Improving Cognitive Function & Well-Being (ADHD, Long COVID & Post-Concussive Syndrome)

Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) & Ketamine-Assisted CRT (CRT-K)

 

A structured, short-term treatment designed to optimize cognitive functioning and emotional well-being.

Neurocognitive difficulties can arise from conditions like ADHD, post-infection (e.g., long COVID or Lyme Disease), post-concussive syndromes, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, cerebrovascular conditions, and medication-related effects (e.g., chemotherapy). These challenges often impact work, school performance, and self-esteem, creating a cycle of poor mood and worsening cognitive function.

At Acheron, we break this cycle through Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) - a structured, evidence-based approach that enhances cognitive skills and emotional resilience.

 

Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT)

Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) targets areas of cognitive dysfunction through teaching strategies to support strengths and compensate for areas of cognitive weaknesses.

Ketamine-Assisted Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT-K)

A powerful integration of cognitive remediation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and ketamine’s neuroplastic effects to accelerate and enhance insight, creativity, and clarity of thinking.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Meet Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman: Expert in Cognitive Remediation

 

Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman is a board-certified neuropsychologist and former Clinical Associate Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in cognitive remediation and executive function training. As the Clinical Director of Acheron’s Neurocognitive Treatment, she helps individuals regain focus, memory, and mental clarity through Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) and CRT-K, using a strength-based, integrative approach to optimize cognitive function and daily performance.

 
 

    • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Targets self-messaging that contributes to a negative sense of self, depression, and anxiety as well as behaviors that are not conductive to optimal functioning.

    • Personalized Goals: CRT integrates CBT to improve focus, memory, and problem-solving while building awareness and resilience.

    • 9-Session Program: Includes a 1-hour intake session followed by integrated exercises to enhance attentional control, strategic problem-solving, self-efficiency, and self-awareness, promoting cognitive resilience.

    • End Goal: Develop an empowered sense of self by recognizing natural cognitive strengths and develop strategic tools to optimize cognitive functioning in daily life.

    CRT also supports those seeking non-medication-based cognitive enhancement, including individuals exploring stimulant reduction for ADHD. While an ADHD diagnosis has been associated with health risks, many individuals also consider reducing or stopping stimulant use due to supply shortages, dependency concerns, and potential side effects, such as mood changes or cardiovascular risks. Having a non-pharmacological option for managing attentional difficulties can be a valuable alternative.

    • Enhancing information processing

    • Strengthening attention and concentration

    • Building task management strategies

    • Developing resilience and emotional flexibility

    • Identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs to uncover innate strengths

    • 6 Preparation Sessions: Build awareness, enhance cognitive control, and set goals

    • 6 Ketamine Sessions: Unlock neuroplasticity for deeper self-exploration

    • 6 Integration Sessions: Process insights and implement strategies

    • 5 Additional Non-Ketamine Sessions: Strengthen cognitive and emotional resilience, using strategy-based techniques

    • Boosts Neuroplasticity: Enhances learning, adaptation, and insight

    • Encourages Creativity: Supports novel problem-solving and perspective shifts

    • Develops Emotional Resilience: Builds self-acceptance and cognitive empowerment

    • Know Thyself: Self-awareness fosters balance, self-acceptance, and inner peace.

    • Emotion Impacts Cognition: Recognizing emotional influences helps optimize cognitive function with CRT-K.

    • Empowerment & Resilience: Strengthening cognition builds confidence and success.

    • Creativity & Growth: Expanding cognitive flexibility enables problem-solving and meaningful life choices with the techniques of CRT-K.

    • Neuroplasticity: CRT utilizes experience-dependent neuroplasticity to help the brain adapt and improve cognitive efficiency.

    • Ketamine & Neuroplasticity: Ketamine enhances the brain’s innate neuroplasticity, further supporting cognitive transformation and emotional resilience.