Montana Neuropsychological Associates has been providing neuropsychological services in Montana since 1993. Our clinicians have worked with individuals and families across the state to deliver comprehensive evaluations grounded in experience, expertise, and evidence-based practice.
With expanded specialization in head injury and complex neurological conditions added in 2014, our practice continues to grow in both depth and scope. Over the years, we have completed evaluations for thousands of patients and are proud to now serve a second generation of Montanans.
Our goal is to provide clear, meaningful insight into how the brain is functioning and offer practical recommendations that support learning, recovery, and long-term well-being.
Dr. Velin is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist and Senior Partner at Montana Neuropsychological Associates. He received his Ph.D. in 1989 from the University of Montana and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Research Service Award. He later served as research faculty at UCSD before returning to Montana, where he has provided clinical services since 1993.
Dr. Velin has over 30 years of experience assessing and managing neurocognitive conditions, including head injury, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, executive function deficits, and learning disabilities. He has a particular interest in the management of central nervous system disorders using non-pharmaceutical approaches such as neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback), as well as integrating comprehensive behavioral, biological, and environmental treatment strategies.
He holds two board certifications and remains active in both clinical practice and research. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a Principal Investigator for Boeson Research and has previously held leadership roles in research and intervention programs focused on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.
Outside of work, Dr. Velin enjoys fly-fishing, flying, running, and road cycling. He is married and has three grown children.
Dr. Pearce is a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with Montana Neuropsychological Associates. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2013 from Idaho State University and completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program in 2015.
She returned to Montana in 2015, initially working alongside Dr. Velin at Community Medical Center before transitioning with him into private practice at Montana Neuropsychological Associates in 2016.
Dr. Pearce has extensive experience evaluating a wide range of clinical presentations affecting the central nervous system, including sport-related concussion, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, learning disorders, dementia, and autism spectrum disorders. She has a particular interest in translational research, integrating insights from cognitive neuroscience to inform clinical assessment and treatment planning.
In addition to prior teaching, publication, and journal review experience, Dr. Pearce is committed to community outreach and has delivered numerous presentations to local organizations and community groups.
Outside of her professional work, she enjoys trail running, playing soccer, horseback riding, and spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs.
Dr. Koehl is a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist with Montana Neuropsychological Associates. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2016 from the University of Kentucky, including a predoctoral neuropsychology internship at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System.
She completed a two-year neuropsychology fellowship in the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, where she later joined as faculty. In 2022, she returned to Montana to serve the community in her home state.
Dr. Koehl has extensive experience evaluating neurological and medical conditions that impact cognitive functioning in adults, including neurodegenerative conditions and dementia, movement disorders, cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune conditions, developmental disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
She has particular expertise in evaluating neurocognitive symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease and in differential diagnosis of memory disorders and dementia. She has also received grant funding and authored peer-reviewed publications in the areas of traumatic brain injury, ADHD, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Koehl enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, traveling, and baking.
