Get the Right Diagnosis First
Psychological assessment for adults-because understanding what you’re treating makes treatment more efficient.
Here's what I see often: people start therapy without really knowing what they're treating. They try different approaches, get conflicting explanations, and work hard without seeing the lasting change they're hoping for.
That's where assessment comes in. I use comprehensive psychological testing to clarify what's actually happening and why—so you and your therapist can work more effectively from the start.
I'm a clinical psychologist who specializes in diagnostic assessment for adults with complex presentations. I work with people across California who want a clear understanding before (or during) treatment.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Clarity
Structured evaluation using clinical interviews, validated testing, and careful observation to clarify your diagnosis and understand what's keeping symptoms in place.
You'll receive:
A written diagnostic report with a clear clinical formulation
Specific treatment recommendations you can use with any therapist
A 60-minute feedback session where we can discuss everything
Assessment can clarify:
Mood disorders (depression, bipolar spectrum)
Anxiety and trauma responses
ADHD and neurodevelopmental patterns
Personality functioning and longstanding patterns
Why previous treatment might not have worked
Timeline: 4-6 hours of testing and interviewing across a few sessions
Comprehensive Diagnostic Clarity
Structured evaluation using clinical interviews, validated testing, and careful observation to clarify your diagnosis and understand what's keeping symptoms in place.
You'll receive:
A written diagnostic report with a clear clinical formulation
Specific treatment recommendations you can use with any therapist
A 60-minute feedback session where we can discuss everything
Assessment can clarify:
Mood disorders (depression, bipolar spectrum)
Anxiety and trauma responses
ADHD and neurodevelopmental patterns
Personality functioning and longstanding patterns
Why previous treatment might not have worked
Timeline: 4-6 hours of testing and interviewing across a few sessions
Your assessment results are yours to use however helps most:
Start therapy with clarity - Give your new therapist a comprehensive formulation from day one
Improve current therapy - Help your existing therapist understand what's been missing
Get appropriate referrals - Know exactly what kind of specialist or treatment you need
Make informed decisions - Understand whether medication, DBT, trauma work, or other approaches make sense
Advocate for yourself - Have documentation for accommodations, disability, or treatment planning
Many clients complete assessment with me and then continue therapy elsewhere with providers who specialize in their specific needs. Some find therapists within the group practice where I work. Others use results to restart treatment with their current provider with a clearer direction.
This approach might be a good fit if:
You've been in therapy before and it helped some, but not enough
You've gotten different diagnoses from different providers
Your symptoms don't seem to fit neatly into one category
You'd rather have a roadmap before committing to long-term treatment
You want to help your therapist understand you better
You're choosing between treatment options and need clarity first
This probably isn't the right fit if:
You're in crisis and need immediate support (I don't provide emergency services)
You're looking for therapy rather than diagnostic assessment
You need forensic or legal evaluation
What happens next is up to you.
Some people use their assessment to:
Find a therapist who specializes in their specific diagnosis
Return to their current therapist with new information
Pursue medication evaluation with clearer diagnostic information
Access specialized programs (DBT, trauma treatment, etc.)
Get workplace or academic accommodations
Simply understand themselves better
I can provide referrals and recommendations based on your results, but the assessment itself is the service I provide. You take the results and use them however makes sense for your situation.