Psychological Assessments
A psychological assessment is a process that uses a combination of techniques to understand an individual's behavior, personality, cognitive abilities, and emotional functioning. It is conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist, and involves gathering information through various methods to evaluate and diagnose mental health conditions, guide treatment, or provide insights into an individual's psychological functioning. Please reach out to the clinic for more information on psychological assessments. The wait times are 1-3 weeks.
Purposes of Psychological Assessment
Diagnosis: Identifying mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder).
Treatment Planning: Guiding the development of tailored intervention strategies.
Educational or Occupational Placement: Assessing learning disabilities, cognitive strengths, or vocational aptitudes.
Forensic or Legal Contexts: Evaluating competency, risk assessments.
Steps in the Assessment Process
Referral: A request for assessment is made by your therapist. Please discuss with you therapist if you have interest in receiving a psychological assessment, and they can guide you in the process.
Planning: The psychologist selects appropriate tools and methods based on the referral question.
Data Collection: Administering tests, conducting interviews, and gathering information.
Analysis: Interpreting the data to identify patterns, strengths, and challenges.
Reporting: Summarizing findings in a written report and providing feedback to the individual or referring party.
Recommendations: Offering suggestions for treatment, accommodations, or further evaluation.