Article archive / July 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 2, No. 11. Source pages: 15, 16.
Editor’s note: “Webpages” is a new feature that highlights the web presence of those in the Louisiana psychology community. In this issue we look at the delightful website of Dr. Michael Chafetz, designed and developed by Kathy Sautter, of KC Web Concepts in New Orleans and wife of Dr. Fred Sautter. (See next page.)
New Orleans clinical and neuropsychologist Dr. Michael Chafetz’ website is a beautiful display of information and graphics that understandably describes his services but goes much further to inform and educate providing a variety of content, answers to common questions, links, and information for the visitor.
This highly educational site begins with an engaging introduction and invitation to explore ideas: “Everyday life is rich and interesting, and often demanding. When things go wrong with the brain, it is the job of the neuropsychologist to understand what is going on with respect to a person’s strengths and weaknesses. Use this website, and feel free to explore how neuropsychological services may be of service to you. –Michael Chafetz, PhD, ABPP “
A classic image of the brain, sets just the right tone, and the uncluttered pages are framed by a lovely net of neurons. Very cool.
The wealth of information includes a description of clinical neuropsychology, forensic neuropsychology, and testamentary capacity analysis in clear terms that will be helpful to those seeking a clear description for these complicated issues.
He provides a description of his practice: evidence- based neuropsychological assessment for cases involving head injury, stroke, toxicity, MS, dementia, other neurodegenerative processes, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Assessments include analysis of effort/validity, and of social and emotional functioning, along with extensive neuro- psychological testing. Dr. Chafetz handles medicolegal cases, along with long- and short-term disability, workers’ compensation, and fitness-for- duty examinations.
And he describes his credentials, licenses, and board certifications, which are impressive. Throughout there is a host of education resources for both specific and general help and direction.
A “Frequently Asked Questions” section provides the visitor with clear, specific answers to questions about services and what an individual might expect.
A comprehensive set of resources and links about Alzheimer’s, brain injury, military brain injury, childhood learning disorders, Lewy Body Dementia, memory & aging, and Multiple Sclerosis aid the visitor in specifics.
In the section “Giving Back,” Mike lists foundations he supports, including Access to Care, Brain Injury Association, Multiple Sclerosis, and describes his program to donate a portion of certain fees to the client’s choice. He also supports the “Louisiana Recovery, Development, and Wetlands Protection” project.
The site is beautiful, informative, educational and opens the door to who Dr. Michael Chafetz is, just the right amount.
Visit at http://www.michaelchafetz.com/
Dr. Chafetz’ website was designed by Susan Sautter, artist, math wiz, and program- mer. She is with KC Web Con- cepts in New Orleans. She provides design and devel- opment of custom sites and told the Times “ I come up with a custom design, not a template. Mike already had a web pre- sence on a directory of experts, and he wanted to add a more professional website presence. Mike had the idea to use fractals, and I found the images we used in his site. It resonates with the whole idea of the brain, networking and neurons.”
Susan is married to Fred Sautter, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Tulane University Health Science Center and Director of the Family Mental Health Program at New Orleans VA Medical Center. Dr. Sautter has developed a couple-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder called “Structured Approach Therapy”.
Susan can be found at http://www.kcwebconcepts.com /index.html
This article is part of a historical newspaper archive. Read the original issue for its original layout, photographs and graphics.