Michelle Tan, Psy.D.

Areas of Expertise:

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Neurocognitive Disorders
• Rehabilitation Psychology
• Gerontology
• Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Biography: 

Dr. Michelle Tan is an Assistant Professor at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology as well
as a licensed clinical psychologist whose work bridges the disciplines of health psychology and
neuropsychology to address the complex interaction between brain, behavior, and physical
health. Dr. Tan earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology emphasis) from Adler
University, completing her APA-accredited internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her
professional background includes leadership roles as Program Manager of Evaluation Services
and Training Director at a pediatric outpatient behavioral center and as Neuropsychology
Emphasis Coordinator at Adler University during her time as faculty there.

In her clinical work, Dr. Tan currently serves as Director of Assessment at Primary Care
Psychology Associates, where she specializes in and oversees neuropsychological and
psychological evaluation services across the lifespan and provides supervision for postdoctoral
fellows and interns. She is deeply committed to training and mentoring future psychologists,
emphasizing evidence-based practice, professional identity development, and interdisciplinary
collaboration.

Dr. Tan also provides evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based
interventions to support clients to cope through challenges with the goal to improve daily
functioning and quality of life. Other clinical and research interests include: ADHD, autism
spectrum disorder, neurocognitive disorders, rehabilitation psychology, gerontology, palliative
and end-of-life care. She is credentialed through PSYPACT and the National Register of Health
Service Psychologists.

Education:

• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Adler University

Contact Information:

Email : mtan2@nl.edu
phone/fax: (312) 261-7689