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
Parents want the best for their kids! With degrees in school psychology and clinical neuropsychology, experience in the public schools, hospital settings, and private practice, I have the unique ability to provide the most comprehensive evaluations of learning, behavior, and emotions to identify the root of the problem and develop targeted interventions. I work with parents, attorneys and...
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Leigh Wooten, Ed.S., BCBA, is a Licensed School Psychologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been a practicing School Psychologist for twenty years. Mrs. Wooten provides school psychological services and educational evaluations. She specializes in evaluations designed to measure learning and processing information (short term/long term memory, etc), such as evaluations fo...
My work has strongly focused on at-risk children, adolescents, and families and the use of tested and effective treatments. I have had many years of experience with children and youth at risk due to problem behaviors and ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, delinquency, and other risks out of children's control, such as poverty, parental corrections involvement, and foster care. I most typically wo...
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I have been a Connecticut licensed clinical psychologist for more than 40 years . I have offices in Shelton . However, because of this pandemic, I see clients electronically on Skype. Among my areas of expertise are psychological testing, individual therapy, group therapy, In addition to my years of clinical experience,, I have been teaching psychology at the undergraduate and graduate level ov...
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I have worked in the treatment of addictive disorders (both chemical and behavioral), for the past 35+ years as a counselor, administrator, and therapist, with treatment programs in Texas, Hawaii, Australia, and California. My approach works well with people struggling with any kind of addiction issue, as well as with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, couples and families. My ideal...
I aim to help people struggling with regulating moods, worries, overwhelming emotions, trauma, difficulty in relationships, or other behavioral issues. Therapy can help provide them a safe confidential space where a person can come for relief. My goal is to help my clients feel well and function better in all aspects of development; self, relationships, academics, careers and family. As a...
