Dr. Shannel H.K. Elhelou
Dr. Shannel Kassis Elhelou is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychological assessment and treatment for adults and older adults. She earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University and completed advanced training at the UCLA Longevity Center, Canandaigua VA Medical Center, and Providence Saint John’s Pacific Neuroscience Institute, including a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology.
Her clinical interests include neuropsychological assessment, dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions, stroke and traumatic brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, and psychotherapy with adults and older adults. She is particularly committed to supporting individuals and families as they navigate memory concerns, cognitive change, caregiving, grief, anxiety, depression, and aging-related transitions.
Dr. Elhelou provides evidence-based care that integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT-informed skills, and humanistic principles. Her approach is collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on translating complex findings into a clear plan that patients, families, and referring professionals can use.
Humanistic
Care is grounded in empathy, respect, cultural humility, and a nonjudgmental understanding of each person’s lived experience. Treatment emphasizes personal strengths, autonomy, and meaningful growth.