Assessment can provide clarity when emotional, cognitive, or behavioral concerns feel difficult to understand. A structured evaluation helps identify patterns of strengths and challenges, clarify diagnoses when needed, and guide treatment or planning moving forward.
I provide comprehensive clinical and cognitive assessments for adults experiencing concerns related to memory, attention, executive functioning, mood, anxiety, health changes, or life transitions. Evaluations draw on both clinical psychology and neuropsychological principles, integrating emotional, cognitive, and medical factors to provide clear diagnostic understanding and practical recommendations across adulthood and during periods of cognitive or emotional change.
These evaluations may include clinical psychological assessment, cognitive testing, or neuropsychological assessment depending on the nature of the concerns being addressed.
Clinical Evaluation
A clinical psychological evaluation focuses on understanding emotional, behavioral, and psychological functioning. These assessments are often helpful when symptoms feel complex, persistent, or difficult to interpret.
Clinical evaluation may be helpful when:
- Anxiety, depression, or mood changes are affecting daily life
- Trauma or significant stress has led to emotional or behavioral difficulties
- Symptoms do not respond as expected to treatment
- Diagnostic clarification is needed
- Emotional functioning needs to be better understood in the context of medical illness or life transitions
The evaluation typically involves a detailed clinical interview and, when appropriate, standardized psychological measures. The goal is to develop a clearer understanding of current concerns and provide recommendations that guide treatment and next steps.
Cognitive & Neuropsychological Evaluation
Cognitive or neuropsychological assessment focuses on how different aspects of thinking and memory are functioning. These evaluations help clarify whether cognitive changes reflect normal variation, the effects of stress or emotional factors, medical conditions, or possible neurological changes.
Cognitive assessment may be helpful when there are concerns about:
- Memory difficulties
- Attention or concentration problems
- Executive functioning difficulties, such as problems with organization, planning, time management, decision-making, task initiation, or sustaining attention — sometimes associated with attention or ADHD-related concerns
- Cognitive changes associated with medical conditions
- The effects of stress, depression, or anxiety on thinking
- Distinguishing normal aging from areas that may require further evaluation
These evaluations involve standardized cognitive testing, a detailed clinical interview, and careful integration of medical, psychological, and life history information.
Comprehensive evaluations involve multiple components, including clinical interview, standardized testing, careful scoring and interpretation, and preparation of a detailed written report with individualized recommendations. Findings are summarized in a comprehensive report and discussed in a feedback session that reviews results and recommendations.
When appropriate, results can also be shared with referring physicians or other healthcare providers to support coordinated care.
Cognitive & Neuropsychological Evaluation
Each evaluation is individualized and typically includes a clinical interview, standardized testing when appropriate, and integration of psychological, cognitive, and medical information. Findings are summarized in a written report and reviewed together during a feedback session to discuss results and recommendations.
Additional details about the evaluation process are addressed in the frequently asked questions below.
Assessment FAQs
What is the purpose of a neuropsychological assessment?
A neuropsychological assessment evaluates thinking skills — such as memory, attention, language, and problem-solving — to clarify patterns of strengths and weaknesses, understand how thinking affects daily functioning, and guide recommendations for treatment, support, or planning.
How do I know if someone should have an assessment?
An assessment may be helpful when there are concerns about memory change, attention difficulties, cognitive decline, effects of medical conditions, or changes in emotional functioning that impact daily life. It can also be valuable when treatment planning requires a clearer understanding of brain–behavior relationships.
What can I expect during the assessment process?
Assessment typically includes a clinical interview, standardized cognitive testing, and a feedback session to review results. You will receive a written report with findings and practical recommendations tailored to your goals.
How long does testing take, and is preparation required?
Testing length varies depending on the referral questions being asked. Most evaluations occur over one or more sessions. No special preparation is needed — just rest and regular routines so your performance reflects your usual functioning.
Will the results help with treatment or planning?
Yes — the goal of assessment is not only diagnostic clarity but actionable information. The report can guide therapy, medical care, accommodations, and everyday strategies to support cognitive and emotional functioning.
Request an Assessment Consultation
If you are considering an evaluation, we can begin with a brief consultation to clarify your concerns and determine whether assessment would be helpful. Following this conversation, we can discuss the most appropriate type of evaluation and outline the next steps.
Fees vary depending on the type and scope of the evaluation. Please contact the office to obtain further information.