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Psychological Assessments

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In-person & Online session

Psychological assessments and reports can provide valuable information about self-perception, cognitive thinking and behavioral analysis of the ways individuals may think, process and apply information to real-life situations. Often used in identifying learning, development, psychiatric and neuro-cognitive vulnerabilities in both adults and children, understanding these factors can be of huge benefit to an individual as understanding the manner in which your thought process works, the way you apply information to real-life problems and the way you deal with emotions and feelings can provide an objective view of your cognitive thinking.

A psychological assessment may also assist in developing different methods in approaching real-life issues that can be discomforting and may allow a better understanding of why an individual may be experiencing stress in some domains of life and help develop methods to manage these stresses.

Clinical Intake Interview

A clinical intake interview with our clinical psychologist is required before any assessment can be booked. The clinical interview is required to assess your symptoms and needs to determine the type of assessment(s) to be administered.

Assessments

Clinical psychologist will administer different assessments to evaluate an individual’s behavior, character, strengths, and needs for the purpose of diagnosing, setting goals, and recommending treatment.

Report

Clinical psychologist can provide a written psychological assessment report detailing the results and interpretations which is typically used for medical purposes, application for disabilities / special needs services, or insurance claims. This is not applicable for court-mandated purposes.

What to expect in a psychological assessment session:

A psychological assessment can include numerous components such as norm-referenced psychological tests, informal tests and surveys, interview information, school or medical records, medical evaluation, and observational data. A clinical psychologist determines what information to use based on the specific questions being asked.

One common assessment technique, for instance, is a clinical interview. When a clinical psychologist speaks to a patient about his or her concerns and history, they’re able to observe how the individual thinks, reasons, and interacts with others. Assessments may also include interviewing other people who are close to the individual, such as teachers, coworkers, or family members. Such interviews, however, would only be performed with written consent from the individual.

Psychological testing isn’t like taking a multiple-choice exam that you either pass or fail. Rather, clinical psychologists use information from the various tests and assessments to reach a specific diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. Together, testing and assessment allow a clinical psychologist to see the full picture of an i strengths and limitations.

Consider psychological assessments if you:

  • are looking to assess either yourself or an individual’s cognitive abilities, such as memory, problem-solving skills, and intellectual functioning

  • are seeking help to identify the underlying causes of symptoms and provide a basis for developing a treatment plan that is tailored to your or an individual’s needs

  • are looking for ways to better understand the nature of your or an individual’s struggles and the options available for addressing them

*The list is not exhaustive.