Clinical & Cognitive Assessment

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.

Assessments / Evaluations

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.

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

A 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.

Diabetes & Mental Health

Living with diabetes — whether Type 1 or Type 2 — places ongoing cognitive and emotional demands on individuals and families. The daily responsibilities of monitoring, decision-making, and managing blood glucose can contribute to stress, burnout, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

I provide therapy that addresses the psychological impact of living with a chronic medical condition, helping clients reduce diabetes-related distress, strengthen coping strategies, and support both emotional and cognitive wellbeing. I have completed specialized training through the Breakthrough T1D Diabetes & Mental Health Provider course, which informs my work in this area.

Aging & Older Adult Mental Health

Later life can bring meaningful transitions as well as complex emotional and cognitive challenges, including retirement, health changes, caregiving, grief, identity shifts, and concerns about memory. I provide psychotherapy for older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment to medical conditions, or age-related cognitive changes.

Drawing on my background in neuropsychology, I help clients distinguish between normal aging and areas of concern while strengthening coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience. My approach emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and supporting wellbeing across the later years of life.

  • Depression
  • Anxiety (including phobias, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD))
  • Stress management
  • Caregiver stress (in particular with caregivers of dementia patients)
  • Stress associated with medical illness
  • Adult ADHD
  • Organizational skills
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Grief counselling

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.