Psychological Testing

Sometimes we know something isn’t quite right—we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or confused about why certain patterns keep repeating—but we can’t quite put our finger on why. That’s where “Therapeutic Assessment” serves as an incredible tool. Unlike a one-size-fits-all test, Therapeutic Assessment (“TA”) is a collaborative, in-depth process where we work together to understand you more fully. It’s not just about diagnosis or labels—it’s about insight. Through interviews, reflection, and carefully chosen psychological tests, TA will help us explore the deeper layers of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Most importantly, the goal is relief — and we will obtain this in a way that helps you walk away with a clearer understanding of yourself, new language for your struggles, and personalized next steps for healing or growth. It’s a powerful way to jump-start therapy or clarify where to go next.

Engaging in this process is unique and can be life-changing, and requires significant expertise. I have extensive history with both cognitive (e.g., ADHD) testing and personality testing (aimed at understanding relationship issues, self-esteem issues, etc). Both of these types of tests are powerful tools that can be used in many different settings to answer many different types of questions, such as:

• Why do I do what I do (e.g., self-sabotage, criticize myself, push others away)?

• Why have I been stuck in therapy for many years and not made as much progress as I hoped?

• Why do I have so many problems in relationships?

• Why do I feel so badly about myself?

• What is my diagnosis? Do I have OCD? Do I have bipolar disorder?

• Do I have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”)?

• Why do I have problems with self-esteem and/or relationships?

• Why do I get so overwhelmed by my emotions and/or thoughts?

• Do I have a personality disorder?

I have extensive experience and specialized training with psychological assessment, and have spent thousands of hours conducting testing. I would love to have the opportunity to chat more with you about the many ways psychological testing can enrich your life, help your therapy progress, or assist in school and/or your career. Give me a call if you’re curious about testing and I’ll share how I think it can help you.

I also regularly conduct Therapeutic Assessments for other clinicians who are working with highly complex clients. Reach out to me for more information on how a therapeutic assessment can help therapy progress with your clients.