Dr. Velissaris recently relocated his practice from Michigan to Florida. Dr. V is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the diagnostic evaluation of neurological, psychological, and behavioral disorders with primary areas of expertise relating to ADHD, learning disability, dementia, concussion/TBI, epilepsy, and movement disorders.

Dr. V is also an Elite Performance Coach and his model has brought success to athletes at the youth, high school, NCAA, Olympic, and professional levels. For non-medical services, please click here to be redirected to The Focused Elite.

BEFORE FLORIDA

Dr. V was formerly the neuropsychologist and athletic performance counselor for the University of Michigan athletes where he served as the ADHD and learning disability expert with specialization in the underdiagnosis, overdiagnosis, and misdiagnosis of ADHD in highly motivated athletes.

During his time with the University of Michigan Athletic Department, Dr. V was one of the first neuropsychologists housed within athletics and was honored as the only licensed psychologist credentialed by the University of Michigan University Health Services (UHS). He also served as a critical employee during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Dr. V graduated from The University of Michigan. Additionally, he holds two master’s degrees in both clinical-behavioral psychology and clinical psychology, as well as a Ph.D. in clinical psychology with specialization in clinical neuropsychology.

Prior to working in athletics, Dr. V received graduate training under some of the best neuropsychologists in the country at world-renowned medical centers including: the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and NorthShore University Health Systems, as well as proudly serving those who served at various VA Medical Centers.

While on residency, Dr. V completed his intern year specializing in clinical neuropsychology under Dr. Jim Scott at the prestigious University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He completed one year of a post-doctoral fellowship through The Texas Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, and at the #2 ranked TIRR Memorial Hermann neuro-rehab center.

Dr. V has also served as a direct service provider for adults with autism and was involved with the NFL pilot study for concussion care improvements.

RESEARCH

Dr. V’s current work is primarily focused on clinical practice, but prior research earned him the Charles Matthews Award for outstanding research for his study on cognitive functioning in pediatric epilepsy with comorbid ADHD.

His dissertation study developed an assessment measure targeting the twice-exceptional (2e) population (exceptional intellectually, while also being exceptional due to a disability).

PERSONAL

Dr. V was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago. He is a former NCAA Division I athlete and letterwinner in wrestling at the University of Michigan. In Florida, he looks most forward to avoiding the cold and learning to kiteboard.

Dr. V has ADHD and was misdiagnosed until graduate school, inspiring his current work and expertise.