emotional and behavioural wellbeing.
Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Talbot has an active background in research, teaching, and supervision. Her research has focused on prospective memory, executive functioning, and neurodevelopmental disorders, and she has published and presented her work internationally. She has supervised psychology trainees and provided consultation at hospital and regulatory levels. Dr. Talbot is committed to excellence in assessment and therapy, collaborative care, and supporting individuals and families as they navigate the cognitive, emotional, and psychological impacts of neurological and medical conditions.
*Currently offering ASD assessments for individuals over 6 years of age with basic verbal skills.