TMS Therapy, Spravato & Mental Health Care in Utah — Neurobehavioral Center for Growth

Dr. Cardinal is a licensed doctoral-level psychologist specializing in neuropsychology, school psychology, and autism spectrum disorder. She holds credentials as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) through the National Association of School Psychologists and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Florida Institute of Technology.

She earned her Doctorate in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Brigham Young University and completed a post-doctoral residency in pediatric neuropsychology at the Neuropsychology Center of Utah, where she continues collaborative case consultations. Early in her career, she served as a school counselor in the Salt Lake City School District and as a school psychologist in the Jordan and Davis School Districts.

In 2011, Dr. Cardinal founded the Neurobehavioral Center for Growth (NBCG) to provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and evidence-based treatment across the lifespan. Her clinical expertise spans ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Tourette syndrome, trichotillomania, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and dementia. Her ongoing research focuses on executive functioning interventions and technology-enhanced autism support in school settings.

Dr. Curtis earned her M.D. from the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in 2014, completed an Internal Medicine internship in Portland, Oregon, and pursued her psychiatry residency at the University of Utah, graduating in 2019. She achieved board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) that same year.

During residency, Dr. Curtis developed a clinical focus on trauma treatment and completed specialty electives in integrative medicine and global mental health. She has since obtained additional certifications in yoga therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy and research. She is also a Certified Sexual Assault Counselor and trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Prior to joining NBCG, Dr. Curtis served as Medical Director for two inpatient behavioral health units. In her current role, she provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management, with a focus on neurodiversity, integrative care, and evidence-based treatment for mood, anxiety, trauma, and psychotic disorders.

Dr. Evans earned her doctoral degree from the University of Northern Colorado and completed both her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her training spans hospital, school, and clinical outpatient settings, giving her a broad foundation in psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment.

In the hospital setting, Dr. Evans provided individual and group psychotherapy for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She has also delivered comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapeutic services to preschool, elementary, and junior high students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, and other mood-related conditions.

At NBCG, Dr. Evans specializes in psychological testing and evaluation for children, adolescents, and adults, helping patients and families gain clarity, access appropriate diagnoses, and connect with effective care. As Clinical Care Director, she oversees the quality and consistency of clinical services across the practice.