Certified Pediatric Neuropsychologists In Louisiana Return to State AAPdN Directory
Provider:
Joseph J. Sesta, Ph.D., M.P.
Suncoast Neuropsychology,
LLC
813-293-9423 (cell)
Jefferson Neurobehavioral
Group
6555 Perkins Rd, Suite 500
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
joseph.j.sesta.ctr@us.army.mil
(580) 442-4832/4833/4321
Biography:
Education &
Clinical Training:
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College: Stetson
University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology (cum laude).
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Doctoral: Drexel
University, Master of Science & Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology
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Postdoctoral: Nova
Southeastern University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology
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Internship: Florida
State Hospital, Forensic Service (APA-accredited)
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Residency: Florida
State Hospital, Forensic Service
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Residency: Health
South Rehabilitation Hospital, Brain Injury Unit, Montgomery, AL
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Fellowship:
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Neurology
Licensure & Board Certification:
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Licensed Psychologist (FL Board of Psychology)
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Licensed Medical Psychologist (LA State Board of Medicine)
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Board Certified in Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional
Neuropsychology
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Board Certified in Pediatric Neuropsychology, American Board of
Pediatric Neuropsychology
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Board Certified in Medical Psychology, American Board of Medical
Psychology
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Added Qualifications in Forensic Neuropsychology, American Board of
Professional Neuropsychology
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Controlled Dangerous Substances License (LA)
Additional Certifications & Qualifications:
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Certificate of Professional Qualification, Association of State and Provincial
Psychology Boards
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National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
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DEA Registered
Practice Profile:
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Dr. Sesta is the Managing Partner of Suncoast
Neuropsychology LLC, a specialty practice in Clinical & Forensic
Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychopharmacology focusing on adult and pediatric
neurological disease and traumatic brain injury.
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Clinical services provided include: state of the art neuropsychological
assessment & diagnosis, psychological assessment, dementia screening and
comprehensive assessment, intellectual assessment, AD/HD screening, symptom
validity testing and psychopharmacology consultation.
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Forensic services include: neuropsychological IME, criminal forensic
psychological assessment of trial competency, mental state at time of offense
(sanity), mitigation, death penalty appeals, sexually violent predator (SVP)
evaluations, and experienced expert witness testimony (130+ trials) in 14
judicial circuits statewide (FL).
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Dr. Sesta is currently a civilian contractor
with the Department of Defense, working at Reynolds Army Community Hospital
(RACH), Department of Behavioral Health in Fort Sill, OK, where he holds
medical staff privileges in Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology &
Psychopharmacology with prescriptive authority. Dr. Sesta
divides his time between the Community Behavioral Health Service (CBHS) and
RACH.
Professional Memberships:
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Fellow, American College of Professional Neuropsychology
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Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology
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Fellow, Academy of Medical Psychology
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National Academy of Neuropsychology
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International Neuropsychological Society