This component provides a deeper evaluation of mental health, identifying challenges that may affect school, work, relationships or personal life. We assess key domains such as:
- Mood disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, and related conditions.
- Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorders, and phobias.
- Trauma and stress-related disorders: PTSD, adjustment difficulties, and emotional resilience.
- Personality functioning: Self-perception, interpersonal patterns, and emotional stability.
- Occupational and academic functioning: Work-related stress, burnout, performance challenges, and workplace accommodations.
Intake Interview with Psychometrist
Prior to or at this interview you will be asked to review and sign the evaluation for assessment contract ensuring delivery of services with informed consent.
A comprehensive interview gathers relevant history, including developmental, medical, family, academic, and occupational background.
Testing for Adults
Depending on the level of assessment best suited for you and that you have agreed to, you will receive the first series of screeners which allow us to make decisions about our battery of assessments to follow. A trained psychometrist administers standardized assessments.
Interview with Supervising Psychologist
Following initial intake with the psychometrist and/or testing, the supervising psychologist conducts a structured interview to:
- Clarify clinical impressions.
- Discuss symptom presentation in different contexts (e.g., school, work, social life).
- Ensure diagnostic accuracy for conditions like ADHD and mood disorders.
- This meeting does not include communication of a diagnosis, although if it is found that further testing is required to ensure accuracy, you will be given the option to accept the invitation or decline.
Analysis & Report
The psychologist scores and interprets results, prepares a detailed report, and provides diagnostic impressions where appropriate. The report includes:
- 20-minute diagnostic meeting with the psychologist approximately 15 days after evaluation has been completed.
- Summary of findings and recommendations
- Diagnoses (if applicable) with implications for school, work, and daily life.
- Strategies for improving academic, professional, and personal well-being.
Diagnostic & Feedback Meeting
We review the results, explain diagnoses (if any), and discuss the next steps and provide tailored recommendations.
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