George Ledakis, Ph.D- Licensed Psychologist/Neuropsychologist/Principal Owner

Dr. Ledakis, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist and the founder and Director of Brandywine Neuropsychology Associates (BNA). Prior to starting Brandywine Neuropsychology Associates in 2013, Dr. Ledakis was the Director of Neuropsychological Services at Riddle Memorial Hospital with the Center for Neuroscience from 2002 through 2013 where he provided neuropsychological assessment services to adults with a primary focus in the assessment of memory, cognition, mood and the impact of such on behaviors and daily functioning in older adults. In particular, Dr. Ledakis has special interests in early diagnosis and treatment of dementia, other neurologic-based illnesses (including stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, ischemic vascular disease, seizure disorders), and the neuropsychological impact of chronic (and often co-occurring) systemic medical illness, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, heart disease, hyperlipidemia, kidney and liver disease. He also routinely works with individuals with chronic mood disorders and adults with ADHD.

Dr. Ledakis has spent his career working closely with primary medical care professionals, neurologists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists as part of the evaluation and care of his patients. In addition to providing services in the outpatient office setting, Dr. Ledakis (along with his colleagues at Brandywine Neuropsychology Services) provides neuropsychological consultation services “in situ” at several local Continued Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), Assisted Living / Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing facilities in PA. Dr. Ledakis also conducts forensic evaluations related to legal competency / legal decision-making capacity.

Dr. Ledakis received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with focus and specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology) from Drexel University in 2000. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center of Coatesville in 2000 and his post-doctoral training and Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 2002. Dr. Ledakis is licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware and is accepting new patients.

Meet our Neuropsychologists

Brandywine Neuropsychology Associates

Daniel Kennedy, Psy.D.- Licensed Psychologist/Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Dr. Kennedy, Psy.D. received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and he completed his post doctoral training and internship in clinical neuropsychology at the Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopment Health in New Jersey. Dr. Kennedy has specialized training in neuropsychological testing in both pediatric and young adult populations with a variety of presenting problems including ADHD, Learning Disorders including Dyslexia, Mild Cognitive Impairments related to concussions and seizure disorders, Mood Disorders (e.g. depression and bipolar disorder), Intellectual Disabilities, Anxiety Disorder, and Tic Disorders including Tourette's.

Additionally, Dr. Kennedy has expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Dr. Kennedy can also use the ADOS when required by a third party. Each neuropsychological evaluation includes a diagnosis, a summary of the individual’s strengths and weaknesses, and individually tailored treatment recommendations for both the school and home environments. Dr. Kennedy is currently licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and is accepting new patients.

Lastly, Dr. Kennedy has underwent specialized training in cognitive behavioral therapy and comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics in both pediatric and adult patients and he is a certified brain injury specialist.

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Kennedy holds adjunct faculty positions at both Rowan University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and provides supervision for doctorate level students and post doctorate residences seeking licensure. On a personal note Dr. Kennedy enjoys spending time with wife and his three children and playing and coaching basketball.

Michelle Payne, Psy.D., MBA-LicensedPsychologist/Neuropsychologist

Dr. Payne is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, and went on to achieve a dual MBA/Psy.D degree through the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widener University. During her graduate training, she focused on adult and pediatric neuropsychological and psychological assessment. She completed neuropsychological training at several local hospitals, including the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, Hahnemann Hospital, and Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital. She received post-graduate training at a local private practice, splitting her time between office evaluations and inpatient treatment at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

Following completion of her post-graduate internship, she has remained in private practice, working for several years at the Center for Neuroscience, again splitting her time between her outpatient practice and inpatient care at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Most recently, she has come to Brandywine Neuropsychology Associates, seeing clients for office evaluations and also traveling to several local continuing care retirement communities to offer evaluation to residents in their own homes.

Dr. Payne is trained as a true lifespan practitioner, and has extensive experience working with children, teens, adults, and geriatric patient populations. She works with individuals who are hoping to find out more information about diagnosis and treatment options for attention disorders such as ADHD, memory disorders such as dementia, and a variety of mood disorders and neurological and medical issues (epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, and recovery from stroke or TIA). Dr. Payne takes a holistic approach to the evaluation process, and focuses on the way that mood and cognition interact. She is also a trained therapist, working in the modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Research interests include the interaction effects of depression and anxiety on memory disorders.