Dr. Jed Gunter is a board certified neuropsychologist in Salt Lake City who combines advanced clinical expertise with warmth, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to helping people find answers. He provides comprehensive evaluations for children, teens, and adults experiencing cognitive, academic, emotional, or neurological concerns.
Clients often seek Dr. Gunter when they need more than a quick answer—they want a thoughtful, expert understanding of what is truly going on beneath the surface. His evaluations are designed to create clarity, guide treatment, and help individuals move forward with confidence.
Board Certified Neuropsychology Expertise
Dr. Gunter earned board certification in Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology in 2019, reflecting advanced specialty training and demonstrated competence in neuropsychological assessment.
As a board certified neuropsychologist in Salt Lake City, he evaluates how brain functioning, cognition, learning, attention, memory, and emotional health interact in everyday life.
Education and Academic Background
Dr. Gunter began his academic journey at UCLA, where he graduated with honors in Psychology. He went on to earn both his master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
During graduate school, he taught university courses and led research projects, reflecting a lifelong passion for understanding how people think, learn, adapt, and heal.
Yes—he is both a highly skilled clinician and a bit of a brain science enthusiast (in the best possible way).
Diverse Clinical Experience
Over the course of his career, Dr. Gunter has worked in a wide variety of settings, including:
- Group homes
- Women’s prisons
- Community mental health centers
- Department of Defense settings
- Private practice clinics
- Work with veterans and active-duty service members
- Child, adolescent, and family settings
This broad experience gives him a practical, real-world understanding of how cognitive, emotional, developmental, and environmental factors can overlap.
Areas of Specialization
As a board certified neuropsychologist in Salt Lake City, Dr. Gunter’s clinical interests include:
- Neuropsychological testing for memory, cognitive, and learning concerns
- ADHD and executive functioning evaluations
- Autism spectrum assessments
- Academic and school-related challenges
- Mood, anxiety, and emotional concerns impacting functioning
- Complex trauma presentations
- Diagnostic clarification for overlapping symptoms
His evaluations often help answer questions such as:
- Why am I struggling to focus?
- Is this ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or something else?
- Why are school or work demands harder than expected?
- Are memory changes normal or concerning?
- How do I better understand my strengths and challenges?
Kind, Practical, and Clear Approach
Clients and colleagues often describe Dr. Gunter as knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping others succeed. He believes excellent assessment should feel both scientifically rigorous and deeply human.
He works hard to make the evaluation process understandable, supportive, and useful—translating complex findings into practical recommendations that families, schools, physicians, and clients can actually use.
Rooted in Salt Lake City
Now based in Utah, Dr. Gunter is proud to serve the community as a trusted board certified neuropsychologist in Salt Lake City. Outside of work, you might find him hiking local trails, skiing Utah’s famous powder, reading the latest psychology research, or enjoying a quiet moment with his dog and a great cup of coffee.