Staff
David E. Nilsson, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Dr. Nilsson completed his training at the University of Utah, obtaining a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology in 1978. After teaching for one year at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Dr. Nilsson accepted a position at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving part of that time as Chief of Psychology. He also received faculty appointments in the College of Medicine (Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Psychology) at the University of Utah as part of that appointment. Since 1986, Dr. Nilsson has been in independent practice in Salt Lake City, Utah, consulting to multiple programs in Utah and Idaho (e.g., Idaho Children’s Health Program, Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Hospital, private and public schools). He completed the requirements of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology in 1994. Dr. Nilsson recently relocated his main office to Boise, Idaho, but retains an office in Salt Lake City. Dr. Nilsson is owner and Clinical Director of The NeuroDevelopment Resource Center.
Shanesha Legardy, Ph.D.
Upon completing a clinical internship at the Utah State Hospital from July 2010 to July 2011, she fulfilled the requirements for a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, California. During her studies, Dr. Legardy has provided psychological and neuropsychological services to children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings, including schools, residential treatment, inpatient/outpatient treatment, community centers, and private practice. Dr. Legardy is currently working to complete requirements for licensure and Board Certification, participating in research and specific applications of Clinical Neuropsychology, including neuropsychological assessment/consultation and treatment interventions, case management, and Neurofeedback. Dr. Legardy is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at The NeuroDevelopment Resource Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Cindy Nilsson, PT
Cindy received her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has 16 years of clinical experience working with individuals with neurological disorders and injuries. She provides direct Neurofeedback treatment intervention, in addition to supervising treatment provided by other clinicians. She received her initial Neurofeedback training with John Demos, completing advanced training with Siegfried and Sue Othmer at EEG Info. Cindy is the Clinic Director of The NeuroDevelopment Resource Center.
When not working, Cindy can be found either knitting or in the garden. She finds much peace and joy in participating in an organic gardening class through Peaceful Belly Farm. Her other favorite activity is SCUBA diving.
Stephanie Powell, M.A., LPC
Ms. Powell completed a Master’s Degree in Counseling at Boise State University, currently a fourth-year doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University. She received clinical training in psychological and neuropsychological assessment at the VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. In addition to her doctoral studies, Ms. Powell provides counseling and substance abuse intervention services for at-risk adolescents in the Meridian School District in Boise, and is an independent consultant for the Institute for the Study of Addiction at Boise State University. Ms. Powell is currently a neuropsychometrician at The NeuroDevelopment Resource Center – Boise, administering neuropsychological and psychological testing under the supervision of Dr. Nilsson.
Anna Zarazoga
Anna is the Officer Manager of The NeuroDevelopment Resource Center, keeping everything moving to facilitate the process of serving our patients and their families. She sees that everything comes together to keep The Neurodevelopment Resource Center running smoothly. Anna previously worked at A&R Case Management as a Service Coordinator for children with disabilities.
When not working, Anna enjoys volunteering for Ride for Joy, an equestrian therapy program for disabled children.
