Clinical Director

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Lynette Abrams-Silva is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and native New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque and licensed in both New Mexico and Illinois. Dr. Abrams-Silva provides comprehensive clinical and forensic neuropsychological evaluations for diverse conditions affecting adults. Her areas of particular interest include epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, complex medical conditions, and cultural issues in the field.

Dr. Abrams-Silva earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of New Mexico and completed her pre-doctoral internship and 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in Chicago, at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, respectively. Prior to her current work in private practice, Dr. Abrams-Silva held the position of Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, serving concurrently as Director of Assessment for the Parkland Hospital Psychology Service. She continues to pursue an interest in the mentorship and supervision of developing neuropsychologists through the UNM Psychology Department.