Psychological Evaluation and Testing
Psychological Evaluations in Wilmington NC
Struggling to understand why you have become so forgetful, worried or difficulties with concentration can be beyond frustrating. Having been given multiple different terms to define what is going on, but still feel like something is missing can lead to feelings of just wanting to stop treatment all together. Multiple treatment attempts with little to no results can lead to more questions and feelings of no one understanding. In short, frustrated. A Psychological Evaluation could be what you are looking for to find the answers. If your looking for a Psychological evaluation near you with good results, look no further.
You may hear the term “Psych Eval”, which is an abbreviated and easy to say term to use. Psychologists use evaluations and testing to answer a presenting question or concern. Additionally this can be the base information for treatment planning or a needed diagnosis. Some common questions for example include: Do I have ADHD?, What is my IQ? How has trauma impacted my thinking? What is my diagnosis? Do I have a learning disability? Do I qualify for a disability? Any of these questions and many more could be the start of seeking help with psychological evaluations and testing.
Precise see’s adults and adolescence 16 and over for evals and testing.
What Is A Psychological Evaluation?
Psychological evaluations are in depth gathering of information to evaluate a persons abilities, behaviors, personality, or other characteristics. This gathering of information is done by using a wide range of tools and tests that allow a psychologist to make a diagnosis or treatment recommendations.
Additionally, assessment information can be gathered using some or all of the following: Clinical interview, observations, standardized testing, neuropsychological testing, self report measures, questionnaires, computerized games/tests, specialized measurement tools and devices.
To Sum up, and expand this information, an article from the American Psychological Association can be found Here
Why Get A Psychological Evaluation?
Evaluations can aide with understanding your mental health functioning, if you have learning disabilities, your IQ, any safety concerns to name a few. Likewise evaluations can come from recommendations of other agencies such as medical providers. Therefore this helps them determine proper treatment or if you qualify for services.
Common reasons for Psych Evals:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Head Trauma
- Memory Issues
- School Accommodation requests, such as disability verification for Universities and Colleges
- Disability evaluations (intellectual and mental)
- Immigration Evaluations
- IQ testing
- Learning Disability
- Diagnostic evaluations
- As well as many others not listed here.
What Should I Expect
First, You can expect to see the psychologist over multiple sessions when requesting a psychological eval.
You will start with participating in a clinical interview that will have many questions about your background, currently functioning and current needs.
Participants can expect to have questionnaires, self report measures and tests given both before first meeting, following meetings and during meetings.
Psychologists will provide a written report that will be given to you and any other provider or person you choose to sum up the findings. Psychologists will also review the findings, answer any questions and provide recommendations based on his findings.
Above all, It is possible to get the answers you have been looking for. Testing and evals can provide these answers and fill in the missing pieces.
Precise can have a psychologist help, therefore call for a free consultation now. Call and schedule a consultation today.
