Laura Hopper

Dr. Hopper earned her doctorate from California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego. Her current clinical work focuses mostly on neuropsychological assessment as well as psychotherapy. Her background ranges from inpatient and outpatient settings, providing both clinical and forensic services.

Dr. Hopper currently conducts assessments at San Diego Neuropsychology, working with patients of all ages to provide diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations, and to identify functional impairments from head injuries or illnesses. Previously she conducted assessments for retired professional football players related to the NFL Concussion lawsuit. In addition, she has provided assessment services for psychodiagnostic purposes in hospital, residential treatment, and educational settings. She has also maintained a private psychotherapy practice. While this has pared down over time, she continues to see a handful of patients, utilizing the Acceptance Commitment Therapy framework. She additionally serves as an expert witness for the Social Security Administration. Dr. Hopper has been teaching for several years, mostly for Alliant International University. She was a lecturer and adjunct faculty member of the California School of Forensic Studies for eight years, teaching several courses in their Psy.D. Clinical/Forensic Psychology program. She served as chair and committee member on a number of dissertations and was

the program’s representative for the Student Evaluation and Review Committee (SERC). She has been an adjunct faculty member of the California School of Professional Psychology since 2023, teaching in both Clinical Psychology Ph.D. and Psy.D programs.