Dr. Carolyn Karr practices Clinical Neuropsychology at the Rowe Neurology Institute, conducting neuropsychological evaluations for a variety of precipitating issues, including dementia, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, head injuries, seizure activity and stroke/TIA. Dr. Karr also evaluates children, adolescents, and young adults for neuropsychological effects of ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental disorders. She has conducted research related to neuropsychological deficits associated with trauma and substance abuse, and current research interests include cognitive fatigue, mild cognitive impairment, self-efficacy as a tool in rehabilitative outcomes, and the role of anxiety in sleep disorders.
Dr. Karr earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at Iowa State University. During her years in training, she completed her pre-doctoral internship in Clinical Psychology at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, with an emphasis in Clinical Neuropsychology. She has also completed post-doctoral residencies in Rural Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology. Dr. Karr has worked in hospital, community mental health, private practice, substance abuse program, forensic, and university settings in the past.