Psychological Assessment
Therapy is a (relatively) low-intensity gradual unfolding; in assessment, we take a more intensive deep-dive in a shorter period of time to try to get a sense of why you're struggling. My approach to assessment is a hybrid of traditional diagnostic testing and Therapeutic Assessment (TA). TA is an approach to psychological assessment that is first and foremost focused on facilitating insight, growth, and healing. While TA can (and often does) still lead to diagnosis, the primary goal of TA is change toward healing. If you would like to better understand why you've been struggling and how you might find paths toward wellness, a TA-informed assessment may be a great fit for your needs!
ADHD, Learning Disorder, and Adult Autism Assesssment
Neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder) have a lot of symptom overlap with other concerns. Comprehensive assessment for neurodevelopment concerns is necessary to identify not only the nature and extent of your symptoms, but also why they are occurring - that way, you can be matched with recommendations and treatment that is more likely to be effective. Click to learn more about my approach to comprehensive assessments and what to expect.
Sometimes, medical providers or insurance companies require psychological assessment for surgery clearance. This includes, but is not limited to, gender-affirming surgery and bariatric surgery. If you are in need of a presurgical assessment, reach out for a brief consult to see if I might be a good fit for your needs.
Presurgical Assessment
Personality, Mood, and Mental Health
When we're in mental health distress, it can sometimes be difficult to tell what the most central concerns to tackle in therapy are. Psychodiagnostic testing can help to clarify mental health concerns and guide treatment. Still comprehensive but less involved than testing for neurodevelopmental disorders, psychodiagnostic testing usually involves several meetings and completing online questionnaires.
Career/Vocational Assessment
Are you unsure about your career path or thinking of a change? Research demonstrates that we are happier and healthier when our occupation is a good "fit" for our "career personality," skills, and values. Career and vocational assessment can be a helpful way to try to identify what good fits for you might be and how you might forge a better path forward. Career / vocational testing can be done as standalone testing, or in conjunction with comprehensive testing.