At a Glance
- Specialty: Neuropsychological assessment and psychoeducational evaluations
- Populations served: School-age children, adolescents, college students, and adults
- Additional services: Adult ADHD evaluations
- Training highlight: Cognitive Neuroscience work at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Additional offering: Cogmed Working Memory Training
Education and Training
Dr. Granetz earned her doctorate in Psychology from George Mason University and completed advanced training in neuropsychological assessment.
During her training, she worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Cognitive Neuroscience Section, administering neuropsychological tests and conducting clinical research. During her clinical internship, she trained at the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where she conducted neuropsychological assessments with wounded soldiers.
She completed a two-year post-doctoral training experience focused on assessment and treatment of neurologically based challenges, and she has continued to pursue training through professional organizations and seminars.
Clinical Experience
Before starting her own practice, Dr. Granetz worked at Child and Family Development in Charlotte for five years. Prior to that, she worked in a pediatric group practice in Northern Virginia for ten years, where she helped establish the Family Compass Attention and Learning Challenges Clinic, a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and treatment clinic for children and adolescents.
She has also published research related to the neuropsychological effects of brain injury and learning disorders.
Areas of Focus
Dr. Granetz has particular experience working with children and adolescents with concerns related to:
- Learning disabilities
- Attention disorders
- Head injury
- Tic disorders
- Epilepsy
- Emotional challenges
Services Offered
Neuropsychological evaluations and psychoeducational evaluations
Dr. Granetz provides neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations designed to give families a clearer picture of a child’s strengths and areas that may need support. At Alderwood, our assessment process is designed to be thorough, individualized, and parent-centered—so recommendations feel practical and understandable for home and school planning.
Adult ADHD Evaluations
Dr. Granetz provides adult ADHD evaluations to help identify the cause of attention and executive functioning challenges. The evaluation process is designed to provide clarity and practical recommendations that support work, school, and everyday life.
Cogmed Working Memory Training
Dr. Granetz offers Cogmed Working Memory Training, a structured computer-based program intended to support working memory skills for children who have attention-related challenges.
A Caring Next Step
If you’re looking for clearer answers about how your child learns, pays attention, or manages day-to-day demands, a neuropsych evaluation can help you better understand their strengths and needs. Request an appointment to talk with our team about next steps for your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are neuropsychological evaluations?
Neuropsychological evaluations are comprehensive assessments that look at how a child learns, thinks, and functions day-to-day, often including areas like attention, memory, language, executive functioning, academics, and emotional/behavioral functioning. The goal is to help families understand patterns of strengths and challenges and to guide next-step recommendations.
How is a neuropsychological evaluation different from a psychoeducational evaluation?
Both can help clarify learning needs. A psychoeducational evaluation often focuses more directly on academic skills and school-related learning. A neuropsychological evaluation typically includes a broader look at brain-based skills that can impact learning and functioning (like attention, memory, and executive functioning), depending on the child’s needs.
What ages does Dr. Joy Granetz work with?
Dr. Granetz provides evaluation services for children and adolescents.
What concerns bring families in for an evaluation?
Families often reach out when they’re seeing ongoing learning struggles, attention concerns, or day-to-day challenges and want a clearer understanding of what’s driving the difficulty and what supports may help.
Do you only evaluate for one specific diagnosis (like ADHD)?
Dr. Granetz provides a comprehensive assessment. Rather than focusing on a single label, the evaluation process is designed to understand the whole child and the factors that may be contributing to current concerns.
