Clarity for the Path Forward

Specialized Psychological Assessment

If you’ve been told “it’s just depression/anxiety” but feel there is more to the story, a comprehensive assessment can provide the missing pieces. I help adults understand the complex patterns behind their emotional intensity and relationship struggles.

Is this for me?

This process is designed for adults who are experiencing:

  • The “Stuck” Pattern: You’ve tried multiple therapies or medications, but the same challenges keep returning.

  • The “Identity” Struggle: You feel a persistent lack of direction, an unstable sense of self, or intensity in relationships that feels overwhelming.

  • The “Diagnostic” Fog: Your symptoms feel confusing or overlapping, and you want a definitive roadmap before starting (or restarting) treatment.

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Beyond a Simple Label

While I provide formal diagnosis for treatment planning (including mood, anxiety, and trauma), my assessments go deeper. We look at how you function in four key areas:

  1. Identity: Understanding your sense of self and “solidity

  2. Self-Direction: Your ability to set and pursue meaningful goals.

  3. Empathy: How you perceive and understand the experiences of others.

  4. Intimacy: Your capacity for deep, stable, and fulfilling connection.

How We Work Together

An Assessment is a collaborative deep dive. It is more than just “taking a test”—it is a process of discovery.

Every evaluation includes:

  • In-Depth Clinical Interviews: To understand your history and your “why”

  • Validated Scientific Measures: Using gold-standard tools (like the SCID-5, SCID-5-AMPD, MMPI-3, and PID-5) to map our your unique personality structure and symptom profile

  • Cognitive Screening: To see how your brain processes information and handles stress

Your Personalized Roadmap

At the end of the process, you receive a Comprehensive Diagnostic Report. This isn’t just a list of codes; it is a lear, narrative explanation of how your symptoms relate to one another and why previous interventions may not have hit the mark.

This report includes:

  • A Clinical Formulation: An easy-to-understand “Why” behind your distress.

  • Specific Treatment Recommendations: Evidence-based paths like CBT, DBT, MBT, or trauma-focused care.

  • Actionable Steps: Priorities for your next steps in therapy.

The Feedback Session: Making Sense of the Results

We meet for a dedicated session to review the findings together. This is a collaborative conversation where you can ask questions, clarify findings, and ensure you feel confident using the report to advocate for your care. I send you the report beforehand so you can prepare.

The Process

  1. Consultation: a 15-minute call to ensure assessment is the right fit.

  2. Testing Sessions: Multiple appointments over several weeks, tailored to your pace.

  3. The Work: I score, interpret, and write your comprehensive formulation.

  4. The Reveal: We meet to discuss your roadmap and next steps.

Scope of Practice

To ensure you get the best care, I focus exclusively on diagnostic assessment. I do not provide:

  • Full neuropsychological batteries for neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD, autism, specific learning disorders)

  • Forensic/legal evaluations

If you need these specific services, I am happy to provide referrals to trusted specialists.