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THE BRAIN CENTER
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Dr. April Krowel
he Brain Center is a neuropsychology and psychology clinic that offers comprehensive outpatient assessment services for patients of all ages who experience cognitive or neuropsychiatric impairments. The center also provides psychotherapy services for children, adolescents, and adults. With a staff consisting of highly-trained doctoraland masters-level providers, the clinic aims to provide highquality clinical services and exceptional customer service. The clinic is also a training facility, providing direct supervision to several masters- and doctoral-level students who offer low-cost services to clients in need. Moreover, the Brain Center is LGBTQA+ and neurodivergent-affirming, which makes it a safe space for everyone. Dr. April Krowel, the founder and owner of The Brain Center, has an inspiring story. Raised in Indianapolis and Whitestown, IN, her journey to becoming a neuropsychologist and psychologist began after 9/11. She made the decision to join the U.S. Army and met her husband, Justin, while serving. They each did a combat tour in Iraq, and upon returning, they experienced the loss of several friends to suicide.
The lack of services for veterans at the time motivated Dr. Krowel to make a difference. She changed her major to psychology, completed her AA and BA in California, and moved back to Indiana to earn her MA and Ph.D. at Ball State University. Dr. Krowel completed her predoctoral internship at the VA Illana Healthcare System in Danville, IL, and her two-year postdoctoral training at a private practice in Carmel, IN. She is a licensed psychologist and clinical 36
July 2023