Sage Neuropsychology Consultants

main phone: 708-434-1264

Sage Neuropsychology Consultants

main phone: 708-434-1264

About Us

Sage Neuropsychology Consultants is a group of independently licensed clinical neuropsychologists.

Clinical Neuropsychology is a sub-specialty of psychology that specializes in brain functioning and behavior.

A Clinical Neuropsychologist is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, usually through internship and fellowship.

The Neuropsychological Evaluation involves assessment of cognitive areas (e.g., memory, attention, executive functioning) sensitive to brain functioning.

Evaluation findings are presented in a report that identifies primary and contributing factors to cognitive changes and makes recommendations to guide treatment and improve functioning.

Erin K. Hill, Psy.D., ABPP-CN, Owner

Dr. Erin Hill is clinical neuropsychologist, board certified through the American Board of Professional Psychology. She has provided neuropsychological services through a variety of hospital based psychiatry and neurology departments and independent practices. She has experience working with diverse patient populations (neurological conditions, learning disabilities, psychiatric disorders, medical problems, dementia) ages 16 and older.

Prior to returning to the Chicago area, Dr. Hill managed a private neuropsychology practice in Brookline, MA. She served on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Neuropsychology Society. Dr. Hill held a position as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School where she supervised postdoctoral fellows and pursued her research endeavors. She earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University, completed her internship training in neuropsychology at Henry Ford Health Center, and her clinical neuropsychology fellowship training at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School.

Erica A. Hymen, Psy.D., PLLC, Independently Contracted Licensed Practitioner

Dr. Erica Hymen is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and maintains a registry role as a neuropsychologist at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. She specializes in conducting neuropsychological evaluations for patients experiencing neurodegeneration, traumatic brain injury, and various health or psychiatric conditions that may impact cognitive or functional status. Dr. Hymen believes in cultivating a warm and open collaboration with patients and their families; she engages each patient with a deep passion for understanding and explaining changes in cognition. Treatment plans include evidence-based interventions, manualized cognitive training techniques, and health-based practices for goals of strengthening of cognitive skills, building support networks, and improving functional independence and quality of life.

Dr. Hymen initially earned a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Rosalind Franklin University. She then opted to work as a therapist (LPC) and neuropsychology technician before and throughout her pursuit for a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Adler University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Samaritan Health Services in Oregon, with emphases in health psychology and neuropsychology. Upon graduation, Dr. Hymen completed a two-year fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Thomson Memory & Attention in the Chicagoland suburbs. Dr. Hymen was born and raised in the Chicagoland area, is a Peloton enthusiast, and enjoys cheering on the White Sox.

About Neuropsychology

Clinical Neuropsychology

Clinical Neuropsychology is a sub-specialty of psychology that specializes in brain functioning and behavior. A Clinical Neuropsychologist is a licensed clinical psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychology, usually through internship and fellowship.

The Neuropsychological Evaluation involves assessment of cognitive areas (e.g., memory, attention, executive functioning) sensitive to brain functioning. Evaluation findings are presented in a report that identifies primary and contributing factors to cognitive changes and makes recommendations to guide treatment and improve functioning.

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Neuropsychological evaluations focus on an individualized assessment of a person’s cognitive functioning in order to achieve the following goals:

Identify potential problems with brain functioning, characterizing cognitive strengths and weaknesses
Clarify differential diagnoses
Determine possible contributing factors to changes in cognitive abilities
Address the impact of cognitive difficulties in work, school, personal, and social environments
Measure changes in cognitive status over time
Develop personalized treatment recommendations

Referral issues might include:

Memory complaints
Neurological disorders (e.g., head trauma, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, dementia)
Cognitive dysfunction related to psychiatric issues (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse)
Cognitive dysfunction related to medical disorders (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders)
Adolescent and adult attention disorders
Learning disabilities
Work-related problems and disability evaluations
FAA evaluations (CogScreen-AE, HIMS)
Competency evaluations

Specialized Assessment

FAA/CogScreen-AE/HIMS

FAA required evaluations, including CogScreen-AE assessment per various disease protocols (e.g., SSRI, ADHD, Neurocognitive Disorder)
HIMS evaluations to meet FAA requirements

Educational Testing

FAA/CogScreen-AE/HIMS

Accommodation testing for academic settings, standardized testing (e.g., ACT, SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT), and Board Exams
Provide diagnostic clarity for various neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., learning disorder, ADHD)

Forensic Services

FAA/CogScreen-AE/HIMS

Forensic Services

Competency Evaluations

Assessment of financial capacity, testamentary capacity (level of mental capacity necessary to execute a valid will), and other important decision-making capabilities

Independent Neuropsychological Evaluations

Per the request of disability insurance companies or private attorneys

Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Driving Directions

Directions

The office is located about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago.

From downtown Chicago:

Head west on I-290, continue on I-88 W and follow signs and exit on I-294 S Tollway, exit 27B for US-34 W/Ogden Ave W, turn right on N Elm Street, continue to 911 N. Elm Street, parking is located south and west of the building.

From the north:

Take I-294 S Tollway, then exit 27B for US-34 W/Ogden Ave W, turn right on N Elm Street, continue to 911 N. Elm Street, parking is located south and west of the building. 2019

From the south:

Take I-294 N Tollway, exit 27B for US-34 W/Ogden Ave W, turn right on N Elm Street, continue to 911 N. Elm Street, parking is located south and west of the building.