Dr. Vivian L. Begali, PsyD, LCP, FACPN-ABN
Diplomate, Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
Specializing in Medical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Psychotherapy across the Life Span.
Dr. Vivian L. Begali is a Neuropsychologist/Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology. She has over 25 years of experience in service to children, adolescents, and adults with medical, physical and emotional problems. Dr. Begali graduated from the APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program at James Madison University with a Doctor of Psychology degree (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology in 1996. Following graduation, she completed a two year post-doctoral fellowship (residency) in Clinical Neuropsychology in accordance with the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN) and American Psychological Association (APA) standards for practice as a Neuropsychologist. Before obtaining her doctoral degree, she completed her Bachelor’s (BS) and Master’s (MEd) Degree in Special Education at Slippery Rock University, Pennsylvania, and an Educational specialist Degree (EdS) in School Psychology at James Madison University.
Dr. Begali has specialized training and experience in Medical Psychology, Neuropsychology, and in the psychological treatment of medical and neurological disorders. She has advanced training in hypnotherapy and family/couples psychotherapy. She provides psychological treatment to individuals across the life span to include the older adult population as well as young children. When providing individual psychotherapy, Dr. Begali uses an integrated approach which draws from a combination of cognitive-behavioral, patient-centered, and solution-focused frameworks in order to meet the specific needs of the individual. She provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for diagnostic, vocational, disability, capacity/competency, and medico-legal purposes. She completed the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) training requirements required for Advanced Certification, Consultant, and uses hypnotherapy in the treatment of chronic pain conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia, spinal disorders, back pain, surgical injury), depression, anxiety, and habit control (e.g., smoking cessation, weight control), and neurological disorders.
Dr. Begali was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since establishing residence in Virginia in 1979, she has been on staff at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Charlottesville Public Schools, Cumberland Hospital, and Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital. She has published a range of professional articles, book chapters, and authored several books on acquired brain injury. She has been an invited speaker for local and national audiences. She provides clinical supervision to psychology graduate students and has taught courses at the university level on psychotherapy, assessment, counseling and general psychology.
Dr. Begali is a Past President of the Richmond Academy of Clinical Psychologists. She is a member of APA, INS, NAN, ASCH, ABCN, and VPA and serves on national, state and local psychological committees. She is the neuropsychologist for the local sports concussion network. Dr. Begali has been awarded Fellow status by the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. For additional information regarding available services and background you are invited to access www.drvivianbegali.com.
Dr. Begali offers day and evening appointments at Dominion Behavioral Healthcare’s newest location at Harbour Pointe (wheelchair accessible). For additional information call 804-639-1136.