Dr. Saible is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with the American Academy of Professional Psychology.  She has worked with varying adult populations in both hospital and outpatient settings providing neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. She obtained her Clinical Psychology doctorate from Saint John’s University in New York in 2012. She completed her graduate training in neuropsychology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and NYU Medical Center, her neuropsychology internship at Dartmouth Medical Center, and her neuropsychology fellowship at Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Saible has been working in private practice for the last 10 years.

Dr. Saible works with adults who have neurological, medical, or neurodevelopmental disorders by helping to identify their limitations and providing recommendations for interventions that will improve and maintain a healthy quality of life. She often works with older adults who are concerned about a possible decline in functioning by determining if the person is showing a cognitive and emotional profile that is consistent with a dementia process or if there is some other causal factor (e.g., depression) that can mimic the signs of dementia.

Dr. Saible also performs CMEs and IMEs in personal injury lawsuits. She has given expert testimony related these cases.

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Saible and her husband moved to Saint Petersburg FL in 2014 to enjoy the sunshine and sand. Since then, their family has grown by two children and three Labrador Retrievers.

BOARD CERTIFIED CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST

Our psychology practice in Saint Petersburg, FL has both adult and pediatric board-certified clinical neuropsychologists. It is a distinctive feature of our practice to offer the expertise of board clinical neuropsychologists since there are not many board certified neuropsychologists in private practice, but primarily in academic medical centers and hospitals.  While board certification is not required to practice neuropsychology, Saible Neuropsychology prioritizes the highest standards of care and professionalism to ensure you or your loved one’s overall wellbeing.  Within our practice, Dr. Shivani Saible and Dr. Scott Porter are both board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN).

What Does Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology mean?

Board certification in clinical neuropsychology signifies the highest level of professional achievement and expertise within the field. Clinical neuropsychologists who attain this distinction have undergone rigorous training, education, and evaluation to meet the stringent standards set by professional boards. This certification is a testament to their advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical practices in the assessment and treatment of neurological and psychological conditions. It ensures that the clinician has demonstrated mastery in areas such as cognitive and emotional functioning, brain-behavior relationships, and the application of neuropsychological principles to diverse clinical populations. Choosing a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist ensures that you are receiving care from a practitioner with the highest level of competence and commitment to excellence in neuropsychological practice.