Within my scope of practice, I conduct psychological evaluations to:

• Clarify psychological diagnoses and level of functioning

• Identify cognitive and emotional strengths and challenges

• Assess factors impacting learning and barriers to educational progress

• Evaluate factors affecting employment and return-to-work capacity

• Determine the need for supports or accommodations in higher education or the workplace

• Update documentation for academic accommodations

• Provide supporting documentation for SSI/SSDI claims

• Inform treatment planning, education, or case management

What to Expect

If you're seeking an evaluation, the process typically includes four main steps:

1. Initial Contact

We’ll briefly discuss your needs, the nature of the evaluation, fees, and scheduling.

2. Interview

I’ll meet with you (and sometimes others who know you well—such as caregivers, doctors, teachers, or mental health providers) to gather background information.

3. Testing Sessions

You’ll complete a series of assessment measures tailored to the referral questions. These may assess memory, attention, problem-solving, mood, learning style, or other areas.

4. Feedback Session & Report

Once I’ve reviewed all data and written your report, we’ll meet to go over the results and discuss recommendations. You’ll receive a copy of the report.

Note: If the evaluation was requested by a third party (e.g., an attorney or caseworker), you may not receive a copy of the report or feedback session. I’ll explain this clearly at the outset if it applies.

Timeframe and Cost

The length and number of sessions will vary depending on your needs and the scope of testing. Most evaluations take 4–6 hours total, though some may be shorter or longer. This includes interview time, testing, scoring, interpretation, and report writing.