Psychological Assessment
Understanding Your Child’s Needs, Strengths, and Potential
As a parent, you want to support your child in every way possible. When learning feels harder than it should, when emotions seem overwhelming, or when behavior changes in ways you don’t fully understand, it can leave you worried and unsure of what to do next.
A psychological assessment can provide clarity, direction, and peace of mind. Through a careful, strengths-based evaluation, we help you better understand how your child thinks, learns, feels, and relates to the world. And we provide clear, practical recommendations to support growth at home and at school.
What is a psychological assessment?
A psychological assessment is a structured process designed to better understand how your child thinks, learns, behaves, and experiences emotions. It brings together different sources of information so we can see the full picture, not just isolated concerns.
Depending on your child’s needs, the assessment may include interviews, guided activities, questionnaires, and standardized testing. All sessions are conducted in a supportive, child-friendly environment, at a pace that helps your child feel comfortable and respected.
The goal is not simply to assign a label. It is to understand your child’s unique profile of strengths and challenges so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
When is an assessment helpful?
Parents often reach out when something doesn’t feel quite right, even if they cannot yet name what it is. An assessment can be helpful when your child is experiencing:
Ongoing difficulties with reading, writing, or math
Trouble focusing, staying organized, or managing attention
Frustration with school despite strong effort
Emotional changes such as anxiety, sadness, or irritability
Social challenges or difficulty connecting with peers
Questions about autism spectrum traits or developmental differences
Sometimes concerns are clear. Other times, it is simply a feeling that your child is working harder than they should be, or not being fully understood.
Early understanding can make a meaningful difference. With the right insight and support, children gain confidence, families feel more grounded, and schools can respond more effectively.
A strengths-based perspective
Learning differences are not a sign of low intelligence or lack of effort. They reflect differences in how the brain processes information, and many children with challenges also show remarkable creativity, insight, and problem-solving strengths.
A thoughtful assessment helps you understand the whole child, not just the concerns, so confidence can grow and support can truly fit.
Our assessment process
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1. Initial Consultation
We begin with a conversation to understand your concerns, your child’s history, and the questions you hope the assessment will answer.
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2. Assessment Sessions
Your child meets with a trained professional for interviews, guided activities, and standardized testing in a calm, child-friendly setting.
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3. Feedback Meeting
We meet with you to explain the results clearly and thoughtfully, answering your questions and discussing what the findings mean.
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4. Written Report & Recommendations
You receive a detailed, practical report outlining strengths, areas of need, and specific recommendations for home and school.
What you receive
At the end of the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report that clearly explains your child’s strengths, areas of challenge, and, when appropriate, diagnostic conclusions.
More importantly, you will receive practical guidance. Recommendations are tailored to your child and may include:
Strategies to support learning and emotional regulation at home
Guidance for school accommodations or classroom adjustments
Suggestions for counseling, skill-building, or further support if needed
Our goal is that you leave the process not only with answers, but with a clear and confident plan for next steps.
Psychological assessment for adults
While most of our assessments are for children and adolescents, we also work with adults seeking greater clarity about their own learning, attention, or emotional functioning.
Adults may pursue assessment to better understand long-standing challenges with focus, organization, or time management, including questions about ADHD. Others seek clarity around mood concerns, personality patterns, or difficulties in work or academic settings. Some adults simply want a deeper understanding of how they think, learn, and relate to others.
An adult assessment follows a similar structured process, including interviews and standardized measures, and results in a clear, comprehensive report. When appropriate, recommendations may include workplace accommodations, therapy, coaching, or further consultation.
If you are an adult considering assessment, we welcome you to request a consultation to discuss your goals.
Frequently asked questions
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The timeline varies depending on the referral question and the type of evaluation needed. Most assessments are completed over several sessions, followed by a feedback meeting and written report. We will outline the expected timeline during your initial consultation.
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Not always. Some assessments lead to a clear diagnosis, while others clarify strengths, learning profiles, or areas of emotional need without assigning a label. Our goal is understanding and guidance, not simply diagnosis.
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Yes. Our reports are comprehensive and designed to support school accommodations and learning plans when appropriate. We can also coordinate directly with school counselors if you wish.
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Assessments are conducted in a supportive, child-friendly environment. We work at a pace that helps children feel comfortable and respected.
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Yes. Depending on your child’s needs, we may recommend counseling, skill-building, parent consultation, or coordination with schools. Ongoing support is available through VIP if desired.
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The first step is to request a consultation. We will discuss your concerns, determine whether an assessment is appropriate, and explain next steps clearly.
Getting started
If you are wondering whether a psychological assessment is right for your child, we invite you to begin with a consultation. Together, we will clarify your concerns, answer your questions, and determine the most helpful next steps.