Mind And Brain Care

Mind And Brain Care Mind and Brain Care wants to empower individuals to live their life to the fullest. We are here to provide you with state-of-the art brain health.

We are specialized in evaluating brain functions (cognition, mood, somatization) related to head injuries, neurodegenerative processes (dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis), aging, development, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, trauma, and/or Psychiatric Illness. Our assessments can help determine eligibility for surgery (Bariatric, Spinal Stimulation, Deep Brain Stimulation), capacity (m

edical, legal, financial), occupational placement, vocational rehabilitation, and/or academic accommodations. We also provide forensic services to attorneys seeking help for their clients. If you would like to know how we can help you understand your condition, receive a treatment plan, or increase overall quality of life, please call us at 239-768-6500 today! Visit our services page for a more in-depth list of the evaluations and treatment options we offer. Services
Mind and Brain Care offers a comprehensive array of services to address brain functioning and mental health issues at multiple levels. We provide a wide range of evaluations and treatment options for ages 18 months and up. Patient care is customized according to individual needs, as well as, the referral question. Even if you have existing providers, our services are specially designed to compliment your current treatment plan with your existing provider team. The results of your evaluation can provide your team with the detailed neuropsychological information they need to assist them with targeted treatment planning. Our services include, but are certainly not limited to:

Neuropsychological Diagnosis (across full spectrum of neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, or medical disorders, incl. Dementia, ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s, Developmental Delays, etc.) Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment and Treatment
Pediatric Neuropsychology
Personality Assessments
Cognitive Assessments and Rehabilitation
Functional Capacity Evaluations/Situational Evaluations
Stress Management
Independent Medical Evaluations / Forensic Neuropsychology
Vocational Evaluations
Psychoeducational Assessments & Treatment Planning (incl. learning disabilities, giftedness, and educational accommodations for both grade school and college)
Pre-Surgery Clearances (Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Bariatric Surgery)
ADHD Treatment Services: Neurofeedback & our revolutionary ReBoot™ program
Parental Training
Therapy Services

We are Medicare providers and work with most major insurance companies. We offer deep discounts for self-pay and hardship cases. Due to the complexities and variety of coverage provided for mental health services, we provide insurance pre-verification and counseling on every case. We offer flexible schedules, including weekend hours based on need. We look forward to providing you with the highest quality of care to ensure you’re living the highest quality of life. To get started, you can call our office at 239-768-6500 or request an appointment via our online form and a staff member will contact you.

…a revolution in mental health care. Location
Mind and Brain Care has spared no detail in the creation of a comfortable and therapeutic environment for our patients and their family. Our facility looks and feels like a home, rather than a sterile-clinic atmosphere. Our friendly staff, trained in interacting with brain and mental disorders, make patient care top priority. Our stress-free environment quickly puts individuals at ease. Our space has been dedicated to individuals living with brain illness; hence, we proudly showcase a private collection of original art created by dementia patients. When you visit us, you will see the difference! As an attestation to our commitment to excellence, we are proud to share that Mind and Brain Care was honored as Southwest Florida’s 2010 new business of the year. The article can be found in Florida’s Small Business Development Center’s 2010 Newsletter (periodical). Dr. Lopez acknowledges the help she acquired from the SBDC to make Mind and Brain Care possible.

How do you know when someone is joking, upset, or needs support, even if they never say it?Your brain is constantly inte...
07/28/2026

How do you know when someone is joking, upset, or needs support, even if they never say it?

Your brain is constantly interpreting the people around you. This ability is called social cognition.

Social cognition allows us to understand emotions, recognize facial expressions, interpret tone of voice, infer another person’s intentions, and respond appropriately in social situations. It is essential for communication, relationships, empathy, and successful interactions at home, work, and in the community.

Think about someone who says, “I’m fine,” but avoids eye contact, speaks softly, and looks sad. Most people recognize that the words and the emotions don’t match. Your brain automatically combines facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and context to understand what the person is really communicating.

When social cognition is impaired, people may misread emotions, miss sarcasm or humor, struggle to understand another person’s perspective, or respond in ways that seem insensitive or inappropriate. These changes can affect relationships and everyday functioning.

Difficulties with social cognition may occur in autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, schizophrenia, and other neurological or psychiatric conditions.

Neuropsychological evaluation can assess social cognition as part of a comprehensive evaluation, helping identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting daily life.

Understanding people is one of your brain’s most remarkable abilities.

07/27/2026

🛑 Hitting the brakes! Did you know your brain has a built-in pause button?
It’s called Inhibition (or self-control), and it’s one of the most important Executive Functions we have. Without it, we’d be at the mercy of every single distraction and impulse that crosses our path.
A strong sense of inhibition is the secret to:
✅ Resisting the urge to procrastinate
✅ Thinking before speaking
✅ Tuning out background noise
✅ Staying focused on the task at hand
What is your biggest distraction right now? Let me know below! 👇
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🛑 Your brain has a pause button.It’s called inhibition, or inhibitory control, and it’s one of the brain’s most importan...
07/27/2026

🛑 Your brain has a pause button.

It’s called inhibition, or inhibitory control, and it’s one of the brain’s most important executive functions.

Inhibition allows you to stop yourself before acting. It helps you resist impulses, ignore distractions, stay focused on your goals, and think before you speak or make a decision.

We use inhibition every day, often without realizing it.

It helps you:
• Wait your turn instead of interrupting
• Ignore your phone while working
• Resist unhealthy temptations
• Stop yourself from saying something you’ll regret
• Stay focused despite distractions
• Follow rules and complete tasks

When inhibition is impaired, people may act before thinking, become easily distracted, interrupt others, have difficulty controlling emotions, or struggle to resist impulses.

Inhibitory control can be affected by ADHD, concussion, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, sleep deprivation, certain medications, and other neurological or medical conditions.

Like many cognitive skills, inhibition can be strengthened. Good sleep, regular physical activity, mindfulness, reducing distractions, and practicing delayed gratification all help support self-control and healthy brain function.

A strong brain isn’t one that reacts the fastest. It’s one that knows when to pause.

🧠 How flexible is your thinking?Cognitive flexibility is your brain’s ability to adapt when circumstances change. It hel...
07/26/2026

🧠 How flexible is your thinking?

Cognitive flexibility is your brain’s ability to adapt when circumstances change. It helps you shift between ideas, adjust your approach, and find new solutions when the first plan doesn’t work.

We use cognitive flexibility every day, often without realizing it. It’s what allows you to:
• Change plans when something unexpected happens
• Learn from mistakes
• See another person’s perspective
• Switch between different tasks
• Solve problems in new ways
• Adapt to new environments and routines

When cognitive flexibility is reduced, people may become stuck on one idea or strategy, have difficulty adjusting to change, or feel overwhelmed when routines are disrupted.

Cognitive flexibility can be affected by ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, concussion, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, depression, chronic stress, poor sleep, and other neurological or medical conditions.

The encouraging news is that this skill can be strengthened. Learning new skills, trying different strategies, playing strategy games, solving puzzles, exploring unfamiliar places, and simply challenging yourself to think differently all help keep your brain adaptable.

A flexible brain isn’t one that never struggles with change. It’s one that can adjust, learn, and move forward when life doesn’t go according to plan.

07/26/2026

Plan A didn’t work? Time for Plan B. 🔄🧠
Cognitive flexibility is your brain’s superpower. It’s what allows you to shift gears, adapt to unexpected roadblocks (literally and figuratively!), and find a new way forward without getting stuck in frustration. Like a muscle, the more you practice adapting to the little things, the stronger your mind gets for the big things.
How flexible is your thinking today? 💭👇
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📝 Working memory is one of the most important cognitive skills you use every single day.Think of it as your brain’s ment...
07/25/2026

📝 Working memory is one of the most important cognitive skills you use every single day.

Think of it as your brain’s mental sticky note. It temporarily holds information while you use it. Unlike long term memory, working memory isn’t about storing information forever. It’s about keeping information active just long enough to solve a problem, make a decision, or complete a task.

Working memory helps you:
• Follow multi step directions
• Do mental math
• Keep track of conversations
• Read and understand what you just read
• Remember a phone number long enough to dial it
• Plan your next step while completing the current one

Scientists often describe working memory as having two temporary “scratch pads.”

The phonological loop briefly holds spoken words and sounds, while the visuospatial sketchpad temporarily stores images and spatial information. Both are coordinated by the brain’s central executive, which decides what deserves your attention and how to use the information.

Working memory can be affected by ADHD, sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression, concussion, stroke, dementia, certain medications, and many other neurological or medical conditions.

The encouraging news is that working memory is something you can challenge throughout life. Learning a new language, playing strategy games, doing mental math, following recipes, practicing music, and staying physically active all help keep your brain engaged.

When someone says, “I know it, but I can’t hold onto it long enough to use it,” they are often describing a working memory problem.

07/25/2026

📝 How strong is your working memory?

Working memory is your brain’s ability to temporarily hold and use information. It’s what allows you to remember a phone number long enough to dial it, follow multi step directions, keep track of a conversation, or solve a problem without losing your place.

In this video, I’ll explain how working memory works, share simple activities that help keep it active, and give you a quick challenge to test yourself.

Remember, this is just a fun exercise. A single task cannot measure your cognitive abilities or diagnose a problem. Performance can be influenced by sleep, stress, anxiety, distractions, and many other factors.

If you find these challenges difficult, don’t get discouraged. Like many cognitive skills, working memory can often be strengthened through regular mental stimulation, physical exercise, quality sleep, learning new skills, and staying socially engaged.

Give the digit span challenge a try and let me know in the comments.

How many digits could you remember?

🎯 Attention is one of the brain’s most important cognitive functions, but it’s much more than simply “paying attention.”...
07/19/2026

🎯 Attention is one of the brain’s most important cognitive functions, but it’s much more than simply “paying attention.”

Attention allows you to focus on relevant information while filtering out distractions. It helps you stay on task, follow conversations, learn new information, and complete everyday activities.

When attention is impaired, you might:
• Lose your place while reading
• Miss parts of conversations
• Become easily distracted
• Have trouble finishing tasks

Many different conditions can affect attention, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, concussion, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases. Even certain medications can temporarily reduce your ability to focus.

Having attention difficulties does not automatically mean you have ADHD or dementia. Many medical, neurological, psychiatric, and lifestyle factors can affect attention, and identifying the underlying cause is the key to appropriate treatment.

Neuropsychological evaluation can help determine which aspects of attention are affected and why, providing valuable information to guide diagnosis and treatment.

🧠 Follow for evidence-based brain health and neuropsychology education.

07/18/2026

Does migraine damage your brain? 🧠

If you’ve ever worried that every migraine is causing permanent brain damage, you’re not alone.

Here’s what the science actually shows:

🧠 Migraine is a neurological disorder—not “just a headache.”

🔬 Some people with migraine have small white matter spots on MRI, but these findings usually do not mean brain damage, dementia, or disability.

💭 During a migraine, many people experience brain fog, slower thinking, difficulty finding words, and trouble concentrating. These symptoms are real—but they are typically temporary.

💙 The good news? Most people with episodic migraine return to their usual cognitive functioning between attacks.

The best way to protect your brain is to reduce migraine burden through evidence-based prevention:
✔️ Regular sleep
✔️ Consistent meals and hydration
✔️ Exercise
✔️ Stress management
✔️ Behavioral therapies (such as CBT, biofeedback, and relaxation training)
✔️ Preventive medications when appropriate

Current research does not support the idea that typical migraine progressively destroys the brain. Treat migraine because it affects your quality of life—not because you should live in fear of permanent brain injury.

❤️ Save this post to revisit the next time migraine makes you worry, and share it with someone who needs reassurance.

07/17/2026

Could something as simple as writing in a notebook help keep your brain healthier?

Research suggests that people who regularly engage in writing activities—such as journaling or writing letters—have a lower risk of developing dementia over time. One large study of more than 10,000 older adults found that participation in literacy activities, including writing, was associated with an 11% lower risk of dementia over a decade.

Why? Handwriting is a surprisingly demanding cognitive task. It activates networks involved in memory, attention, language, planning, visual processing, and fine motor control. EEG studies have also shown that handwriting creates more widespread brain connectivity than typing.

That doesn’t prove handwriting prevents dementia. Most of the evidence is observational, meaning we can’t say handwriting alone is the reason for the lower risk. But it is a simple, low-cost habit that engages many parts of the brain and fits well within a brain-healthy lifestyle.

Today’s challenge: Write by hand for 10 minutes. Journal, make a gratitude list, write a letter, or simply plan tomorrow.

Small habits practiced consistently can make a meaningful difference.



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* Wu Z, et al. JAMA Network Open. 2023.
* Powell A, et al. The Lancet Neurology. 2026.
* Van der Weel FRR & Van der Meer ALH. Frontiers in Psychology. 2023.
* Hajikarim-Hamedani A, et al. Frontiers in Neurology. 2025.

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