Our Services

Psychotherapy

Everyone faces difficult moments in life. Sometimes those moments are signs pointing us towards opportunities for growth. Our providers are here to support you as you navigate life’s challenges.

Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessments can help clarify diagnoses, inform treatment planning, direct the content of individualized educational plans, and provide access to treatment resources/programs. Our goal with our assessments is not just to provide you with a diagnosis but to help you understand yourself, increase your self-compassion, and maximize your strengths moving forward.

Individual Therapy

Reaching out for professional help can be one of the hardest calls people make! Ideas about “strength”, the shame around mental health, and the fear of change can make it incredibly difficult to do what you’re doing. We are here to help!

FAQ

Assessment

What is an Assessment?

Psychological assessment refers to the objective measurement of psychological (cognitive, emotional, personality, etc) factors to help the individual understand themselves and how they function within various settings. This can include whether they meet criteria for certain groups, such as intellectually gifted, or for an emotional, behavioral or cognitive disorder (e.g. ADHD, Learning Disorder, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, etc). The type of assessment varies depending on the questions the individual would like to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions About Assesments

What are your common referral questions?

The most common referral question we receive is a differential diagnosis regarding Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The symptoms of ADHD are consistent with many other diagnoses so it is increasingly common for general practitioners and medication providers to require a formal evaluation before starting a course of medication. This type of evaluation can help determine if the symptoms are caused by ADHD or another diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or a specific learning disorder. 

While differential diagnoses for ADHD is our most common referral, we help our clients explore a range of different questions. For example, some folks want to know if they have a specific learning disorder (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), some want to rule in/out a bipolar or schizophrenia spectrum disorder, others would like to explore why they keep having the same problems at work/school, and others want to understand what academic and/or occupational focus will maximize their talents. We tailor our assessments to help you explore the questions about your life that are most important to you!

Can your reports help document the need for school accommodations and/or individualized educational plans?

Yes, our reports are frequently utilized to seek accommodations in school, both primary and at the college level, for standardized testing, and to inform schools on best practices for individualized educational plans.  

What other Types of Questions do your clients ask?

Do you accept insurance for assessments?

I do not presently accept insurance for assessment. However, I am finalizing contracts with most of the major insurers and will be accepting insurance shortly. I am able to provide a superbill you can use to seek reimbursement from your insurer until that time.I do not accept, and insurance will not reimburse, for forensic evaluations.

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Whatever type of service you are interested in, we are here to help. If you would like to request an appointment

Call or text (425) 426-2497

email: intake@rootandrenewalpsych.com