Meet Dr. Joelle Broffman
Haven Cognitive Care was founded by Dr. Joelle Broffman, a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in adult neuro/psychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation and compensation training, and psychotherapy for adjustment to neurological injury/new neurocognitive diagnosis.
Dr. Broffman brings to her clients 15+ years of educational training at UCLA and Pepperdine University, combined with cutting edge clinical training at world-renown healthcare facilities including the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and multiple Veterans Affairs hospitals, including the Polytrauma System of Care at the VA Palo Alto. She was previously on staff at VA Palo Alto as a Staff Neuropsychologist and Headache Center of Excellence Psychologist; and at El Camino Hospital, where she was the Coordinator of Outpatient Neuropsychological Services, and an Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist.
Dr. Broffman is currently a visiting faculty member at the Palo Alto University--Stanford PsyD Consortium Program. She holds professional memberships in regional and national neuropsychological organizations, including the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, and the American Board of Professional Psychology. She is slated to be the 2026 President of the the Northern California Neuropsychology Forum.
Dr. Broffman has a deep and personal understanding that neurological injuries and new cognitive diagnoses are life-changing for patients and loved ones alike. In that light, Dr. Broffman takes a compassionate, whole-person and family approach to the evaluation, management, rehabilitation, and support of the patients in her practice.
Dr. Broffman also offers expert witness consultation services, including independent medical evaluations. (Note: To inquire about Dr. Broffman's services as Qualified and/or Agreed Medical Evaluator with the California Division of Workers' Compensation in California, please contact ExamWorks at 1-800-458-1261).
Joelle Broffman, PsyD, ABPP-CN, QME
Clinical Neuropsychologist