Helping You Optimize Brain Health & Performance
Dr. Leigh Richardson, Ph.D. in Psychology, is passionate about helping people improve their brain health, build resilience, and reach their full potential. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she blends psychology, business, coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and neuroscience to create a real, lasting change. As an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Board-Certified Neurotherapist since 2005, she has helped individuals and organizations boost focus, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
In 2009, Dr. Richardson founded The Brain Performance Center®, a functional brain health clinic dedicated to helping individuals enhance their cognitive and emotional well-being. She has worked with thousands of clients using neurofeedback, neuroplasticity, and biofeedback to improve focus, manage stress, and optimize brain performance. Specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism, she employs evidence-based, non-invasive approaches to support brain performance and overall well-being. Dr. Richardson is also the author of Turn Your Brain On, Get Your Game On, a practical guide to achieving peak performance in both personal and professional life. To bring brain-based strategies into leadership and personal development, Dr. Richardson founded The Brain Performance Institute® in 2021. Through coaching and training, she helps leaders and teams build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and lead with confidence. Her Brain Capital® Framework provides a vision and roadmap for companies to adapt, grow, and excel by integrating neuroscience-based strategies into leadership, culture, and organizational performance.
Dr. Richardson’s doctoral research, The Lived Experience of Organizational Leaders in Crisis Decision-Making, explored how leaders make decisions in high-stakes situations. She conducted in-depth interviews with 20 executives across private companies and government agencies, uncovering how they navigate uncertainty, manage pressure, and make critical choices during crises. This research provided real-world insights into resilience, adaptability, and strategic decision-making, equipping her with a deep understanding of the challenges leaders face and the inventive strategies that support effective leadership under pressure. With dual master’s degrees in business and counseling, she combines strategic thinking with human-centered coaching to empower individuals and teams. Whether she’s coaching executives, helping individuals strengthen their mental performance, or training teams to collaborate, Dr. Richardson is committed to making brain performance a key ingredient for success.