About Dr. Diana Partovi
I’m Dr. Diana Partovi, founder of California Neuropsychology Services and a clinical neuropsychologist. I have 12+ years of providing services for individuals with ADHD, autism, neurodivergent learning styles and various neurological presentations. Many of my clients over the years have been incredibly bright and motivated but didn’t feel valued in a traditional corporate culture. This was often due to lack of knowledge (not lack of desire) regarding how a company can recognize and amplify individual learning styles and optimize employee well-being and performance. My mission with California Neuropsychology Services is to broaden the definition of diversity, help employers learn more about the benefits of a diverse workforce, and provide guidance on how to go about reaping the benefits of a more inclusive company and community.
I received much of my training at UC San Francisco, San Francisco VA Medical Center, and the VA Northern CA Health Care System. I am an Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley where I teach in the Psychology Graduate department.
I have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. I practice from a worldview that chronic systemic and institutional inequities often impact mood and cognition and must be considered when providing holistic treatment. Additionally, I choose measures and assessment techniques that minimize cultural bias.
Areas of Expertise
Neurocognitive Rehabilitation
(Interventions aimed at compensating for or improving brain function)Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADD/ADHD)Adult Autism
Movement Disorders
(Parkinson’s and Parkinsonism)
My Background
I started my Bay Area career working in tech. Through this experience I noticed that some employees, who had non-traditional learning styles, felt lost or overwhelmed when onboarding or learning new tasks. These individuals, despite often being very bright, were not moving as quickly as expected in their careers, or felt they had unique skills that were overlooked. In many cases, they didn’t fit leadership’s expectation of what a high-performing employee should look like.
My interest in individual learning styles led me to pursue a doctoral degree in neuropsychology, the study of brain-behavior relationships. I now work to help individuals and companies understand that people present with unique and varying learning and work styles and that there is a place for everyone. I am passionate about helping people learn more about their own brain function, and am an advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace.