We have doctoral level therapists who can administer a variety of testing.
Our psychologists have partnered with treating clinicians, schools, medical providers and other professionals to administer tests to enhance assessment, treatment or aid in making decisions. We provide bariatric evaluations, pain evaluations, parental capacity evaluation, and testing to aid in diagnostic clarity.
Psychologists Providing Testing:
Dr. Richard Lillard
Dr. Amanda Dougherty
Dr. Jonathan Rhodes
Dr. Elizabeth Ewers Teel
If you, or a family member, or someone you know, has been referred for psychological testing or a psychological evaluation, it is completely normal to have some questions about what this means or what to expect.
Or, maybe you may have heard about psychological testing and wonder if you or a family member should be tested.
The idea of “psychological testing” or a “psychological evaluation” may sound intimidating or confusing but try and understand that it is designed and intended to help you.
In many ways, psychological testing and assessment are very similar to medical tests. If someone has physical symptoms, a primary care provider may order medical tests, such as X-rays or blood tests, to better understand what's causing those symptoms. The results of the tests they choose will hopefully help them as they work to develop a treatment plan that is most effective for those particular symptoms.
Psychological evaluations are designed to serve the same purpose. Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a client's behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and help guide treatment.
Psychologists administer tests and assessments for a wide variety of reasons. Children who are experiencing difficulty in school, for example, may undergo aptitude testing or tests designed to help identify and possible learning disabilities. Other tests for skills such as mental flexibility and memory may help in diagnosing conditions such as brain injuries or dementia. Some medical procedures may require you to complete a psychological evaluation prior to scheduling the procedure, in order to ensure that you understand your decision and possess the resources to help ensure recovery.
When someone is experiencing problems in work or school, or their relationships are struggling, some specific tests can help a psychologist understand whether he or she might have issues with behavioral tendencies or interpersonal skills, or certain personality traits that contribute to the problem. Other tests help evaluate whether clients are experiencing emotional disorders such as anxiety or depression.
Getting to the root cause of someone’s problems isn't always clear and easy. For example, if a child is having trouble in school, does he or she have an attention problem such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Difficulty with impulse control? Psychological tests and assessments allow a psychologist to understand the nature of the problem, and to figure out the best way to go about addressing it.
Not all evaluations are created equally, so not all will involve the exact same tests or process. When you meet with one of our psychologists, you will complete a clinical interview, where you get to meet and discuss your life and situation personally. After that, you will be administered the specific tests chosen specifically for you and the reason you were referred. The psychologist will use the results of those tests, the clinical interview, and their expertise, to compile a written report, offering insight and recommendations specific to the reason you came in. Those insights and recommendations can then be used by you, personally, in your life, by your therapist in your therapy, or to address the concerns that triggered your referral for evaluation in the first place.
Or, maybe you may have heard about psychological testing and wonder if you or a family member should be tested.
The idea of “psychological testing” or a “psychological evaluation” may sound intimidating or confusing but try and understand that it is designed and intended to help you.
In many ways, psychological testing and assessment are very similar to medical tests. If someone has physical symptoms, a primary care provider may order medical tests, such as X-rays or blood tests, to better understand what's causing those symptoms. The results of the tests they choose will hopefully help them as they work to develop a treatment plan that is most effective for those particular symptoms.
Psychological evaluations are designed to serve the same purpose. Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a client's behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and help guide treatment.
Psychologists administer tests and assessments for a wide variety of reasons. Children who are experiencing difficulty in school, for example, may undergo aptitude testing or tests designed to help identify and possible learning disabilities. Other tests for skills such as mental flexibility and memory may help in diagnosing conditions such as brain injuries or dementia. Some medical procedures may require you to complete a psychological evaluation prior to scheduling the procedure, in order to ensure that you understand your decision and possess the resources to help ensure recovery.
When someone is experiencing problems in work or school, or their relationships are struggling, some specific tests can help a psychologist understand whether he or she might have issues with behavioral tendencies or interpersonal skills, or certain personality traits that contribute to the problem. Other tests help evaluate whether clients are experiencing emotional disorders such as anxiety or depression.
Getting to the root cause of someone’s problems isn't always clear and easy. For example, if a child is having trouble in school, does he or she have an attention problem such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Difficulty with impulse control? Psychological tests and assessments allow a psychologist to understand the nature of the problem, and to figure out the best way to go about addressing it.
Not all evaluations are created equally, so not all will involve the exact same tests or process. When you meet with one of our psychologists, you will complete a clinical interview, where you get to meet and discuss your life and situation personally. After that, you will be administered the specific tests chosen specifically for you and the reason you were referred. The psychologist will use the results of those tests, the clinical interview, and their expertise, to compile a written report, offering insight and recommendations specific to the reason you came in. Those insights and recommendations can then be used by you, personally, in your life, by your therapist in your therapy, or to address the concerns that triggered your referral for evaluation in the first place.
