About Me
“Understanding your brain is the key to unlocking your full potential, letting go of past trauma, and achieving lasting wellness.”
Who is Dr. Ty McKinney
Neuroscientist & Psychometrician
Dr. Ty “the Neuroguy” McKinney is passionate about leveraging technology to enhance mental health assessment and treatment. He completed his PhD at the University of Utah, focusing on innovations in psychological assessment, such as brainwave recordings and smartphone data. With over a decade of experience in the field, Dr. McKinney has:
- Co-founded 8-Bit Cortex, adapting his research into a gamified engagement survey platform to automate mental wellness outcome reporting.
- Developed expertise in applying neuroscience principles to corporate burnout and addiction recovery programs.
- Cultivated a passion for impact-driven research and teaching organizational psychology and brain health topics.
- Served as the Research Director of Branch Out Neurological Foundation for 10 years, managing a peer-review granting program and leading science communication efforts.
Assessment experience:
Using advanced cognitive testing methods, Dr. McKinney goes beyond traditional questionnaires to provide deep insights into brain function. He primarily works with adults and adolescents, helping them understand their unique neurological profiles and develop personalized strategies for achieving wellness. His expertise includes evaluating:
- Attention, memory, and executive functioning
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- IQ and learning abilities
- Personality testing (beyond Myers-Briggs and Enneagram)
- Personalized addiction recovery plans
- Brain Injuries and Dementia.
If you suspect you might be neurodiverse or are seeking a deeper understanding of your cognitive strengths and challenges, Dr. McKinney’s expertise can help you unlock your brain’s potential and create a path to lasting well-being.
I Work With Individuals, Couples, Families, & Groups
Individual Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of brain function, including attention, memory, and personality, to provide insights into your unique cognitive profile. This specialized service is ideal for individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Couples Assessment
Dating among neurodiverse people can be challenging, but it doesn’t need to be with this specialized service. Discover how you and your partner’s brains work to minimize miscommunications, enhance feelings of connectedness, and create systems to support your wellness, no matter how neurospicy you two are.
Corporate Wellness Programs
Level up your corporate wellness strategy with data-driven insights on the burnout risk of your team and how to unlock their neurodiverse superpowers. From a 60-minute Lunch N Learn to a half-day workshop, Dr. Ty “the Neuroguy” McKinney creates bespoke and interactive data-driven learning opportunities for the modern workforce.