SERVICES
Psychological Testing
and Evaluation
What is psychological testing and evaluation?
Psychological testing involves the administration of standardized tests, measures, questionnaires, and tools to look at specific psychological aspects of an individual, such as personality, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral functioning.
A psychological evaluation is a comprehensive, multi-step process used to answer broader questions regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recommendations. It includes psychological testing, as well as conducting a thorough clinical interview, obtaining information from other sources, a review of medical and educational records, behavioral observations, a feedback session, and a written report of integrated findings and recommendations.
Although the evaluation process can seem intimidating, our clients usually leave with a sense of relief, clarity, and empowerment to begin the process of getting appropriate treatment and support.
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Who is testing for?
Psychological testing can be beneficial for anyone looking to better understand their mental, emotional, behavioral, or interpersonal functioning. We provide testing for adolescents 16 years old and up and adults up to the age of 60.
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How do I know if I need testing?
Some common reasons people seek out testing:
Academic struggles
Difficulty concentrating or staying organized
Emotional distress
Social or ongoing relationship issues
Diagnosis clarification
Referral from another provider, school, or parent
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What does the process look like?
Clients are scheduled for an intake appointment and may begin testing the same day. Testing can take 4-6 hours or more and may be broken up into two sessions. Once collateral information is received and results are interpreted, a feedback session is scheduled to go over the results, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Testing is meant to answer a specific diagnostic question for the purposes of knowing what treatment and recommendations are best while therapy focuses on actual treatment and working on personal therapeutic goals.
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Testing can take 4-6 hours or longer and is usually broken up into two sessions. A full psychological evaluation from start to finish can take up to two months depending on scheduling availability and how quickly records and collateral information are received.
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We provide comprehensive evaluations that can assess for ADHD and autism for individuals aged 16 and up.
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Common diagnoses that may be addressed during the evaluation process include the following: ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorders, OCD, Personality Disorders, PTSD/Trauma, and Substance Use Disorders.
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Unfortunately we do not offer evaluations for court orders. Forensic evaluations are a highly specialized area of expertise and is beyond the scope of our practice.
How to Get Started
1. Schedule your intake
Send an inquiry to get in touch or give us a call. Our intake coordinator will walk you through becoming a new patient, answer any initial questions, and help you find the best provider for your testing needs.
2. Complete your paperwork
After your complimentary consultation, you’ll schedule your intake appointment if it’s a good fit! You’ll receive an email invitation to our patient portal where you will complete paperwork, and see all upcoming appointments.
3. Your first session
Your first sessions are a chance for your provider to get to know you, understand what brings you to therapy, and explore whether the approach is a right fit. If it is, we’ll continue to identify goals and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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