Psychological Evaluations and Assessments are often necessary to diagnose and understand the presentation of unusual symptoms among individuals including depression, anxiety, phobia as well as other areas of mental health disorders. They are also critical to assess the level of functioning across many domains including learning related disorders, poor academic performance, narrowing the choices of college major field of study, or pursuing an appropriate track along the path of career development.
We understand your need to know why and will help you answer those questions following an evaluation process that will culminate in a treatment plan. We will guide you step-by-step along the path of better functioning.
Self-Assessment is useful for helping clients identify their strengths and weaknesses and define for themselves a path for personal development. This process of self-discovery may be needed when you are on a trajectory of major life changes and therefore would like to explore potential for improvement to create a better version of yourself.
Diagnostic Assessment is necessary to determine a client’s need for mental health services. It culminates in a written report that documents the clinical and functional face-to-face evaluation of a person’s mental health. The report must identify at least one mental health diagnosis for which the client meets the diagnostic criteria.
Psychological Assessment process entails a full understanding of how a person thinks, learns, and feels. It is also crucial in gaining a more complete understanding of how a person interacts with and interprets his/her world. Psychological assessment begins with an initial clinical interview conducted by the psychologist.
The underlying cause of a person’s problems is not always clear. For example, if a child is having trouble in school, do they have a reading problem such as dyslexia? An attention problem such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Difficulty with impulse control? Psychological tests and Academic Assessments allow a psychologist to understand the nature of the problem, and to figure out the best way to go about addressing it.
Career Assessment is a great way to begin to explore how well a variety of careers might be a good match to the type of person you are. The starting point in the career development process is identifying your skills, values, interests, and preferences to determine what types of positions are of interest and would be a good fit for you.