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The goal of a psychological assessment is to develop a comprehensive picture of how a young person thinks, learns, feels, relates to others, behaves, and processes information. We use scientifically-supported measures and testing procedures and seek to collaborate with the important people and systems in a young person’s life to gain a well-rounded picture of your functioning. With this information, we make recommendations about how you can be supported and adapt, so that you are more comfortable and successful in your everyday life.
The Steps of a Psychological Assessment
Information Gathering Session (60-90 minutes, in-person or by video): The psychologist will meet with you to learn about your concerns, gather history, answer questions, and create a plan for the psychological evaluation. Next steps are identified, and an estimate of the time and cost involved is given.
One to Two Psychological Testing Sessions (2-4 hours each session, in-person): You will attend the testing session at our office, working directly with the psychologist on tasks and challenges that will help us to better understand your difficulties as well as your strengths. You may also be asked to fill out some questionnaires to better understand the difficulties that have brought you in for assessment.
Review of Records, Consultation and Data Gathering from the Team (school, therapist, doctors, parents, etc): With permission from you, the psychologist will contact important people and systems in your life, send out questionnaires, review records, and gather useful collateral information and perspectives.
Feedback Session (60-90 minutes, in-person or by video): After the results of testing, questionnaires, records, interviews, and consultation are integrated, the psychologist will conduct a feedback session. This session usually occurs 2-3 weeks after testing. Results of the assessment will be shared, with a goal of giving clear information and recommendations which will help you get the support you need and address your challenges in more helpful ways. The feedback session is meant to be a collaborative and interactive process, a time to ask any questions, and work together to develop a roadmap of how to move forward. Feedback conversations with other important adults, such as parents, teachers, psychiatrists, or therapists may also be a part of disseminating recommendations and plans for care.
Written Report: A written report is provided, shortly after the feedback session. This report can be a useful reference, is often shared with other professional supports, and can be an important part of guiding decisions in multiple areas of your life, such as the school, work, or home environments.
Types of Assessments we do
Intellectual Evaluation and Academic Giftedness
Autism-Spectrum Disorder
Learning Evaluations
ADD and ADHD
Developmental Disabilities
Psychological Trauma
Behavioral Difficulties
Mental health concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, OCD, etc
Things we don’t do
Custody Evaluations or Access evaluations
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Individual, Family, or Group therapy
French Language Evaluations
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