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Psychological Evaluations

Clarity. Insight. Practical recommendations.

Sometimes the questions in life aren't just about how you're feeling - they're about why you're experiencing certain patterns, strengths, or challenges. 

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Psychological evaluations provide structured, evidence-based insight into thinking, behavior, learning, emotions, and functioning - and help guide informed decisions about support, accommodations, or treatment.

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Who Evaluations Are For

Evaluations are available for:

Adults

Ages 18 years and older

Adolescents

Ages 10 to 19 years

Children

Ages 5 to 10 years

Evaluations may help individuals, parents, educators, employers, or support systems better understand and support someone's needs. 

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Evaluations can can be useful for:

  • Diagnostic clarity

  • Academic or workplace accommodations

  • Treatment planning

  • Strengths and needs identification

  • Disability or adaptive functioning insights

Which Evaluation is Right 

(How to know which one is right for you)

Many people come in knowing they want "an evaluation," but not knowing which kind - and that's okay. The section below explains what each type of evaluation is designed to assess and the kinds of questions it is meant to answer.​

Types of Psychological Evaluations

Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation

Best when you have multiple overlapping questions

A comprehensive psychological evaluation looks at the whole picture - how cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental factors interact.

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This type of evaluation is often recommended if:

  • You've been given different diagnoses over time and want clarity

  • You're unsure whether symptoms are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, autism, burnout, or a combination

  • You feel "high-functioning" outwardly but internally overwhelmed or struggling

  • Previous treatment hasn't fully helped and you want a deeper understanding

  • You want a thorough, integrated explanation rather than a single-issue answer

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This evaluation assesses areas such as:

  • Attention and executive functioning

  • Mood and emotional regulation

  • Anxiety, stress response, and coping patterns

  • Cognitive strengths and challenges

  • Personality and interpersonal patterns

  • Adaptive functioning (how daily life is managed)

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This is often the best starting point when the question is: 

"What's actually going on with me?"

ADHD Evaluation 
(Adolescents & Adults)

Best when attention, focus, or mental overload are the primary concerns

An ADHD evaluation focuses on how attention, executive functioning, and self-regulation operate in daily life.

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This evaluation is often helpful if:

  • You struggle with focus, organization, procrastination, or follow-through

  • You feel mentally "on" all the time and exhausted by decision-making

  • You were never evaluated as a child but suspect lifelong ADHD

  • Anxiety or depression treatments haven't addressed core difficulties

  • You're seeking academic or workplace accommodations related to attention

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This evaluation assesses:

  • Sustained attention and concentration

  • Executive functioning (planning, organization, task initiation)

  • Working memory and processing speed

  • ADHD symptom patterns across the lifespan

  • How attention difficulties impact school, work, and daily functioning

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This evaluation answers:

"Is ADHD contributing to my struggles - and what supports would help?"

Adult Autism Evaluation

Best when questions center on neuro-divergence, masking, or lifelong social differences

Adult autism evaluations are designed for adolescents and adults who were not identified earlier in life - often because they learned to mask, overcompensate, or adapt.

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This evaluation may be appropriate if:

  • You've always felt "different," out of sync, or misunderstood

  • Social interactions are draining or confusing, even if you manage them well

  • ​You experience sensory sensitivities, rigidity, or intense focus on interests

  • You relate to autism descriptions but were never evaluated

  • You want clarity for self-understanding, not just a label

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This evaluation assesses:

  • Social communication and interaction patterns

  • Sensory processing and regulation

  • Restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests

  • Developmental history and lifelong patterns

  • Masking, compensation, and burnout related to neurodivergence

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This evaluation answers:

"Could autism be part of how my brain works - and how do I live in ways that support that?"

Disability Evaluation

Best when formal documentation is required for services or support

Disability evaluations focus on intellectual and adaptive functioning - how a person understands, reasons, and manages daily life demands.

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These evaluations are commonly used for:

  • Disability services or waiver programs

  • Social security or Medicaid-related documentation

  • Educational or vocational support planning

  • Determining eligibility for formal supports

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This evaluation assesses:

  • Intellectual functioning

  • Adaptive skills (communication, daily living, socialization)

  • Functional independence

  • Support needs across environments

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This evaluation answers:

"What level of support is needed, and how should it be documented?"

Court-Ordered Evaluation

Best when an evaluation is required by a court, attorney, or agency

Court-ordered or legal evaluations are structured to meet specific legal or administrative requirements and differ from clinical evaluations in scope and documentation.

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These evaluations:

  • Follow court or agency guidelines

  • Are more formal in structure and reporting

  • Are NOT covered by insurance

  • Require additional time and documentation

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If you've been directed to obtain an evaluation for legal purposes, we'll discuss scope, expectations, and fees before proceeding.

Still Unsure Which Evaluation You Need?

That's very common. 

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You don't need to decide alone - or get it "right" before reaching out. Many clients begin with a brief consultation so we can clarify goals and recommend the most appropriate evaluation.

Evaluation Plans & Pricing

Below are pricing options for evaluations only. Therapy & coaching pricing are listed separately.

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