Psychological Evaluations
What is the Purpose of a Psychological Evaluation?
A comprehensive assessment by a trained professional is a crucial first step in understanding and addressing the difficulties which an individual is experiencing. At Manning Psychological Services the purpose of our evaluations is not simply to assign a diagnostic label to you or your child. Rather, our assessments are seen as means for developing a deeper understanding of why someone is behaving and feeling the way they are, so that appropriate treatment can be structured and implemented.
When is a Psychological Assessment Appropriate?
It is strongly recommended that a comprehensive psychological assessment be conducted when an individual is considering counseling or medication therapy for themselves or their child. Also, when a child is suspected of having a developmental, emotional, or learning disability, a professional evaluation is an essential first step for developing early interventions, and in identifying educational and mental health services for which an individual may be eligible.
What is involved in a Psychological Evaluation?
Psychological evaluations are conducted in a one-to-one setting with Dr. Manning. Evaluations can generally be completed in three to four sessions, depending on the nature of the concern. The first step in any evaluation is meeting with the individual or parent to develop an understanding of the current concern, as well as a clear goal for having an assessment conducted. Following an appropriate number of testing sessions, the evaluation is concluded with the discussion of the assessment findings and recommendations.
Will I Receive a Written Report?
Yes. All evaluations at Manning Psychological Services include a written report. This document will describe the assessment results, make a diagnosis (when appropriate), and provide thoughtful and realistic treatment recommendations and strategies. Our written evaluations can be helpful not only to you, but to other educational and medical professionals who are working with yourself or your child.
