Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Gainesville, FL
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Whether navigating individual therapy or undergoing an evaluation, the relationship we build is an integral part of the process.
Thank you for reading my page! I work with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences; however, I am specialized in working with neurodiverse, autistic, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. To help you get what you want out of therapy, I will use active and evidence based strategies in tandem with building a collaborating relationship where you can feel understood and respected in this process. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and draw from the most effective treatment for your specific needs and goals.
Whether navigating individual therapy or undergoing an evaluation, the relationship we build is an integral part of the process.
Thank you for reading my page! I work with people from a range of backgrounds and experiences; however, I am specialized in working with neurodiverse, autistic, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. To help you get what you want out of therapy, I will use active and evidence based strategies in tandem with building a collaborating relationship where you can feel understood and respected in this process. I am trained in a variety of treatment modalities and draw from the most effective treatment for your specific needs and goals.
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I offer comprehensive psychological testing for various concerns, including focus, academic achievement, executive function, autism, and more.
Compassionate Psychological Support: Everyone needs help sometimes, but not everyone has the support they need. I am here to provide that support.
I offer comprehensive psychological testing for various concerns, including focus, academic achievement, executive function, autism, and more.
Compassionate Psychological Support: Everyone needs help sometimes, but not everyone has the support they need. I am here to provide that support.
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Student Success Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32608
We offer services including counseling for college students experiencing anxiety, psychoeducational testing for elementary students with learning differences, executive functioning skills training for high school students needing organizational supports, behavior therapy for middle school students with emotion and behavior control challenges, and more.
Students with anxiety, ADHD, and academic/behavior challenges often struggle with social relationships, self-esteem, self-regulation, and school-related stress. They want to feel confident, but they need skills and support to manage their feelings, behavior, and learning. We're here to provide encouragement and guidance to help students of all ages succeed in school, at home, and in life. We specialize in supporting students by discovering their strengths and needs and delivering effective emotional, behavioral, and academic interventions.
We offer services including counseling for college students experiencing anxiety, psychoeducational testing for elementary students with learning differences, executive functioning skills training for high school students needing organizational supports, behavior therapy for middle school students with emotion and behavior control challenges, and more.
Students with anxiety, ADHD, and academic/behavior challenges often struggle with social relationships, self-esteem, self-regulation, and school-related stress. They want to feel confident, but they need skills and support to manage their feelings, behavior, and learning. We're here to provide encouragement and guidance to help students of all ages succeed in school, at home, and in life. We specialize in supporting students by discovering their strengths and needs and delivering effective emotional, behavioral, and academic interventions.
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Inner Harmony Psychotherapy and Assessments
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32606
Hello! At Inner Harmony, we specialize in ADHD/Learning Disability evaluations and career assessment/counseling. We provide specific recommendations and resources tailored uniquely to you. Many things can impact your mood, attention, interpersonal relationships, and academic success- it can be difficult to decipher what is causing your difficulties and where to move forward from there! Psychological testing may help you/your child better understand the areas that are causing difficulty, highlight you/your child's unique strengths and areas of difficulty, and provide resources and recommendations for a path forward.
Hello! At Inner Harmony, we specialize in ADHD/Learning Disability evaluations and career assessment/counseling. We provide specific recommendations and resources tailored uniquely to you. Many things can impact your mood, attention, interpersonal relationships, and academic success- it can be difficult to decipher what is causing your difficulties and where to move forward from there! Psychological testing may help you/your child better understand the areas that are causing difficulty, highlight you/your child's unique strengths and areas of difficulty, and provide resources and recommendations for a path forward.
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Testing may be from 1-2 days and we normally generate an 18+ page detailed report.
Thirty years of experience providing clinical and forensic adult and pediatric neuropsychological assessement. This includes head injuries, developmental disoders, ADHD, LD, Asperger's. Forensic evaluations are conducted by retainer by defense (IME/CME) or by plaintiff attorney. Recognized as expert in state and federal court. Most of my psychotherapy is geared to longer term insight-oriented treatment and I enjoy working with physicians, professionals, officers and military.
Testing may be from 1-2 days and we normally generate an 18+ page detailed report.
Thirty years of experience providing clinical and forensic adult and pediatric neuropsychological assessement. This includes head injuries, developmental disoders, ADHD, LD, Asperger's. Forensic evaluations are conducted by retainer by defense (IME/CME) or by plaintiff attorney. Recognized as expert in state and federal court. Most of my psychotherapy is geared to longer term insight-oriented treatment and I enjoy working with physicians, professionals, officers and military.
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We offer high quality psychological services (testing and therapy) using evidence-based and integrative methods let us provide a holistic approach to better understanding you. We practice cultural humility and help our clients achieve their goals with empathy and compassion while providing a safe, collaborative environment in which diversity is celebrated and supported in all of its forms. We are dedicated to improving our professional competence through continuing education and consultation. We offer workshops, teaching and supervision for mental health professionals.
We offer high quality psychological services (testing and therapy) using evidence-based and integrative methods let us provide a holistic approach to better understanding you. We practice cultural humility and help our clients achieve their goals with empathy and compassion while providing a safe, collaborative environment in which diversity is celebrated and supported in all of its forms. We are dedicated to improving our professional competence through continuing education and consultation. We offer workshops, teaching and supervision for mental health professionals.
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Alexander Chin
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32605 (Online Only)
As a man and a father, you never expected to need to ask for help. Yet, life has become particularly tough. It’s hard to talk about, but the worrying and emotional ups and downs have made it hard to find enjoyment in life. Your spouse has pointed out that you are moody and seem different. You’ve had enough of this, though, and are ready for a change. Not just for your family, but for yourself, too. You might not know where to start, but you won't let that hold you back. While getting to work can be hard, you are committed to your family, and are ready to get started.
As a man and a father, you never expected to need to ask for help. Yet, life has become particularly tough. It’s hard to talk about, but the worrying and emotional ups and downs have made it hard to find enjoyment in life. Your spouse has pointed out that you are moody and seem different. You’ve had enough of this, though, and are ready for a change. Not just for your family, but for yourself, too. You might not know where to start, but you won't let that hold you back. While getting to work can be hard, you are committed to your family, and are ready to get started.
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Dr. Valerie Allen specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She works with youngsters who have learning, behavior, medical, and/or social skills issues. She offers supportive counseling, direction, understanding, and referrals for ongoing care. She focuses on life-long skills for positive socialization and independent living. She also provides case management and coordination of related services between schools, colleges, and community agencies. She published a workbook for teens, "Go to the Guidance Office and Ask the Counselor About Career Choices," available on Amazon. Amazon.com/author/valerieallen
Dr. Valerie Allen specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. She works with youngsters who have learning, behavior, medical, and/or social skills issues. She offers supportive counseling, direction, understanding, and referrals for ongoing care. She focuses on life-long skills for positive socialization and independent living. She also provides case management and coordination of related services between schools, colleges, and community agencies. She published a workbook for teens, "Go to the Guidance Office and Ask the Counselor About Career Choices," available on Amazon. Amazon.com/author/valerieallen
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Ever struggle with over thinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you? Let's work together to create a life sourced from wholeness. I guide others to deepen their connection with self, soul and spirit to gain new awareness and develop a lifestyle that promotes inner-peace and empowerment to live a more satisfying and purpose-driven life. We will do this by moving through past, negative beliefs, traumas, patterns and other barriers to true expression. Through Guided Reflection, we will explore how connecting with your innate wisdom can inform this one precious lifetime.
Ever struggle with over thinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you? Let's work together to create a life sourced from wholeness. I guide others to deepen their connection with self, soul and spirit to gain new awareness and develop a lifestyle that promotes inner-peace and empowerment to live a more satisfying and purpose-driven life. We will do this by moving through past, negative beliefs, traumas, patterns and other barriers to true expression. Through Guided Reflection, we will explore how connecting with your innate wisdom can inform this one precious lifetime.
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Stress and the way one copes can make us stronger or make us feel helpless. Stressors in our environment can also contribute to anxiety and depression. All of us have strengths and weaknesses. If we are not aware of these strengths, we may not be able to excel or reach our potential in the workplace, school or college.
Stress and the way one copes can make us stronger or make us feel helpless. Stressors in our environment can also contribute to anxiety and depression. All of us have strengths and weaknesses. If we are not aware of these strengths, we may not be able to excel or reach our potential in the workplace, school or college.
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Alice-Diane Dee Dee Scharf
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CASDCS, CCTP
Verified Verified
Gainesville, FL 32653
I am here for you to come to know yourself, deeply care for yourself, connect with others and heal. If you're struggling with self-shame, isolation, depression, anxiety, trauma, lack of focus and energy, as well as motivation, and more, then please know that I'm here to facilitate your healing and growth journey by teaching, and or reminding you, as well as, empowering, and or re-empowering you to know that you are worthy, brilliant, creative and capable, to reach and achieve anything that you desire, layer by layer, step-by-step.
I am here for you to come to know yourself, deeply care for yourself, connect with others and heal. If you're struggling with self-shame, isolation, depression, anxiety, trauma, lack of focus and energy, as well as motivation, and more, then please know that I'm here to facilitate your healing and growth journey by teaching, and or reminding you, as well as, empowering, and or re-empowering you to know that you are worthy, brilliant, creative and capable, to reach and achieve anything that you desire, layer by layer, step-by-step.
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Cheryl A Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32653
My client has a need to feel better about issues that they cannot resolve. My client wants to be educated about what they are feeling, and why they experience it. My client will learn, and apply managing techniques for coping, calming and self correcting their triggers to dysfunctional thoughts and actions.
My client has a need to feel better about issues that they cannot resolve. My client wants to be educated about what they are feeling, and why they experience it. My client will learn, and apply managing techniques for coping, calming and self correcting their triggers to dysfunctional thoughts and actions.
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Mattie Rose Bogoslavsky
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32607
Waitlist for new clients
Hi hi! My name is Dr. Mattie Rose Bogoslavsky, and I'm a licensed psychologist in Gainesville, FL. I completed my graduate training at the University of Central Arkansas, where I earned my M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. One of my main goals is to develop strong and supportive relationships with my clients. I believe in creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and authenticity during sessions. Through this approach, I challenge deep-rooted beliefs and fears, ultimately assisting you in gaining awareness and embracing the need for healthy change.
Hi hi! My name is Dr. Mattie Rose Bogoslavsky, and I'm a licensed psychologist in Gainesville, FL. I completed my graduate training at the University of Central Arkansas, where I earned my M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, and my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. One of my main goals is to develop strong and supportive relationships with my clients. I believe in creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and authenticity during sessions. Through this approach, I challenge deep-rooted beliefs and fears, ultimately assisting you in gaining awareness and embracing the need for healthy change.
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Healing is more than fixing what's broken—it's about creating a life that truly resonates with you. If you're someone who's spent hours thinking through your struggles, maybe even doing the "right things", and still feels stuck, you're not alone. Let's navigate a fresh perspective together. Whether it's exploring your history, envisioning future goals, or tuning into the wisdom of your body and emotions, I understand your journey is unique. Join me as we work towards unlocking a more meaningful and purposeful life tailored just for you.
Healing is more than fixing what's broken—it's about creating a life that truly resonates with you. If you're someone who's spent hours thinking through your struggles, maybe even doing the "right things", and still feels stuck, you're not alone. Let's navigate a fresh perspective together. Whether it's exploring your history, envisioning future goals, or tuning into the wisdom of your body and emotions, I understand your journey is unique. Join me as we work towards unlocking a more meaningful and purposeful life tailored just for you.
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All of our services are outpatient - office based treatment. Our patients are initially seen to determine if they are suffering from Opioid Use Disorder and if they are appropriate for Buprenorphine Treatment with Subutex or Suboxone. Patients undergo an induction and stabilization period that will require more frequent visits but our expectation is that patients can be stable with monthly medication visits. In addition our patients attend a group therapy session once a month or more frequently if they are having difficulty with compliance. Patients are given random drug screens and pills are counted at least at each medication visit.
All of our services are outpatient - office based treatment. Our patients are initially seen to determine if they are suffering from Opioid Use Disorder and if they are appropriate for Buprenorphine Treatment with Subutex or Suboxone. Patients undergo an induction and stabilization period that will require more frequent visits but our expectation is that patients can be stable with monthly medication visits. In addition our patients attend a group therapy session once a month or more frequently if they are having difficulty with compliance. Patients are given random drug screens and pills are counted at least at each medication visit.
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Are you a high achieving woman who feels like she’s lost herself in all the other demands of life? You might feel unmotivated where you used to feel driven, worried or stressed where you used to feel in control. It feels like someone is always needing something from you, and you’re realizing that your to-do list is coming at the expense of your own wellbeing. You’re ready to DO something about this—not just sit and talk, but learn some practical ways to start changing your life and how you feel about it. You’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself, feeling disconnected in your relationships, and missing out on life.
Are you a high achieving woman who feels like she’s lost herself in all the other demands of life? You might feel unmotivated where you used to feel driven, worried or stressed where you used to feel in control. It feels like someone is always needing something from you, and you’re realizing that your to-do list is coming at the expense of your own wellbeing. You’re ready to DO something about this—not just sit and talk, but learn some practical ways to start changing your life and how you feel about it. You’re ready to stop second-guessing yourself, feeling disconnected in your relationships, and missing out on life.
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My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal connections, come to understand them in new ways, and change them. I focus the dialogue on a person's significant relationships, past and current, and on the feelings that one has about oneself and the important people in one's life.
My approach to psychotherapy is highly relational. I believe that most of our distress in life, often in the form of anxiety, depression, or uncontrolled anger, arises from unresolved conflicts in our important relationships, past and present, and that psychotherapy works by providing a new relationship-a supportive, empathic one in a which person can explore these important interpersonal connections, come to understand them in new ways, and change them. I focus the dialogue on a person's significant relationships, past and current, and on the feelings that one has about oneself and the important people in one's life.
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Hello! Do you find yourself struggling with the same problems or just want more from life? Though we long for real support, the world instead often tells us to "suck it up," "get over it" or "take your medication." Many of us turn to self-medication. But you don't have to settle for just "getting by." I help people safely make contact, and actively deal with the the emotional origin of their issues. More than just talking about feelings or trying to control negative thoughts, the goal is to identify, understand and complete the unfinished business that has been troubling your life until now.
Hello! Do you find yourself struggling with the same problems or just want more from life? Though we long for real support, the world instead often tells us to "suck it up," "get over it" or "take your medication." Many of us turn to self-medication. But you don't have to settle for just "getting by." I help people safely make contact, and actively deal with the the emotional origin of their issues. More than just talking about feelings or trying to control negative thoughts, the goal is to identify, understand and complete the unfinished business that has been troubling your life until now.
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Professional private sessions of hypnotherapy and life coaching for positive changes. When you’ve been struggling with weight, poor self-esteem, anxious feelings, loss of direction, poor relationships, indecision, pessimism or just feeling unhappy with too many problems. Learn better control and clarity of your emotions and thoughts. You can let go of inner pain for positive changes to happen. For more info schedule your free phone consultation or email me your questions. Don’t delay because you deserve a happier life! Sorry insurance not accepted.
Professional private sessions of hypnotherapy and life coaching for positive changes. When you’ve been struggling with weight, poor self-esteem, anxious feelings, loss of direction, poor relationships, indecision, pessimism or just feeling unhappy with too many problems. Learn better control and clarity of your emotions and thoughts. You can let go of inner pain for positive changes to happen. For more info schedule your free phone consultation or email me your questions. Don’t delay because you deserve a happier life! Sorry insurance not accepted.
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Intracoastal Counseling Center Services, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MCAP, NBCCH, MAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Gainesville, FL 32611 (Online Only)
I have been a Mental Health Counselor for 27 years and have helped countless amounts of clients learn about, and work on, their core issues of depression and anxiety and have extensive experience with substance abuse issues. I work with clients dealing with abandonment and issues that they have due to traumas; including grief and loss issues. I specialize in trauma, substance addiction, co-dependency and abuse issues as well as domestic violence and family issues. I use processing trauma and past issues as my main form of work, including hypnotherapy. I also deal with patients dealing with paranormal experiences. CBT & psychoanalys
I have been a Mental Health Counselor for 27 years and have helped countless amounts of clients learn about, and work on, their core issues of depression and anxiety and have extensive experience with substance abuse issues. I work with clients dealing with abandonment and issues that they have due to traumas; including grief and loss issues. I specialize in trauma, substance addiction, co-dependency and abuse issues as well as domestic violence and family issues. I use processing trauma and past issues as my main form of work, including hypnotherapy. I also deal with patients dealing with paranormal experiences. CBT & psychoanalys
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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.