Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Tarzana, CA
The ideal client is 5 - 35 years old, experiencing academic, behavioral, psychological, functional, occupational or social problems, such as difficulty learning, regulating emotion, developing and maintaining friendships, problem-solving, acting in age-appropriate ways, thinking clearly, sustaining attention, or working. I offer strength-based assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults including psychoeducational, psychological, and accommodations testing for the purpose of diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and intervention planning. This includes school placement, IEP goals, support services, accommodations, and referrals. I also work clinically with parents and siblings of special needs children, and children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.
The ideal client is 5 - 35 years old, experiencing academic, behavioral, psychological, functional, occupational or social problems, such as difficulty learning, regulating emotion, developing and maintaining friendships, problem-solving, acting in age-appropriate ways, thinking clearly, sustaining attention, or working. I offer strength-based assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults including psychoeducational, psychological, and accommodations testing for the purpose of diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and intervention planning. This includes school placement, IEP goals, support services, accommodations, and referrals. I also work clinically with parents and siblings of special needs children, and children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.
Rebecca Pasternak
Licensed Educational Psychologist, EdM, NCSP, LEP
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356
I provide individual counseling with students from elementary school through college to help provide tools and coping skills for success. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify a student's barrier to school success, both academically, and social-emotionally. Any learning, behavioral, or mental health disorders are identified, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability. I also provide Gifted testing.
I provide individual counseling with students from elementary school through college to help provide tools and coping skills for success. I also conduct psycho-educational assessments to identify a student's barrier to school success, both academically, and social-emotionally. Any learning, behavioral, or mental health disorders are identified, including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability. I also provide Gifted testing.
My evaluations and treatments help advocate for diagnostic-specific services from the school district, Regional Center, medical insurance, and other state entities to help clients reach their potential.
In many situations, family members or individuals become concerned about a loved one's or their own development or mental health. My practice, Achieving Milestones & Progress (A.M.P.) Autism, helps families or individuals to understand and improve their loved one's or their own developmental or psychiatric needs through comprehensive evaluations and/or treatments. In doing so, it is hoped that individuals of all ages and functioning levels can reach their full potentials and continue to make progress and grow throughout the lifespan. Families will also be better equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to facilitate that process.
My evaluations and treatments help advocate for diagnostic-specific services from the school district, Regional Center, medical insurance, and other state entities to help clients reach their potential.
In many situations, family members or individuals become concerned about a loved one's or their own development or mental health. My practice, Achieving Milestones & Progress (A.M.P.) Autism, helps families or individuals to understand and improve their loved one's or their own developmental or psychiatric needs through comprehensive evaluations and/or treatments. In doing so, it is hoped that individuals of all ages and functioning levels can reach their full potentials and continue to make progress and grow throughout the lifespan. Families will also be better equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to facilitate that process.
I've maintained a private practice with the overarching objective of helping individuals, couples, and families enhance the quality of their relationships and connections, ultimately guiding them toward a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
I've maintained a private practice with the overarching objective of helping individuals, couples, and families enhance the quality of their relationships and connections, ultimately guiding them toward a more fulfilling and enjoyable life.
Zhanna Shekhtmeyster (Licensed Educational Psychologist)
MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356
I offer various evaluations—psychoeducational, independent, and gifted—provide accessibility assessments for accomodations in the classroom and on standardized exams (Kinder through College), and offer consultation and collaborative advocacy to support families in navigating complex educational systems, ensuring the needs of neurodiverse learners are met.
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and I specialize in supporting students and families, with a focus on boosting confidence, resilience, and academic success. My ideal client is someone navigating school challenges, including understanding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and accommodations for college admissions. My mission is to empower my clients with the tools they need to excel in their academic journey.
I offer various evaluations—psychoeducational, independent, and gifted—provide accessibility assessments for accomodations in the classroom and on standardized exams (Kinder through College), and offer consultation and collaborative advocacy to support families in navigating complex educational systems, ensuring the needs of neurodiverse learners are met.
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist and I specialize in supporting students and families, with a focus on boosting confidence, resilience, and academic success. My ideal client is someone navigating school challenges, including understanding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), 504 plans, and accommodations for college admissions. My mission is to empower my clients with the tools they need to excel in their academic journey.
Eva Sahar Moheban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Do you desire more empowerment and mastery over your life? Do you intuitively sense you are destined for more, but are plagued by fears and doubts? Are you committed to your growth, but feel stuck in low-moods or trauma spirals? In our work together, we will take an honest inventory of everything that is no longer serving you, such as, old, destructive patterns, false limiting beliefs, and intrusive negative self-talk that unconsciously runs on a loop. My intention is to empower you to make lasting changes and to ultimately help you see yourself through a more honest and loving lens.
Do you desire more empowerment and mastery over your life? Do you intuitively sense you are destined for more, but are plagued by fears and doubts? Are you committed to your growth, but feel stuck in low-moods or trauma spirals? In our work together, we will take an honest inventory of everything that is no longer serving you, such as, old, destructive patterns, false limiting beliefs, and intrusive negative self-talk that unconsciously runs on a loop. My intention is to empower you to make lasting changes and to ultimately help you see yourself through a more honest and loving lens.
We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My style is interactive, direct, and supportive. I focus on the here-and-now but recognize that one's past impacts choices, feelings, and behaviors in the present. I hope you find therapy with me to be a safe, nurturing, productive experience.
We only know what we know, no shame in not knowing what we don’t. Consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey to a more fulfilling life. Therapy shouldn't have to be complicated or intimidating. I work with a compassionate, supportive, and individualized approach reducing your distress and symptoms and build your strength and resilience. I'm a lmft with over 35 years experience. My style is interactive, direct, and supportive. I focus on the here-and-now but recognize that one's past impacts choices, feelings, and behaviors in the present. I hope you find therapy with me to be a safe, nurturing, productive experience.
I am a clinical psychologist with specialty in traumatic stress, particularly how trauma-related challenges impact interpersonal relationships. I help individuals gain perspective so they can move forward without being held back by past traumas or experiences. Trauma can hold us back and impact our self-perception, our beliefs about others, and how we interact with our environment. We will we work together to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth to ensure that you move forward feeling empowered.
I am a clinical psychologist with specialty in traumatic stress, particularly how trauma-related challenges impact interpersonal relationships. I help individuals gain perspective so they can move forward without being held back by past traumas or experiences. Trauma can hold us back and impact our self-perception, our beliefs about others, and how we interact with our environment. We will we work together to promote resilience and post-traumatic growth to ensure that you move forward feeling empowered.
Deonae S Shackelford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
Tarzana, CA 91356 (Online Only)
Deonae Shackelford MSW, LCSW, is dedicated to integrating mind, body, and spirit to assist self-healers challenged with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Her practice also welcomes those seeking personal growth and inner healing. This is a space for individuals to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being and Self-discovery.
Deonae Shackelford MSW, LCSW, is dedicated to integrating mind, body, and spirit to assist self-healers challenged with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. Her practice also welcomes those seeking personal growth and inner healing. This is a space for individuals to embark on a journey towards holistic well-being and Self-discovery.
Asking for help can be difficult. Once a person or a family takes that step, I aim to provide a safe and collaborative space in which to explore their concerns and difficulties to find long-lasting relief. I appreciate how tough life can be. I help individuals of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty managing their anger, relationship concerns, ADHD, difficulty processing past trauma, as well as problems with sleep, body image, self-esteem, acculturation, and organizational difficulties. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
Asking for help can be difficult. Once a person or a family takes that step, I aim to provide a safe and collaborative space in which to explore their concerns and difficulties to find long-lasting relief. I appreciate how tough life can be. I help individuals of all ages who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty managing their anger, relationship concerns, ADHD, difficulty processing past trauma, as well as problems with sleep, body image, self-esteem, acculturation, and organizational difficulties. I am bilingual in Spanish and English.
Dr. Brian Swanson provides a wide range of strength-based psychotherapeutic services targeting the needs and challenges of children, transitional age youth, adults, as well as couples and families. More specifically, Dr. Swanson offers a comprehensive, evidence-based, and highly effective treatment approach that allows for practical strategies and interventions for difficulties within the home, school, work and other social environments. Dr. Swanson's individualized clinical practice also incorporates the latest empirical research and developments within the field.
Dr. Brian Swanson provides a wide range of strength-based psychotherapeutic services targeting the needs and challenges of children, transitional age youth, adults, as well as couples and families. More specifically, Dr. Swanson offers a comprehensive, evidence-based, and highly effective treatment approach that allows for practical strategies and interventions for difficulties within the home, school, work and other social environments. Dr. Swanson's individualized clinical practice also incorporates the latest empirical research and developments within the field.
Some areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, weight, pain, insomnia (CBT-I), stress management, women's health issues, and bariatric pre-surgical evaluations.
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."
Some areas of specialty include depression, anxiety, weight, pain, insomnia (CBT-I), stress management, women's health issues, and bariatric pre-surgical evaluations.
As we all continue to navigate life's transitions and changes, we eventually find ourselves needing guidance and support along the way. Whether you or someone you know is currently thriving or struggling in life, deciding to seek therapy can often be a helpful, rewarding, and life-changing experience. Finding and choosing a therapist, however, could be challenging and overwhelming. Not only must practical matters be considered, such as fees and scheduling, so must the therapist's style, approach, and qualifications. In other words, it has to be a "good fit" and it must "feel right."
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Accent On Wellness Psychology Associates, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD, QME
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
Mental health issues and work? Call for disability evaluation info.
Whether you are in crisis, need a disability evaluation, POST Appeal, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME/AME) or just need someone to talk to, I can provide you with a confidential process that is centered on your emotional needs. As a psychologist with many years of experience, I help individuals, couples and families find balance and happiness in their relationships in order to live more productive, enjoyable lives by focusing on finding real life solutions tailored to each individual. Are you ready to find solutions to your problems? Call me for a free telephone consultation, or select "Appointment Request" on my website.
Mental health issues and work? Call for disability evaluation info.
Whether you are in crisis, need a disability evaluation, POST Appeal, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME/AME) or just need someone to talk to, I can provide you with a confidential process that is centered on your emotional needs. As a psychologist with many years of experience, I help individuals, couples and families find balance and happiness in their relationships in order to live more productive, enjoyable lives by focusing on finding real life solutions tailored to each individual. Are you ready to find solutions to your problems? Call me for a free telephone consultation, or select "Appointment Request" on my website.
Is your child struggling in school, anxious, can't focus or seems depressed? Dr. Shiro Torquato specializes in PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS and EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS for children and teens. If your child is getting poor grades, having difficulty paying attention, or can't make friends, a psychological assessment could reveal the source of these issues. The results of this assessment will suggest interventions to help your child be happier and more successful. Dr. Torquato performs a comprehensive evaluation of your child's learning, cognitive abilities, social/emotional functioning and behavior to determine the core problems and make recommendations to help your child succeed at home and school.
Is your child struggling in school, anxious, can't focus or seems depressed? Dr. Shiro Torquato specializes in PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS and EDUCATIONAL CONSULTATIONS for children and teens. If your child is getting poor grades, having difficulty paying attention, or can't make friends, a psychological assessment could reveal the source of these issues. The results of this assessment will suggest interventions to help your child be happier and more successful. Dr. Torquato performs a comprehensive evaluation of your child's learning, cognitive abilities, social/emotional functioning and behavior to determine the core problems and make recommendations to help your child succeed at home and school.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and completed an APA predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Throughout my graduate training and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and completed an APA predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Throughout my graduate training and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings.
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Julissa Cortes [Psychological Testing]
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Encino, CA 91316
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and completed an APA predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Throughout my graduate training and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at Lifespan who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults providing comprehensive psychological testing. I received my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and completed an APA predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Throughout my graduate training and post-doctoral training, I have worked in hospitals, schools, community mental health, and outpatient clinic settings.
By providing a comprehensive psychological evaluation, we can provide diagnostic clarification for individuals beginning at age 4 through adulthood.
L.A. Psychological Assessment provides comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational diagnostic assessments to individuals of all ages by experienced providers. We aim to provide each client with the information necessary to guide their path to success.
By providing a comprehensive psychological evaluation, we can provide diagnostic clarification for individuals beginning at age 4 through adulthood.
L.A. Psychological Assessment provides comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational diagnostic assessments to individuals of all ages by experienced providers. We aim to provide each client with the information necessary to guide their path to success.
Our initial consultation will help identify the areas you wish to address, provide diagnosis or determine if further evaluation or testing is needed, determine if therapy is indicated, and help to get you on the right track towards your goals for your child, family and self.
Ashley Children's Psychology Center specializes in childhood issues, including AD/HD, Asperger's, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Learning Disorders, Social Issues, Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Divorce and Behavior Problems. We focus on helping children and teens overcome problems of behavior, mood, self-esteem, trauma, divorce and socialization. Parents learn techniques to improve their child's functioning and put harmony back in family living. Family sessions are used to improve communication, cooperation and foster closeness . Adults with ADHD are helped to function at their best while learning to manage the symptoms.
Our initial consultation will help identify the areas you wish to address, provide diagnosis or determine if further evaluation or testing is needed, determine if therapy is indicated, and help to get you on the right track towards your goals for your child, family and self.
Ashley Children's Psychology Center specializes in childhood issues, including AD/HD, Asperger's, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Learning Disorders, Social Issues, Anxiety and Depression, Trauma, Divorce and Behavior Problems. We focus on helping children and teens overcome problems of behavior, mood, self-esteem, trauma, divorce and socialization. Parents learn techniques to improve their child's functioning and put harmony back in family living. Family sessions are used to improve communication, cooperation and foster closeness . Adults with ADHD are helped to function at their best while learning to manage the symptoms.
Psychological testing & evaluation also available: please call for pricing.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety or anger, these emotions can impact all areas of your life (including your relationships, work, peace of mind) and prevent you from being your best self. As your provider, my goal is to give you the tools to reach your personal goals and process and cope better with life circumstances in a non-judgmental and therapeutic environment. When you make a change, everything around you is forced to change how it reacts to you and that is how therapy becomes a powerful process.
Psychological testing & evaluation also available: please call for pricing.
Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety or anger, these emotions can impact all areas of your life (including your relationships, work, peace of mind) and prevent you from being your best self. As your provider, my goal is to give you the tools to reach your personal goals and process and cope better with life circumstances in a non-judgmental and therapeutic environment. When you make a change, everything around you is forced to change how it reacts to you and that is how therapy becomes a powerful process.
I perform psychological testing.
My goal as a licensed psychologist is to help individuals, couples, families, and groups find harmony between what they "think," how they "feel," and what they "do" as they work through multiple life challenges and demands. Since its beginning, the vision of my practice has focused on providing culturally-sensitive mental health services to diverse populations exhibiting a full range of difficulties and psychological disorders. This vision is launched from a cognitive-behavioral framework. My practice reflects the insight offered by Albert Einstein: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Hence, for change to happen, "thinking matters."
I perform psychological testing.
My goal as a licensed psychologist is to help individuals, couples, families, and groups find harmony between what they "think," how they "feel," and what they "do" as they work through multiple life challenges and demands. Since its beginning, the vision of my practice has focused on providing culturally-sensitive mental health services to diverse populations exhibiting a full range of difficulties and psychological disorders. This vision is launched from a cognitive-behavioral framework. My practice reflects the insight offered by Albert Einstein: "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Hence, for change to happen, "thinking matters."
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Testing and Evaluation Therapists
What is a psychological evaluation?
A psychological evaluation is a test or assessment most commonly administered by a trained psychologist that is intended to be used in the diagnosis of specific psychological conditions, such as ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, dementia or Alzheimer's, and learning disabilities. Psychological evaluations can help inform future treatment decisions and help direct clients to professionals and resources that may be most helpful, such as potential therapy options or additional school supports.
Can psychological evaluations be done on individuals of any age group?
Psychological evaluations are conducted on individuals of all ages and can be beneficial to individuals across the lifespan. However, specific types of evaluations may be most frequently conducted on individuals of certain age groups. For instance, ADHD or learning disability testing is often conducted in children ages 4-12--the period of time when ADHD symptoms most commonly emerge. In contrast, cognitive functioning assessments, such as those conducted to diagnose dementia, are most commonly conducted in elderly individuals. Clients should ensure that the psychologist they are seeing has specific expertise in conducting evaluations in their age group to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis.
How long does a psychological evaluation take?
Psychological evaluations vary in length depending on the test being administered and the goals of the evaluation; however, most evaluations are 2-4 hours in length. Some evaluations may take as long as 8 hours but can often be spread across multiple days. In some cases, clients will also attend an intake session or interview, which can help the psychologist assess client functioning outside of the testing environment.
How should I prepare for a psychological test and evaluation?
Individuals do not need to prepare for psychological tests or evaluations in most cases, as they are intended to measure a client's baseline psychological status without test-specific preparation. However, clients may want to brainstorm a list of questions for their psychologist about any tests they are receiving prior to the assessment, including what potential outcomes may mean for what next steps the client should take.