Marina Wischnack, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist | Pre-Adoption Psychological Assessment
Dr. Marina Wischnack is a California-licensed psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations at Insight Neuropsychology. Her work focuses on understanding the relationship between cognitive functioning, emotional health, and behavior, helping individuals and families gain a clearer understanding of their strengths, difficulties, and treatment needs.
Dr. Wischnack conducts assessments to help clarify cognitive and psychological concerns and provide individualized recommendations for treatment, support, and everyday functioning. Her clinical background includes extensive experience working with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, substance use disorders, and complex psychological conditions.
In addition to her assessment work, Dr. Wischnack provides specialized pre-adoption psychological evaluations for prospective adoptive parents, including individuals and couples pursuing international adoption. These evaluations help address the psychological assessment requirements of adoption agencies and international adoption processes. She works with prospective parents to clarify the requirements of their particular adoption program and complete the necessary assessment and documentation.
Dr. Wischnack also has professional interests in clinical sport psychology, substance use treatment, and couples therapy. Her broad clinical background allows her to consider the interaction between psychological well-being, behavior, relationships, and cognitive functioning when developing assessment recommendations.
Education and Professional Background
Dr. Wischnack earned her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She completed her predoctoral internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and her postdoctoral residency at the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she received specialized experience treating individuals with chronic mental illness.
Before joining Insight Neuropsychology, Dr. Wischnack worked as a staff psychologist in the Substance Treatment and Recovery Services clinic at the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In this role, she worked with veterans experiencing substance use disorders and associated psychological difficulties.
Her experience in Veterans Affairs healthcare, psychological assessment, and behavioral health provides a broad clinical foundation for her work with individuals presenting with complex cognitive and emotional concerns.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Comprehensive psychological assessment
Neuropsychological assessment and cognitive functioning
Pre-adoption psychological evaluations for prospective parents
International adoption psychological assessment requirements
Substance use disorders and co-occurring psychological conditions
Clinical sport psychology
Couples and relationship concerns
Psychological adjustment and emotional functioning