Psychological Testing and Evaluation is testing done by mental health professionals trained to evaluate the results and make a mental health diagnosis.
Sometimes, it can be evident that an individual is dealing with symptoms of a mental illness. But simply observing behavior or guessing what’s wrong is not enough for a psychological diagnosis. Psychological Testing and Evaluation is a highly specialized form of study where professionals give the correct tests to individuals dealing with symptoms of a mental health concern.
Psychological Testing and Evaluation is available at schools, hospitals, clinics, or private offices. Your physician can refer you to a testing specialist specific to your needs. Then a psychologist will speak with you about the symptoms you’re experiencing. They might administer a particular test involving writing, speaking, or doing tasks. It could take several hours. Your psychologist will explain the process as you go along.
After testing, you will either come back to visit the specialist to learn the results or speak with a counselor about findings.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Psychological Testing and Evaluation
Are you feeling disconnected, stressed, stuck, scared, or angry? Are you repeating relationships, patterns, or situations and wishing you could break the cycle? Maybe life feels more frustrating or stressful than usual. Sometimes we aren't sure what causes our distress, but we know we're not reaching our potential for health, happiness, or success. And even if we know what the issue is, change ...
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Video visits available now and accepting new clients. When your child or teen is having a tough time, all you want is for them to feel better. You want them to feel happier, calmer, and able to manage whatever life throws at them. You need a therapist who understands your unique child as well as the challenges you face as a parent, who can teach important skills with humor, patience, and...
I bring to my clients over 40 years of clinical experience, working with Veterans as the retired Chief of Mental Health at the VA in Lexington, KY and in as a clinician in other military and private practice settings. I am Board Certified in Counseling Psychology (ABPP). I am a generalist and use cognitive, behavioral and neurobiological approaches to treat a wide range of problems from anxiety...
I believe that people are curious and usually strive to make sense of their internal selves and the world around them. In this process we are often guided, influenced, and diverted by various factors. These factors are endless and include, but are not limited to; experiences, parents, society, friends, work, and morals. While these variables can help us to grow, they may also hinder progress,...
( English | 中文 ) “I wish I could press the restart button and start over.” How many times have you thought this or heard your child say this? If you have, you may be hoping for change! I am a trilingual (Mandarin/Taiwanese) therapist, providing therapy and psychological testing, with specialized experience in working with the concerns of Asian communities. No matter your age, your words are...
Many people were taught early on that emotions and feelings should not be outwardly discussed or displayed; others become aware of the stigma surrounding mental health issues as they mature. This can lead to a fear of being labeled as mentally ill, which often serves as an obstacle to seeking therapy. Unhealthy thought patterns surrounding mental health have led to ongoing, systemic problems th...
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, difficulties with stress management, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, lack or loss of meaning, purpose or life satisfaction, difficulties expressing or managing emotion, relationship dissatisfaction/difficulties, vocational uncertainty... My therapy is grounded in validation, acceptance, kindness and compassion. My philosophical approach is primaril...
My conceptualization in approaching therapy is “reset the mind, reset your life.” I truly believe that no matter what one is facing in life, whatever challenges, individuals have the ability, power and strength to make the changes necessary to improve/enhance their lives and find the serenity, solutions, and joy they are seeking. I use a variety of techniques and strategies yet find that one of...
My name is Joelle Kuuleinani Branch, and I have been dedicated to serving my community of Hawaii for many years. My extensive experience provides me the privilege to support children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with challenges like anxiety, depression, substance abuse, PTSD and much more. I have an extensive clinical work history with psychiatric facilities, hospital, substance...
My objective is to help you understand how contributing factors such as family dynamics, developmental influences and community resources shape your responses. Together we will identify manipulative, exploitative interactions and their underlying intentions, and learn to develop appropriate social skills. I will model and reinforce behaviors for getting needs met appropriately. We will identify...
My training and expertise predominately involve positive parenting practices, disruptive behavior disorders (i.e. oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, ADHD), and developmental disorders (i.e. autism spectrum). Other areas of speciality include anxiety disorders and mood-related disorders. Clients that I work with, typically experience various degrees of impairment in their life as a...
We work with clients from preschool through college. We also work with adults who may want an evaluation to clarify diagnoses that may be impacting their personal lives or workplace performance. Part of our unique approach to working with our clients is the ability to use our collaborative assessment team as a part of the educational/treatment planning process. In addition to detailed assessmen...
To others, it seems like you have it all. But underneath lives a different story. Despite your outward success, you feel haunted sometimes by feelings of failure, conflict, self-doubt. At certain moments, a gnawing sense overcomes you, telling you: Something is not right. You've made changes but somehow still end up in the same unsatisfying patterns, repeating the same unhelpful behaviors --...
I am a licensed psychologist with more than forty years of professional experience. I provide counseling services for individuals, couples, and families who are addressing a broad range of issues. I also provide psychological, neuropsychological, and educational evaluation services for children and adolescents. I offer a client-centered perspective: It is the client who defines the goals of the...
