Psychological Assessment

DTA offers a variety of psychological assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Psychological assessments can provide deeper insight into emotional, behavioral, intellectual, academic, and occupational functioning. Evaluations may help clarify diagnoses, guide treatment recommendations, support school or workplace accommodations, and identify strengths as well as areas of difficulty.

Assessments are tailored to each individual’s unique concerns, referral questions, and goals. Depending on the evaluation type, services may include clinical interviews, psychological testing, scoring and interpretation of measures, comprehensive written reports, and personalized recommendations.

Reports are typically completed within approximately 3–6 weeks following the evaluation date. Expedited services may be available when clinically necessary.

Types of Assessments

Mental Health & Personality Assessment

Mental health and personality assessments may help clarify diagnostic questions, identify emotional and behavioral patterns, and guide treatment planning.

These evaluations may assess concerns related to:

• mood disorders

• anxiety

• personality functioning

• trauma

• behavioral concerns

• emotional regulation

• interpersonal functioning

• overall psychological well-being

Assessments may include clinical interviews, self-report measures, personality inventories, behavioral observations, and cognitive or emotional screening tools.

ADHD & Cognitive Assessment

ADHD and cognitive assessments may help evaluate concerns related to:

• attention and concentration

• executive functioning

• learning difficulties

• memory

• processing speed

• academic performance

• cognitive strengths and weaknesses

Evaluations are individualized based on referral concerns and may include comprehensive cognitive, academic, attention, and executive functioning measures.

Recommendations may support:

• treatment planning

• educational accommodations

• workplace accommodations

• academic support services

• diagnostic clarification

Learning Disorder & Vocational Assessment

Comprehensive evaluations may help identify learning disorders, academic challenges, cognitive differences, and vocational strengths or limitations.

These assessments may be useful for:

• academic planning

• educational accommodations

• vocational guidance

• disability-related documentation

• diagnostic clarification

• treatment recommendations

Assessments are individualized and may include intellectual, academic, cognitive, achievement, and personality measures depending on referral needs.

What To Expect

The Assessment Process

The assessment process typically includes:

• a clinical interview

• review of relevant history and records

• psychological testing

• scoring and interpretation of measures

• written report preparation

• feedback and recommendations

The length and structure of evaluations vary depending on the referral question and complexity of the assessment.

Clients are encouraged to ask questions throughout the process. We strive to create a supportive, collaborative environment where individuals feel informed and comfortable during testing.

There are no “right” or “wrong” answers during psychological testing. The goal is to better understand each individual’s unique experiences, strengths, and areas of concern in order to provide meaningful recommendations and support.

Specific Evaluations

Bariatric Psychological Evaluations

Psychological evaluations are a routine and important part of the preparation process for many bariatric surgery programs.

These evaluations are designed to support treatment readiness, identify strengths and potential challenges, and help patients feel informed and supported throughout the surgical process.

Bariatric evaluations may explore:

• emotional functioning

• eating behaviors

• coping strategies

• medical and mental health history

• lifestyle changes

• social support systems

• readiness for surgery and long-term adjustment

The evaluation process typically includes:

• a clinical interview

• psychological screening measures

• review of relevant medical and behavioral history

• written documentation required by the surgical team

Our clinicians aim to provide a respectful, nonjudgmental environment throughout the evaluation process.

Spinal Cord Stimulation Evaluations

Psychological evaluations are commonly required prior to spinal cord stimulation procedures and other chronic pain interventions.

These evaluations help assess emotional functioning, coping strategies, pain-related adjustment, expectations for treatment, and overall readiness for the procedure.

The evaluation process may include:

• clinical interview

• review of medical and mental health history

• psychological screening measures

• discussion of pain history and treatment experiences

• written documentation for the referring medical provider

Our goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative evaluation process while helping patients and medical teams better understand factors that may impact treatment outcomes.

Occupational & Specialty Evaluations

DTA also provides select occupational and specialty psychological evaluations required for licensing, employment, and certification purposes.

These services may include evaluations related to:

• security guard licensing

• occupational clearance

• employment-related psychological screening

• specialty referral evaluations

Please contact our intake team for additional information regarding availability and referral requirements.

Insurance & Payment Information

Insurance coverage for psychological assessment services varies depending on the type of evaluation, referral question, provider participation, and individual insurance plan.

Some assessments may be partially covered by insurance, while others may require private-pay arrangements.

Our intake team can help answer questions regarding:

• insurance participation

• prior authorization requirements

• estimated fees

• scheduling

• documentation needs

Please note that psychological assessment services often involve multiple components, including testing, scoring, interpretation, report writing, and feedback sessions.

Questions About Psychological Assessment Services?

We understand that beginning the assessment process can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our intake team is available to help answer questions regarding scheduling, evaluation types, insurance, and provider availability.