FULL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT & EVALUATIONS
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments for Clarity & Direction
Gain Valuable Insights Into Cognitive, Emotional, & Behavioral Patterns To Guide Effective Treatment & Personal Growth
What’s a Full Psychological Assessment?
A psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation process that provides a detailed understanding of an individual's cognitive abilities, emotional functioning, personality characteristics, and behavioral patterns.
Unlike a brief screening or consultation, a full psychological assessment involves multiple methods of gathering information—including standardized tests, clinical interviews, behavioral observations, and collateral information from relevant sources—to create a complete picture of your psychological functioning.
At the Center for Healing & Personal Growth, our assessments are conducted by licensed psychologists with expertise in psychological testing and evaluation. We approach each assessment with care, thoroughness, and respect for your unique circumstances and needs.
A full psychological assessment can be valuable for various purposes, including:
Clarifying diagnosis and treatment planning
Identifying cognitive strengths and challenges
Understanding personality characteristics that influence behavior
Evaluating learning difficulties and determining appropriate accommodations
Assessing for conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or specific learning disorders
Providing documentation for educational or workplace accommodations
Evaluating capacity and functioning for legal matters
Guiding personal development and growth
The insights gained from a comprehensive assessment can provide clarity, direction, and specific recommendations for addressing your concerns effectively.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our psychological assessment process typically follows these steps:
✔ Initial Consultation
We begin with a thorough discussion of your concerns, history, and goals for the assessment.
This helps us determine the appropriate scope and focus of the evaluation.
✔ Collateral Information
With your consent, we may gather information from other sources, such as family members, previous records, or other professionals who have worked with you.
✔ Testing Sessions
Depending on the nature of the assessment, you'll complete various standardized tests measuring cognitive abilities, academic skills, attention, memory, executive functioning, emotional well-being, personality characteristics, or other relevant domains. Testing may take place over multiple sessions.
✔ Feedback Session
We schedule a dedicated session to review the results, explain findings, answer questions, and discuss recommendations in detail. This collaborative conversation ensures you fully understand the assessment outcomes and next steps.
✔ Clinical Interview
A detailed interview explores your background, including developmental, educational, occupational, medical, and psychosocial history.
This provides context for understanding test results.
✔ Integration & Report Writing
Your psychologist integrates all information collected into a comprehensive report that includes findings, diagnostic impressions, and specific recommendations.
The entire process typically takes 2-4 weeks from initial consultation to feedback session, though timelines may vary based on the complexity of the assessment and scheduling factors.
Goals of Psychological Assessment
Our comprehensive assessments aim to:
✔ Provide clear, accurate diagnostic information when applicable
✔ Develop a deeper understanding of how your mind works
✔ Offer specific, personalized recommendations for growth and development
✔ Identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioral strengths and challenges
✔ Create a roadmap for effective treatment and intervention
✔ Provide documentation for accommodations or services when needed
✔ Guide educational, occupational, or life planning
✔ Empower you with self-understanding and insight
Our Approach to Psychological Assessment
At the Center for Healing & Personal Growth, our approach to psychological assessment is:
✔ Comprehensive
We gather information from multiple sources using various methods to ensure a complete understanding of your functioning.
✔ Strengths-Based
While identifying areas of challenge, we also emphasize recognizing and leveraging your unique strengths and capabilities.
✔ Trauma-Informed
We recognize the impact trauma can have on functioning and ensure our assessment process is sensitive to these considerations.
✔ Individualized
Each assessment is tailored to your specific concerns, needs, and circumstances rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
✔ Culturally Responsive
We consider cultural factors in test selection, administration, interpretation, and recommendations to ensure fair and accurate results.
✔ Collaborative
We view the assessment process as a partnership and value your input, perspectives, and involvement throughout.
✔ Evidence-Based
We use well-validated, reliable assessment tools and follow best practices in psychological testing and evaluation.
✔ Solution-Focused
Our assessments go beyond diagnosis to provide practical, actionable recommendations for addressing identified concerns.
Our assessment team stays current with advances in psychological testing and adheres to the highest ethical standards in conducting evaluations and managing assessment data.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The time required varies depending on the type of assessment. Typically, testing sessions range from 2-6 hours total, which may be divided across multiple appointments. The entire process, from initial consultation to feedback session, usually spans 2-4 weeks.
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Many insurance plans provide partial coverage for psychological assessments, particularly when there is a clear medical necessity. Our team can help verify your benefits and explain any out-of-pocket costs before beginning the assessment process.
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Yes, you will receive a comprehensive written report detailing the assessment findings, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations. We also provide a thorough verbal explanation during the feedback session.
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Our center provides psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan. The specific tests and procedures are adjusted according to age and developmental level.
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Get a good night's sleep before testing sessions, eat regular meals, take any prescribed medications as usual, and bring glasses or hearing aids if you use them. Being well-rested and comfortable will help ensure the most accurate results.
