Psychological Evaluations
In-Depth Exploration to Inform Treatment & Decision-Making.
Our Process
The Psychological Evaluation Process
A psychological evaluation is a valuable and insightful tool designed to help individuals gain a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of their mental health and overall well-being. Whether you are experiencing emotional difficulties, struggling with certain behaviors, or seeking clarity around patterns of thinking, a psychological evaluation can offer meaningful insights into your unique experiences. Through a combination of interviews, standardized tests, and observations, a licensed mental health professional can assess various aspects of your psychological functioning. This thorough evaluation not only identifies areas of strength but also highlights areas that may benefit from additional support or intervention. Armed with this information, you can make more informed decisions about your mental health care, including developing effective treatment plans, coping strategies, and lifestyle changes that support long-term growth and well-being. Ultimately, a psychological evaluation empowers you to better understand yourself, improve your daily functioning, and take proactive steps toward achieving a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Assessment Descriptions
Psychological Evaluation: This type of assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s psychological functioning to identify any mental health disorders. It can include screening for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, ADHD, Autism (ASD), personality disorders and other mental health conditions The evaluation aims to gather information about a person’s behavior, thoughts, emotions, and overall mental state to provide an accurate diagnosis that can help with treatment planning and interventions. *Please note that we only offer ASD evaluations for adults over the age of 21.
Criminogenic Risk Assessment: A criminogenic risk assessment evaluates an individual’s likelihood of reoffending or engaging in criminal behavior. It considers various risk factors, such as past criminal history, substance abuse, employment status, and social influences. The assessment may assist the court in mitigation and sentencing decisions and helps in identifying factors for reducing the risk of future criminal activity and developing strategies for rehabilitation.
Psychosexual Risk Assessment: This specialized assessment focuses on evaluating the risk of future sexual offending or inappropriate sexual behavior. It involves understanding an individual’s sexual history, attitudes, and behaviors, as well as any underlying psychological issues. The assessment aims to identify risk factors and protective factors to guide treatment and rehabilitation as well as assisting in sentencing and mitigation for the court.
Substance Abuse Evaluation: A substance abuse evaluation is a specialized assessment aimed at understanding an individual’s use of alcohol or drugs and its impact on their life. The assessment focuses on an individual’s substance use history, family history, patterns of use, and any related legal, social, or health issues. This evaluation also includes screening tools to assess the severity of substance use and psychological testing to identify any co-occurring mental health disorders. Based on the findings, the clinician offers recommendations for treatment or intervention.
Violence Risk Assessment: This assessment aims to evaluate the potential risk of an individual committing acts of violence. It considers historical, clinical, and contextual factors that may contribute to violent behavior. The assessment is used to assist the court with sentencing, mitigation and also helps to identify treatment interventions.
Mitigation Assessment: Often used in legal contexts, a mitigation assessment provides an in-depth understanding of an individual’s background, mental health, and personal circumstances that may have contributed to their behavior. The assessment aims to present a comprehensive picture that can be used to inform sentencing decisions, highlighting factors that may warrant leniency or alternative sentencing options.
Child Abuse Potential Assessment: This assessment is designed to evaluate the risk factors and potential for child abuse in caregivers or parents. It typically involves the use of psychological testing, risk evaluation tools, and clinical interview to identify attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that may indicate a higher likelihood of abusive behavior. The goal is to identify individuals who may benefit from interventions or support services to prevent potential child abuse and ensure the safety and well-being of children.
About Insurance & Assessments
Because insurance companies only pay for services that are medically necessary, forensic assessments are not covered by insurance. This include psychological/ mental health assessments that are court-ordered or related to criminal charges, psychosexual assessments, and risk assessments.
Psychological evaluations for diagnostic purposes may be covered by your insurance in their entirety or partially. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance company to find out your benefit information including covered services, co-pays, and deductible. Clients will be responsible for services that are not covered by their insurance company.