About Our Providers
Valerie Kemper, PsyD
Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Neuropsychologist is the founder and Clinical Director of Kemper & Associates Neuropsychological Services.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management from Florida Institute of Technology and is a licensed private pilot, holds a Master of Arts degree in Community Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Psychology from Russell Sage College, a Doctorate Degree in Psychology with a specialization in Marital and Family Therapy from Alliant University, and has an additional two year post-doctoral re-specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology from Fielding University. She has worked in the mental health field in various capacities since 1988. Dr. Kemper is a licensed psychologist in the states of Arizona and New York. For the past several years, Dr. Kemper has concentrated her clinical work on evaluations. She conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for an array of ages for diagnostic purposes and to make treatment recommendations to other providers. Such evaluations are performed to diagnose ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, dementia, traumatic brain injury, neurocognitive disorders, mood disorders and other psychological disorders. She also performs evaluations to make recommendations about readiness for certain surgical procedures, return to work readiness, and disability determination.
Christopher Barthule, MS, BS
Christopher Barthule, MS, BS, Psychometrist, earned his master’s degree in psychology from Grand Canyon University in 2018 and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University in 2012. He has prior experience as an investigator for the Arizona Department of Child Safety. His work with KANS involves assisting in intake interviews and conducting cognitive and neuropsychological testing of patients under the supervision of Dr. Kemper.
Alissa Lunsford, MC, BS
Alissa Lunsford, MC, BS, Licensed Associate Counselor, earned her bachelor’s of science in psychology and her master’s degree in counseling from Arizona State University in 2019 and 2022. She provides counseling services primarily for children and their families, using a parent-child interaction approach. She works under the supervision of Dr. Kemper.
Colette Wilcoxen, PsyD
Colette, Wilcoxen, PsyD, Psychometrist, earned her Doctorate and Master’s degree in Psychology from Midwestern University and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Howard Payne University. Her work with KANS involves conducting cognitive and neuropsychological testing of patients under the supervision of Dr. Kemper.
