Brain Builders
Neurotherapy
Dr. Nina Nehring
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Dr. Nina Nehring is a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and owner of Brain Builders Neurotherapy – Walnut Creek. She obtained her Doctoral Degree in Psychology from John. F. Kennedy University. She completed her APA-accredited internship at the Spokane/Walla Walla VA Medical Center with focus in Neuropsychology. At the Spokane VAMC, she worked with veterans suffering from a wide variety of medical and/or psychiatric conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, cerebral vascular events, tumors, movement disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, PTSD, and other complex medical conditions. Additional experience includes the State of California Department of Rehabilitation, where she gained extensive training and experience administering and scoring cognitive, intellectual, academic, and career assessments for a diverse population of individuals with physical, psychological, and cognitive disabilities and the Neuropsychology Department at Highland Hospital in Oakland where the primary aspect of her work was the integration of quantitative and qualitative data to inform diagnoses, treatment, and prognosis of individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds suffering from a myriad of conditions (i.e. TBI, epilepsy, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease). Dr. Nehring completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Optimal Minds Neuropsychology where she evaluated and treated adults and children with various types of nervous system disorders, learning disorders, and sensory processing disorders. Dr. Nehring joined Brain Builders Neurotherapy in 2017 and with that, embarked in an intensive and specialized training to develop her knowledge and expertise in neurofeedback. Since then, she has been working diligently in the implementation of this highly regarded intervention on adults and children and her extensive knowledge of brain anatomy and brain-behavior relationship aids her in tailoring neurofeedback treatment to the unique needs of her patients.
Petey the Office Dog
Petey is our resident office dog. He loves greeting patients at the door asking for pets. He especially loves playing with kids so they feel less nervous. But he is always available for a cuddle and a pet for anyone who needs a little support. Our patients love Petey!
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Bryanna Kaufmann
I’m Bryanna Skye Kaufmann, a clinical psychology doctoral student at The Wright Institute whose curiosity about how our brains, histories, and environments shape our lives is what inspires my work in neuropsychology, where I hope to offer clarity, language, and direction to those who have felt misunderstood. As I grow clinically, one of my future goals is to specialize as a neuropsychologist who supports girls, young women, and gender-expansive individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD. Their struggles are frequently overlooked, misdiagnosed, or minimized, and I hope to help conduct assessments (maybe one day develop new ones) that feel validating, culturally attuned, and grounded in the real challenges they face, not just the ones that show up on paper. Outside of studying and clinical work, I try to stay connected to the things that bring me back to myself and make me happy. Most evenings or weekends, you can find me outside; usually on a trail, horseback riding, looking at the stars, and remembering that life is bigger than deadlines and diagnoses.
Dr. Leslie Pabingwit
Dr. Leslie Pabingwit is a full-time Clinical Psychologist at Napa State Hospital and a part-time registered psychological associate at Brain Builders Neurotherapy. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from JFK at National University and completed her APA-accredited doctoral internship at the Ohio Psychology Internship, a Forensic Consortium. During her internship, Dr. Pabingwit provided therapy in areas such as Sex Offender Specific treatment, Anger Management, Drug and Alcohol Recovery, and competency restoration both individual and group therapy settings for those mandated for treatment. She also offered brief therapy and crisis interventions at a community-based correctional facility in Akron, Ohio and has experience working with developmental disabilities and providing Statement-of-Expert Evaluations pertaining to psychological treatment and continued guardianship.
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At Brain Builders Neurotherapy, she offers individual therapy for both adolescents and adults, and serves as a secondary supervisor for doctoral practicum students, giving clinical guidance and reviewing their written psychological reports.
Tiffany Ngan
Tiffany is a doctoral student at the Wright Institute currently completing a supplemental practicum at Brain Builders Neurotherapy. She has always been interested in how to effectively apply knowledge about cognitive neuroscience towards patients’ well-being on a more personal, collaborative level, and looks forward to integrating what she’s learned from behavioral and relational perspectives to provide high quality care. Tiffany is also passionate about incorporating comprehensive, culturally informed testing procedures, especially to minority populations for whom neuropsychological testing has been difficult to access. In the future, she hopes to work in an integrated healthcare setting helping people curate a more validating and holistic understanding of how their neurobiology may relate to their day-to-day struggles and offering attuned, patient-centered recommendations for conditions better understood through neuropsychological assessment (e.g. memory concerns, TBI, substance-induced brain injury, neurodevelopmental disorders). Outside of clinical work, Tiffany enjoys exploring the city, trying new recipes, and appreciating good interior design.
Nicole Wahbeh
I am Nicole Wahbeh, a clinical psychology doctoral student at The Wright Institute, deeply interested in how our brains guide decision-making and shape the ways people’s lives unfold. This curiosity has led me to neuropsychology, where I hope to understand the processes behind choices and behavior, and explore why people’s experiences and life paths can look so different from one another.
As I build my clinical skills, I aim to specialize as a neuropsychologist supporting young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. These individuals are often overlooked, and many don’t have consistent guidance or support during some of the most important and transformative years of their lives. I hope to be someone who helps bring clarity to their experiences and provides support in ways that feel meaningful and accessible. Giving back to the community that helped me get to where I am today is central to my values, and I strive to do that by advocating for those who may not always feel seen or heard.
Beyond my academic and clinical responsibilities, I prioritize staying connected to my body and emotions through movement and time outdoors. I enjoy walking outside, taking in green spaces and orange sunsets, and using these moments to reset and reflect. Soccer has always been an important outlet for me, helping me clear my mind and reconnect with myself. These practices help keep me grounded and remind me why this work matters to me.