Attention and Achievement Center : EEG Neurofeedback and Hypnotherapy Services for ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders, Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Sleep Disorders, CAPD and Learning Disabilities, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss, and Executive Success

Ali Hashemian is the President of American College of Behavioral Medicine and director of the Attention & Achievement Center. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and has completed the Hearing Conservation Certification program at Portland State University, as well as the Professional Program in Neuropsychological Assessment from the University of California at Berkeley. Additionally, he has received several hundred hours of continuing education and training in child and adolescent psychiatric disorders from Harvard Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliated teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. He has also completed a Mini-Fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. He has completed EEG Neurofeedback training as well as Advanced EEG Neurofeedback training for ADD/ADHD.

Dr. Hashemian is a member of the Harvard Medical School Post-Graduate Association, Department of Continuing Education, Society for Neuron Regulation, Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders, The American Occupational Therapy Association, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and The American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

Dr. Hashemian specializes in alternative and complimentary treatments of ADD/ADHD, Learning Disorders, and Cognitive Skills Deficits, and is not a licensed psychologist nor does he practice psychology.

Juliann Kauffman, Ed.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist ( PSY 17331)

Dr. Kauffman received her doctorate in Psychology at the University of San Francisco , with her focus being in Cognitive/Behavioral received her doctorate in Psychology at the University of San Francisco , with her focus being in Cognitive/Behavioral and Humanistic psychologies. In addition to the work Dr. Kauffman does with adults, couples, adolescents, and children addressing a variety of psychological issues, she is also the Clinical Director of the Maximum Potential Project, a comprehensive program that was developed to help both adolescents and adults overcome chronic patterns of underachievement. Dr. Kauffman's background includes 12 years in the field of psychology and 14 years as an educator, as well as extensive training in interventions aimed at developing self-esteem, creativity, and motivation, and diminishing cognitive, behavioral, and emotional patterns and beliefs related to underachievement.

Dr. Kauffman works with some of the Center's clients wishing to achieve their true potential in school, work, and life.

Carl Hirsch, O.D., FCOVD

Carl Hirsch, O.D., FCOVD is an Optometrist with 25 years of experience in Vision Therapy. He is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry, and attended the Residency Program in Visual Therapy at the State University of New York, School of Optometry.

He has extensive experience in treatment for Learning-related Vision Problems, including ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Reading, and Tracking Problems as well as Visual Rehabilitation for Special Populations, including Patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Whiplash, Developmental Delays, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, among others.

Dr. Hirsch has a general practice with a specialty in vision development/ vision therapy and is a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

Dr. Hirsch performs visual examinations and vision therapy for some of the center's clients.

Meyer Proler, M.D.

Meyer Proler, M.D. is a graduate of Baylor University, College of Medicine, and a board certified by American EEG Society Board of Qualifications as well as American Board of Electroencephalography with special competence in Quantified EEG.

He has been a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Baylor University for over 14 years. He has had numerous scientific papers on neurology published. Dr. Proler is a member of American Medical Association, American Academy of Clinical Neurophysiology and American Academy of Neurology among others.

Dr. Proler reviews EEG files for the center's clients.

Gregory Alter, Ph.D. (PSY7422)
Clinical Neuropsychologist

Greg Alter , Ph.D. is a licensed Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist and directs the Berkeley Biofeedback and Psychology Center. He brings over thirty years of experience in the use of biofeedback to enhance attention, performance and well-being.

In addition, Greg offers educational assessment and psychotherapy. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, and the National Register of Healthcare Providers in Psychology. Greg is a pioneer in the biofeedback field, integrating diverse approaches from both biofeedback and the psychology of health and well-being.

Dr. Alter provides clinical supervision at the center.

Sharon Bailey, Ph.D.

Sharon Bailey, Ph.D., holds a multi-subject teaching credential including preschool, grades 1-12, and adult classes from St. Mary's College. She has over twenty-five years experience teaching at-risk teens in Contra Costa County with specialization in reaching the students diagnosed with ADD/ADHD.

Her experience includes life skills education, anger management, violence prevention and conflict resolution. She was the coordinator of the Community of Caring Project for the juvenile court schools in Contra Costa County. She has been a facilitator of group counseling sessions and has been a speaker at the state Court School Educators Conference.

Elected as a mentor teacher for Contra Costa County, she has helped many teachers with classroom management through the introduction of specific behavior management strategies and individualized instruction. She holds a doctorate degree in education, with a specialization in psychology and counseling.

Dr. Bailey is director of educational services at the center.

Anne Jackson, Ph.D. (PSY 17785)

Anne Jackson, Ph.D. (PSY 17785) is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified professional life coach with over 20 years of experience in clinical evaluation, psychological testing, and psychotherapy with adults, families, adolescents and children. She completed her doctorate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a post-doctoral fellowship at Detroit Psychiatric Institute, where she was responsible for evaluations and psychotherapy with children and adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dr. Jackson has taught at the University of Michigan, has been a participant in continuing education courses in advanced psychopathology and advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, and has been a participant and presenter in continuing clinical case conferences and weekly supervision.

As an interdisciplinary team leader and a staff psychologist at several psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics for children and adults, Dr. Jackson was responsible for the coordination of treatment interventions for individual and group therapy, and offered parental guidance and coaching for adults and parents of child outpatients. Dr. Jackson has been a research team member at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, the University of Michigan Center for the Child and Family, and the San Francisco Psychoanalytic Institute.

Kimberly H. Rutka, M.S., CCC, SLP

Kimberly H. Rutka, M.S., CCC, SLP has been a speech-language pathologist since 1989. She specializes in language, cognitive processing and counseling. Before 1989, Kim worked as a special education teacher. She holds three California teaching certificates in Regular Education, Learning Handicapped and Severely Handicapped. She has extensive working experience with all ages and specializes in PDD, auditory processing and brain injured clients. Kim received her Masters of Science in Communication Disorders with a minor in Audiology from San Francisco State University . She has a California license in Speech-Language Pathology and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence. Kim is a member of the American Speech, Hearing & Language Association.

Description of Practice

Since no one single modality can be 100% successful every time, we have combined Neurotherapy with Hypnotherapy and nutritional counseling to maximize positive results. We offer Continuous Performance evaluations using TOVA, Connors and IVA, including medication dosage evaluations for medical professionals in the area. Since we do not bill insurance companies your confidentiality is assured and you or your child will not have ADD or other disability labels following you.

We utilize the latest and most advanced software and equipment in the United States, including those offered by EEG Spectrum as well as Multi-Trace-ProComp+.

Disclaimer: These practitioners are not employees, officers or contractors of the center in any way, shape or form, and the scope of their involvement is limited to being a provider for only the services listed and provided by them. Their inclusion in this section in no way implies their approval or endorsement of any of the activities or treatments or information presented or offered by the center or other professional listed here. Their presentation here is not intended to create a partnership, or an affiliation or to extend one's liability to others.

The information presented here is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the expert and professional advice of your physician, psychologist, or therapist. Always seek help from qualified professionals in the field of your interest. Our treatments are considered complimentary or alternative to traditional pharmacology and are not licensed or endorsed by the State of California, nor are we licensed healing arts practitioners by the State.

For additional information, call the
Attention & Achievement Center at 925-280-9100