Have you received a diagnosis from a questionnaire completed at your doctor’s office? Did you know these screeners are meant to screen for a need for thorough evaluation, not to diagnose?
Have you been feeling stuck that therapy and/or medications aren’t helping and problems continue to persist?
Psychological and neuropsychological assessments are essential tools used to diagnose mental health conditions, guide treatment, and understand individual behaviors and emotions.
Psychological assessments can be helpful for:
1. Accurate, comprehensive diagnosis using standardized tests and interviews to diagnose various mental health disorders, such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, etc.
2. Understanding learning and developmental issues in children, teens, and adults, such as cognitive ability, learning disorders, and executive functioning disorders.
3. Informing appropriate treatment plans, based on accurate diagnoses, that include comprehensive understanding of your strengths and challenges.
4. Providing recommendations for appropriate educational interventions or support.
5. Providing documentation that can unlock access to necessary support systems, such as Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students, placement in gifted classrooms for students who qualify, or workplace accommodations for adults with qualifying diagnoses.
6. Providing understanding of behavioral or interpersonal issues that may impact relationships and school and/or work performance.
7. Providing understanding of cognitive and emotional strengths, which can help foster personal growth and resilience.
In summary, psychological and neuropsychological assessments can be helpful in many ways- including accurate, comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, and recommendations for appropriate educational or workplace interventions or support.
If you would like to schedule an intake for an assessment, please contact us.