Psychological & Neuropsychological Evaluations

Comprehensive assessments that provide clarity, insight, and direction.

Expert Psychological & Neuropsychological Evaluations to Support Informed Decisions

We provide comprehensive psychological evaluations in Salt Lake City for children, adolescents, and adults seeking clarity about cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

These evaluations are used to answer important questions about diagnosis, learning, attention, emotional functioning, and overall performance across settings. Psychological evaluations involve applying clinical methods to better understand how an individual thinks, learns, and functions.

Our goal is to provide clear, well-reasoned conclusions along with practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps.

Evaluations We Offer

  • ADHD Fitness Evaluations: Assess attention, executive functioning, and related symptoms to determine whether ADHD is present.
  • Autism Assessments: Evaluate social communication, behavior patterns, and developmental history to determine whether autism is present.
  • Learning Disorder Evaluations: Assess academic skills and cognitive functioning to identify learning differences and support educational planning. 
  • Trauma Evaluations: Evaluate emotional, behavioral, and psychological functioning, including trauma-related symptoms.
  • TBI Evaluations: Assess cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning following a brain injury to determine the impact on memory, attention, and daily functioning.
  • Dementia Evaluations: Assess memory, cognitive functioning, and changes over time to determine whether dementia or another neurocognitive condition is present.
  • Developmental Disability Evaluations: Assess cognitive, adaptive, and developmental functioning to determine the presence of an intellectual or developmental disability and support planning for services and care.

Psychological Evaluations

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Forensic Evaluations

When to Consider a Psychological Evaluation

A psychological evaluation may be helpful when:

  • Symptoms are unclear or difficult to diagnose
  • Previous treatment has not been effective
  • There are concerns about attention, learning, or emotional functioning
  • School, work, or daily life is being impacted
  • Documentation is needed for accommodations or support
  • There are questions about how to move forward with treatment

Our Approach

We approach psychological evaluations with depth, care, and clinical precision.

  • Thorough and individualized assessment process
  • Careful consideration of overlapping conditions
  • Clear distinction between findings and interpretation
  • Thoughtful, evidence-based conclusions

Our goal is not just to provide a diagnosis, but to offer a clear understanding of how someone functions and what will be most helpful moving forward.

What a Psychological Evaluation Includes

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Detailed Clinical Interview

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Standardized Testing (Including Cognitive, Emotional, Social, and/or Behavioral Functioning)

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Review of Relevant Records (School, Medical, or Prior Evaluations)

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Input from Parents, Teachers, or Other Sources 

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Careful Integration of all Data into a Comprehensive Report with Individual Recommendations

Learn More About Our Psychological Evaluations

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Schedule Your Psychological Evaluation

If you’re ready to move forward, or even just exploring whether this is the right next step, we’re here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a psychological evaluation?

A psychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to provide a clear, in-depth understanding of how you think, feel, and function. It integrates clinical interviews, standardized testing, and relevant history into a cohesive set of conclusions (such as diagnosis) and recommendations tailored to you.

Therapy focuses on ongoing support and treatment, while a psychological evaluation is focused on clarity and answers. Evaluations are typically time-limited and result in a detailed report that explains patterns, diagnoses (when appropriate), and specific recommendations. 

We take a deep, integrative approach, rather than relying on quick or surface-level conclusions. By combining multiple sources of data and carefully considering your full context, we provide answers that are not only accurate, but meaningful and actionable.

A psychological evaluation provides clarity, especially when things have felt confusing, inconsistent, or difficult to fully understand. Rather than focusing on one piece of the picture, an evaluation brings everything together—your history, current experiences, patterns, strengths, and areas of difficulty—into a clear, cohesive understanding.

Many clients find that having a well-reasoned explanation for what they’ve been experiencing helps them move forward with more confidence, direction, and targeted support. This can include shortening the duration of treatment, getting useful supports in place, improving the effectiveness of therapy, and providing personalized recommendations that align with your values and strengths.

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You don’t have to do this alone. Healing is possible and we’d be honored to support you.

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