Central Illinois Neuropsychological Services provides professional guidance to individuals to initiate a positive change in their lives. Dr. Beverly Matthews is a qualified clinical psychologist with a certificate in clinical neuropsychology who is dedicated to providing the proper insight and treatments to her patients, helping them live long, healthy lives.
Dr. Matthews is a lifelong Central Illinois resident. She is aware of the values and heritage of Central Illinois residents. This combined with a practice geared toward considering the social context of all behavior allows her to practice from an objective perspective. She has been a volunteer with a number of organizations in the Macon County area believing that social interest is an integral part of the person.
Contact
Dr. Beverly Matthews
Office: (217) 872-1003
Cell: (217) 825-9010
Cancellation Policy
Please be advised, if you are unable to keep your appointment with CINS, you MUST give 24 hours notice of your cancellation. Failure to give a 24 hour cancellation notice will result in a $50.00 fee.
Dr. Beverly Matthews PsyD is the owner and clinician at Central Illinois Neuropsychological Services in Decatur, Illinois. She practices from a neuropsychological perspective, incorporating the brain behavior relationship into each individual she evaluates and treats.
Dr. Matthews PsyD has experience in Rehabilitation Psychology having worked both inpatient and outpatient services. She is a graduate of Adler School of Professional Psychology, with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology. She received training at Saint Clare’s Hopital in Alton, IL, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, in the Memory and Aging Clinic, BroMenn Regional Medical Center, in Normal, IL, Christian County Counseling Center, and Lincolnland Community College. She is a former faculty member University of Illinois Psychology Department and Adler School of Professional Psychology. Certified Lay Minister, Supply Pastor, Macon UMC.
Education
- Certificate of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Professional Memberships
- Past Chairperson, Macon County Alliance for Behavioral Health & Maturity
- Macon County Elder Abuse Team (M Team) (former member)
- Starting Point Advisory Council
- IL Psychological Assoc. Health Care Reimbursement Committee (former member)(co-chair)
- Governor’s Committee for Development of policies and procedures to treat self-neglect in the elderly (former member)
- Department of Professional Regulation State Psychology Licensing Board
- Central Illinois Psychological Society(past president and co-chair)
- Illinois Psychological AssociationFormer 217/618 Area Representative.
- American Psychological Association
- Division 40 of APA
- Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office Task Force for Financial Fraud in the Elderly.
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Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging member 2022
Credentials/Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Leader in the Diabetes Self-Management Program
Honors and Awards
- Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 2000-2001
- Oustanding People in the 20th Century
- Who’s Who in American Women
- Psi Chi National Honor Society
- Dean’s List, Fall Semester, 1991-University of Illinois
Please refrain from using alcohol and any substance for at least 6 weeks prior to the testing date.
BCBS of Illinois Restrictions
If you are a BCBS of IL insurance participant, they are now limiting my services to 3 hours of testing only. Your appointment will involve a one hour interview and three hours of testing. After the appointment, I am allowed 3 hours at a reduced rate to score, interpret and write a report. You will have a one hour therapy appointment with me to interpret the results. Not all insurance companies are doing this at this time.
Testing Services
Testing services can begin at age 16 through the patients lifespan. Dr. Matthews does not normally allow family or caregivers to sit in and observe testing. Test security is at risk as well as the performance of the test taker. Family members are asked to not interfere or interrupt testing when the Do Not Disturb sign is present on the door. Interruptions may compromise the assessment process and results. Furthermore, the results may not reveal what the client or family is expecting. The process may reveal a similar problem or diagnosis or it may not.
- In-Home Visits for the Elderly
- Dementia
- Strokes/CVA
- Anxiety
- Competency Evaluations for Decision Making Capacity
- Referrals are accepted for individuals applying for disability.
- Psychotherapy by telephone Tuesdays, by appointment 9:00am-5:00pm
Psychotherapy Services
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Caregiver Consultations
- Complicated Grief
- Depression
- PTSD
- Chronic Illness
- Parenting
- Family/Caregiver Consultations
Note: Results of treatment may vary. Dr. Matthews does not prescribe psychotropic medications, and the referring physician has the final say on any surgical options or prescribed medications.
Additional Services
- Rehabilitation Consultations/Post Surgical
- A&E Behavioral Healthcare Consultation and Testing
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