Psychological Assessment
I provide psychological assessment for children, adolescents and adults when there are important questions about attention, learning, or performance that require careful evaluation.
These evaluations are often most useful when the situation is not straightforward or when the outcome of testing will lead to meaningful academic or professional consequences.
When assessment is most useful
Assessment can be particularly helpful when:
How I approach assessment
Assessment is not simply a process of assigning a diagnosis.
In many cases, the most important outcome is a clearer understanding of how someone approaches work, manages demands, and responds to pressure, along with what may be interfering with consistent performance.
This often includes considering multiple factors, such as attention, organization, performance expectations, environment, and broader patterns of functioning. While diagnostic clarification can be part of the process, the goal is a more complete and useful understanding of the problem. The goal is to arrive at an understanding that can inform practical decisions.
Experience
I have extensive experience in psychological assessment, including serving as Director of Assessment in a student and resident mental health setting for over a decade.
My work has included evaluations related to attention, executive functioning, and learning in high-performing academic and professional populations, including students, medical school residents, and early-career professionals. My practice focuses on helping individuals better understand questions about their performance in demanding environments.
Areas of evaluation may include
Fit
Assessment is most useful when individuals are open to a thoughtful and nuanced understanding of their functioning, rather than seeking a specific diagnosis.
Next steps
If you are considering an evaluation, you are welcome to reach out to discuss whether assessment would be useful in your situation.