• Phone: (408) 255-6872

• Fax: (408) 446-3257
  
  
• Office: 19040 Cox Ave, Ste 5
  Saratoga, CA 95070
  
  
• Office Hours: Office hours are usually Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturday
  
  
• Email: alice.ruzicka@gmail.com

Practice Profile:

Dr. Ruzicka  is a clinical neuropsychologist who consults with parents, families, physicians, schools, and individuals in order to help answer questions that have been raised about an individual's functioning with regard to school performance, learning, behavior, social skills, developmental disorders, need for services and treatment, and/or appropriate accommodations for tests or for other needs in school or the workplace.

The neuropsychological assessment that she conducts is multidimensional.  In order to determine how to assist a client she begins by interviewing the client and taking a complete history, including gathering information from others who know the client well and, when working with a school child, sometimes observing the student in the classroom.  Then she conducts a thorough assessment of abilities using a variety of neuropsychological and educational tests to identify the client's areas of strength and weakness, using the results to understand the individual's needs and properly diagnose any learning disabilities or other impairments.  She then creates a treatment plan tailored to the individual's specific needs.  Such treatment might include cognitive rehabilitation, behavior management, psychotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or assistance by a learning specialist.  Finally, she prepare a written report and discusses all findings and recommendations with the client.

Dr. Ruzicka also provides psychotherapy for individuals who have personal concerns or who have addictions as she has held credentials as a certified alcohol and drug counselor with CAADAC and NAADAC.

For more information on Dr. Ruzicka's Licensure, Education, Training, Areas of Expertise, and Theoretical Orientation, visit the National Register Online Searchable Database.

Credentials/Memberships:

• Diplomate, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology
  
• Licensed Educational Psychologist
• Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist
• Past president of Santa Clara County School Psychological Association and Saratoga Teachers Association
• Youth Mentor's Hall of Fame
• Outstanding School Psychologist, 1991, California Association of School Psychologists
• CASP Teacher of the Year
• Santa Clara County Invited guest lecturer, Beijing University
• Consultant to mental health staff in India
• American Psychological Association
• National Academy of Neuropsychology
• California Psychological Association
• Santa Clara County Psychological Association
• International Neuropsychology Society
• National Association School Psychologists
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Health Care Plan Participation:

She does not accept insurance payment, but can give you a bill for you to give to your insurance carrier.

Preferred Method of Client Contact:

• phone or e-mail