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Divergence Mental Health Group Llc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Littleton, CO 80130
We have several clinicians with a wide variety of specialties offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions, and we also offer psychological testing and evaluations.
Divergence Mental Health Group LLC supports diverse clients from all walks of life in achieving mental health goals related to depression and anxiety, neurodivergence, gender and sexuality, BIPOC, relationships, parenting and family concerns, and reproductive support. We are a judgment free zone that believes in holistic therapy and meeting clients where they are, using an individualized approach to treatment. We believe in equal access to affordable care and can work with you if we are not in your network.
We have several clinicians with a wide variety of specialties offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions, and we also offer psychological testing and evaluations.
Divergence Mental Health Group LLC supports diverse clients from all walks of life in achieving mental health goals related to depression and anxiety, neurodivergence, gender and sexuality, BIPOC, relationships, parenting and family concerns, and reproductive support. We are a judgment free zone that believes in holistic therapy and meeting clients where they are, using an individualized approach to treatment. We believe in equal access to affordable care and can work with you if we are not in your network.
![Photo of Elizabeth Jackson, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/97767364-8a04-4db8-973d-f1dfd564cb0c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Areas of Interest : Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Depression, Relationship and Social Skills Building, Divorce, Assessment; Substance Use Evaluations and Treatment, Personality and Intelligence Testing, Parenting Development, Court Ordered Evaluations and Counseling.
I have been practicing psychology very successfully for over 20 years. My story includes how I overcame my own struggles during a difficult divorce and the death of my father by using highly researched and validated techniques. As a result, I have mastered a clinically valid approach to overcoming life challenges. I believe my role is to serve as a facilitator to assist you in healing and realizing your true potential by developing the skill set to walk a uniquely determined path toward self-actualization.
Areas of Interest : Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, Depression, Relationship and Social Skills Building, Divorce, Assessment; Substance Use Evaluations and Treatment, Personality and Intelligence Testing, Parenting Development, Court Ordered Evaluations and Counseling.
I have been practicing psychology very successfully for over 20 years. My story includes how I overcame my own struggles during a difficult divorce and the death of my father by using highly researched and validated techniques. As a result, I have mastered a clinically valid approach to overcoming life challenges. I believe my role is to serve as a facilitator to assist you in healing and realizing your true potential by developing the skill set to walk a uniquely determined path toward self-actualization.
![Photo of Alan S Jacobson, PsyD, MBA, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c882015-2313-4f21-b6f1-484132a7e655/2/320x400.jpeg)
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore what is causing your symptoms and stress, and how therapy or testing might help.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories, including some newer innovative approaches and the ones that have been proven over decades. You should not wonder whether our work is helping - instead, it should be clear to you (and often the important people in your life) that you feel more comfortable, motivated, and content. Therapy helps people overcome challenges and find new meaning, and I am honored to help you on that path.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to explore what is causing your symptoms and stress, and how therapy or testing might help.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for 20 years. I use an integrative approach that borrows from many of the most powerful theories, including some newer innovative approaches and the ones that have been proven over decades. You should not wonder whether our work is helping - instead, it should be clear to you (and often the important people in your life) that you feel more comfortable, motivated, and content. Therapy helps people overcome challenges and find new meaning, and I am honored to help you on that path.
![Photo of Kevin Schlegel - Oak Tree Behavioral Services, PsyD, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4f7fe70a-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Oak Tree Behavioral Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CO 80228
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
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I offer a range of specialty services that generally fall outside the typical categories and tend to use a “whole person” approach to treatment and stabilization, though over the last 10+ years of intensive couple’s and individual work I’ve treated almost everything and welcome all issues large or small, no matter the complexity. I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy as well as Spiritual Emergence Coaching and meditation training for issues where mental health and spirituality meet. Lastly, I offer specialty testing to precisely identify problems and diagnoses, then use these to best determine what treatment will be most helpful.
I offer a range of specialty services that generally fall outside the typical categories and tend to use a “whole person” approach to treatment and stabilization, though over the last 10+ years of intensive couple’s and individual work I’ve treated almost everything and welcome all issues large or small, no matter the complexity. I offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy as well as Spiritual Emergence Coaching and meditation training for issues where mental health and spirituality meet. Lastly, I offer specialty testing to precisely identify problems and diagnoses, then use these to best determine what treatment will be most helpful.
![Photo of Richard F Spiegle, PsyD, MEd, BS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c6839f1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/7/320x400.jpeg)
Forensic services include: Competency evaluation regarding Guardianship, Conservatorship, Testamentary/Contractual Capacity, Decisional Capacity,Competence to Stand Trial, Insanity evaluations, Fitness for Duty, Parenting Time evaluations,and court appointments as Parenting Coordinator, Decision Maker, and Arbitrator.
My training for my doctorate was in child and family clinical practice and I obtained post-doctoral training in forensic psychology. I also received over 300 hour of training at the Neurosculpting Institute. In addition to my clinical and forensic practice, I have provided consultation services in such settings as Head Start, Federal Corrections, and Child Protection Services and for agencies serving the developmentally disabled. A large part of my practice has always included providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have been married for over 30 years and have seven children.
Forensic services include: Competency evaluation regarding Guardianship, Conservatorship, Testamentary/Contractual Capacity, Decisional Capacity,Competence to Stand Trial, Insanity evaluations, Fitness for Duty, Parenting Time evaluations,and court appointments as Parenting Coordinator, Decision Maker, and Arbitrator.
My training for my doctorate was in child and family clinical practice and I obtained post-doctoral training in forensic psychology. I also received over 300 hour of training at the Neurosculpting Institute. In addition to my clinical and forensic practice, I have provided consultation services in such settings as Head Start, Federal Corrections, and Child Protection Services and for agencies serving the developmentally disabled. A large part of my practice has always included providing psychotherapy for children, adolescents, couples, and families. I have been married for over 30 years and have seven children.
![Photo of Lisa Ramsey, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/75cfec0a-f057-452c-ba25-81f216477fd5/3/320x400.jpeg)
My specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management, grief, relationship issues, social skills, coping skills, self esteem, self care, work/life balance, parenting and psychological testing.
People seek therapy for a number of reasons. Whatever the reason I am dedicated to helping them see and reach their best selves. I have been working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 30 years and am committed to providing a non judgmental and safe environment where my clients are supported and accepted through the process of growth and change. I am here to provide each client with insight and interventions tailored to their needs.
My specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, stress management, grief, relationship issues, social skills, coping skills, self esteem, self care, work/life balance, parenting and psychological testing.
People seek therapy for a number of reasons. Whatever the reason I am dedicated to helping them see and reach their best selves. I have been working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the past 30 years and am committed to providing a non judgmental and safe environment where my clients are supported and accepted through the process of growth and change. I am here to provide each client with insight and interventions tailored to their needs.
![Photo of Melissa Angiel, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f996242-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Neuropsychology involves testing and diagnosing brain based issues (for example ADHD, Learning Disabilities or Head Trauma).
I strive to illuminate your existing strengths and help you to recognize ways to apply these strengths to the areas of your life where you are feeling discouraged or stuck. I will help you to regain your equilibrium, achieve your goals and bring out your best self. I address anxiety/ depression, relationship issues, couples therapy, addictions, weight/eating issues, divorce. I do extensive work with high functioning ambitious adults helping to refine personal goals, push past obstacles and more fully realize potential. I also love working with children, teens and parents.
Neuropsychology involves testing and diagnosing brain based issues (for example ADHD, Learning Disabilities or Head Trauma).
I strive to illuminate your existing strengths and help you to recognize ways to apply these strengths to the areas of your life where you are feeling discouraged or stuck. I will help you to regain your equilibrium, achieve your goals and bring out your best self. I address anxiety/ depression, relationship issues, couples therapy, addictions, weight/eating issues, divorce. I do extensive work with high functioning ambitious adults helping to refine personal goals, push past obstacles and more fully realize potential. I also love working with children, teens and parents.
![Photo of Ous H. Badwan - Birch Psychology, MFT, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e555f38-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
We conduct assessments that include academic (psycho-educational assessments), developmental (including autism specific testing) and social/emotional assessments.
Birch Psychology is a practice devoted to helping individuals and families grow, discover and reach their potential. This is the primary focus of all the clinicians in practice at Birch. Through specialties in working with adults, adolescents and children.
We conduct assessments that include academic (psycho-educational assessments), developmental (including autism specific testing) and social/emotional assessments.
Birch Psychology is a practice devoted to helping individuals and families grow, discover and reach their potential. This is the primary focus of all the clinicians in practice at Birch. Through specialties in working with adults, adolescents and children.
![Photo of Natalie S. Van Dusen, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c2cfd511-919a-4450-88dc-7c7ce489eaa8/4/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in working with couples, adults, and college students. I also specialize in psychoeducational testing, including ADHD and Learning Disability evaluations. Getting an accurate diagnosis is often a very important step in treating or improving functioning for individuals who experience these difficulties.
I specialize in working with couples, adults, and college students. I also specialize in psychoeducational testing, including ADHD and Learning Disability evaluations. Getting an accurate diagnosis is often a very important step in treating or improving functioning for individuals who experience these difficulties.
![Photo of Nic Showalter, MA, CAC-III, Drug & Alcohol Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cf42e5d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I see adult and adolescent clients experiencing difficulties with substances, addictions, trauma, mental health and sexually related concerns and dysfunction. I see clients for individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and group therapy. I am also an experienced evaluator, I provide mental health and substance abuse evaluations for the individual and the courts. I have been in the field of mental health, substance abuse/addiction therapy and treatment for 24 years, and I have worked with more than 2500 clients and families.
I see adult and adolescent clients experiencing difficulties with substances, addictions, trauma, mental health and sexually related concerns and dysfunction. I see clients for individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy and group therapy. I am also an experienced evaluator, I provide mental health and substance abuse evaluations for the individual and the courts. I have been in the field of mental health, substance abuse/addiction therapy and treatment for 24 years, and I have worked with more than 2500 clients and families.
![Photo of Lisa Griffiths - Center for Valued Living, PLLC, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/20ac7b5e-3981-4ebf-959d-5c26adf5c145/1/320x400.jpeg)
Center for Valued Living, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80237
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien!
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien!
![Photo of Danisa Suarez - Centro de Consejeria International, MA, LPC, SRT, ST, MHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/08eb629d-9fe3-4ee9-b538-8cd3764b6e2a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Centro de Consejeria International
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SRT, ST, MHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
My name is Danisa Suarez y soy BILINGUAL!!! Español/English - Feeling alone? Confused about who you are? Struggling with sexual issues? Victim of adultery? Depressed, anxious, or in a bad relationship? I've worked with women & couples for over 14 years. Let me help you with your intimacy & sexual problems. A trained professional can make a difference. Flexible hours. I do sessions in person & over the phone.
My name is Danisa Suarez y soy BILINGUAL!!! Español/English - Feeling alone? Confused about who you are? Struggling with sexual issues? Victim of adultery? Depressed, anxious, or in a bad relationship? I've worked with women & couples for over 14 years. Let me help you with your intimacy & sexual problems. A trained professional can make a difference. Flexible hours. I do sessions in person & over the phone.
![Photo of Erika Johnson - Mindful Connections Mental Health, LLC, PsyD, BC-TMH, CCATP](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6b4b6bec-d102-4375-9cf7-de64d10779eb/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mindful Connections Mental Health, LLC
PsyD, BC-TMH, CCATP
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Mindful Connections offers individual, couples, family and group counseling for a variety of concerns. Whether clients are simply struggling with everyday life changes or managing significant mental health concerns, MCMH can help! Our providers work with clients as young as 6 years old. The variety of modalities and focuses offered by our providers ensures we can address the concerns of our unique clients from multiple perspectives, creating a safe, comfortable environment that truly assists in meeting collaboratively established goals through interventions clearly outlined and agreed upon between client and provider.
Mindful Connections offers individual, couples, family and group counseling for a variety of concerns. Whether clients are simply struggling with everyday life changes or managing significant mental health concerns, MCMH can help! Our providers work with clients as young as 6 years old. The variety of modalities and focuses offered by our providers ensures we can address the concerns of our unique clients from multiple perspectives, creating a safe, comfortable environment that truly assists in meeting collaboratively established goals through interventions clearly outlined and agreed upon between client and provider.
![Photo of Nidia Ponce, LCSW, Spanish, English, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5e82e13b-f1f7-4051-8373-70db759a0f86/1/320x400.jpeg)
Nidia Ponce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Spanish, English
Verified Verified
Northglenn, CO 80234
Welcome and Bienvenida! Balancing the multiple demands of life is challenging. You may experience daily stress such as marital problems, parenting, financial pressures, and difficulties at work or school. Stressors can make you feel unmotivated and exhausted. Stress can turn into anxiety, depression, or medical problems that can keep you from living a full life. I can help you find ways to deal with difficult times, traumatic experiences and provide a comforting/safe place to examine your life, your relationships with your partner/children, and find solutions to specific problems.
Welcome and Bienvenida! Balancing the multiple demands of life is challenging. You may experience daily stress such as marital problems, parenting, financial pressures, and difficulties at work or school. Stressors can make you feel unmotivated and exhausted. Stress can turn into anxiety, depression, or medical problems that can keep you from living a full life. I can help you find ways to deal with difficult times, traumatic experiences and provide a comforting/safe place to examine your life, your relationships with your partner/children, and find solutions to specific problems.
![Photo of Lisa Griffiths - Center for Valued Living, PLLC, PsyD, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b7da197-a634-45e6-8aca-f60363d1cc27/1/320x400.jpeg)
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien! Email us with this info: In-person or telehealth, Insurance, Age, describe needs to be addressed.
We are a group of highly-qualified mental health therapists serving all over CO via telehealth and in-person (offices in Aurora). Our licensed therapists and supervised LPCC/SWC/intern providers take most insurances including Medicaid. See c4vl.com or photo gallery for details on our clinicians, & specialties, insurances. We are committed to anti-racist, neurodivergent-affirming, and GLBTQIA+ allied practice. We have providers who speak Spanish, French, and Russian. Hablamos Espanol tambien! Email us with this info: In-person or telehealth, Insurance, Age, describe needs to be addressed.
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Camille L. Reich
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
COUPLES, FAMILY, CHILD and INDIVIDUAL THERAPY. True Happiness and Stability Stems from the Quality of our Significant Relationships! I work from a strength-based, solution-focused, and systemic or relational orientation, all are evidence-based approaches. I focus on people's strengths and possibilities while addressing their real life difficulties. I also practice child-centered play therapy and provide personality, relationship (couple) and career assessments. I believe in a holistic approach to the therapeutic process that incorporates biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions empowering a person or family towards mastering life to its fullest. I look forward to consulting with you!
![Photo of Jill D Marvin, PsyD, Registered Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/99f3c4cb-8ce3-483b-a6a4-aac4f8167805/2/320x400.jpeg)
IN PERSON SESSIONS! I am taking new clients and can get you in quickly! Are you looking for a warm, welcoming, and safe space to talk about personal issues that are interfering with your mental wellness? I would love to talk with you about how we can work together to navigate through life's difficulties, heal emotional scars, relieve psychological struggles, and sort out relational problems. I work with individuals, couples, and families in distress, and I also offer a variety of mental health and psychoeducational assessments.
IN PERSON SESSIONS! I am taking new clients and can get you in quickly! Are you looking for a warm, welcoming, and safe space to talk about personal issues that are interfering with your mental wellness? I would love to talk with you about how we can work together to navigate through life's difficulties, heal emotional scars, relieve psychological struggles, and sort out relational problems. I work with individuals, couples, and families in distress, and I also offer a variety of mental health and psychoeducational assessments.
![Photo of Joelle Kruml, PsyD, ABPP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46e8646e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
The key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the right collaborative fit. Finding this fit can be a difficult task, especially when most of us wait until we are at the end of our rope- with our partner, our children, our employer, ourselves, etc., before we begin looking for some assistance. I have experience with a wide variety of issues from depression and anxiety to adolescent issues and assessment. I serve adults, families, couples, adolescents and children.
The key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the right collaborative fit. Finding this fit can be a difficult task, especially when most of us wait until we are at the end of our rope- with our partner, our children, our employer, ourselves, etc., before we begin looking for some assistance. I have experience with a wide variety of issues from depression and anxiety to adolescent issues and assessment. I serve adults, families, couples, adolescents and children.
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Angela M Beers
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, CO | MI
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80206
Waitlist for new clients
Our lives are full of beginnings and endings, of smaller and larger scale. Some changes are difficult to navigate, some we ignore and some we aren't even aware of. Before a new chapter can begin, one must be able to learn how to navigate through the experience and say goodbye. I facilitate opportunities that provide client's clarity and support with moving forward in the direction they desire. Making room for self-acceptance, more joy and deeper connections. I specialize in working with the marginalized and adults who are going through a process of change & growth, and those navigating difficult life transitions.
Our lives are full of beginnings and endings, of smaller and larger scale. Some changes are difficult to navigate, some we ignore and some we aren't even aware of. Before a new chapter can begin, one must be able to learn how to navigate through the experience and say goodbye. I facilitate opportunities that provide client's clarity and support with moving forward in the direction they desire. Making room for self-acceptance, more joy and deeper connections. I specialize in working with the marginalized and adults who are going through a process of change & growth, and those navigating difficult life transitions.
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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.