Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Chalfont, PA
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Whether you or your child is in need of testing or a space for exploration, understanding, processing, and development, I look forward to connecting with you!.
As a certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist, I provide psychological evaluations for individuals across the lifespan as well as therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families, addressing a spectrum of needs and presenting issues. Since you’re here, you probably have questions that you are looking to answer, need guidance and support around a developmental or psychiatric concern, desire a safe space for exploration and development, or maybe a combination of these. So, how can I help?
Whether you or your child is in need of testing or a space for exploration, understanding, processing, and development, I look forward to connecting with you!.
As a certified school psychologist and licensed psychologist, I provide psychological evaluations for individuals across the lifespan as well as therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families, addressing a spectrum of needs and presenting issues. Since you’re here, you probably have questions that you are looking to answer, need guidance and support around a developmental or psychiatric concern, desire a safe space for exploration and development, or maybe a combination of these. So, how can I help?
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I am a Neuropsychologist and Certified School Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience. In our practice, The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling, I specialize in providing consultation, guidance and evaluations services to children and adults in many different areas, including head injuries (including concussions evaluation and management), ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders neurological issues, and learning problems. Understanding the issues is key before effective interventions can be done.
I am a Neuropsychologist and Certified School Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience. In our practice, The Center for Neuropsychology and Counseling, I specialize in providing consultation, guidance and evaluations services to children and adults in many different areas, including head injuries (including concussions evaluation and management), ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders neurological issues, and learning problems. Understanding the issues is key before effective interventions can be done.
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I practice both flexibility and adaptability in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and finding the evidenced-based approach that will best resonate with their experiences. I provide therapy and evaluation services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. With evaluations/assessment, I seek to help my client learn and understand their own strengths first and foremost. I enjoy helping families to modify their communication styles with one another in order to ensure that all parties feel heard and improve their relationships overall.
I practice both flexibility and adaptability in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients and finding the evidenced-based approach that will best resonate with their experiences. I provide therapy and evaluation services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. With evaluations/assessment, I seek to help my client learn and understand their own strengths first and foremost. I enjoy helping families to modify their communication styles with one another in order to ensure that all parties feel heard and improve their relationships overall.
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Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise and are able to provide therapy, psychological evaluations, and testing to families, groups, and individuals of all ages.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
Our compassionate and caring team of licensed clinicians offer diverse expertise and are able to provide therapy, psychological evaluations, and testing to families, groups, and individuals of all ages.
We are a friendly and professional mental health practice that has been providing outstanding and affordable therapy for adults, couples, families, teens, and children since 1985. With seven locations in Havertown, King of Prussia, North Wales, Philadelphia, Sinking Spring, Springfield, and West Chester as well as flexible scheduling options, we are able to offer appointments during the daytime, evening and weekends for your convenience. In addition, we accept most insurance plans.
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Counseling begins with a thorough evaluation tailored to understand your unique needs, followed by a personalized treatment plan designed for your success.
Managing emotional stress related to personal problems, relationships, or work can frequently be a difficult challenge. As a psychologist with extensive experience, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with emotional stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Through personalized counseling, I can help you resolve the problems causing you emotional stress, improve personal relationships, increase self-esteem, and develop successful strategies for coping with life’s problems and challenges.
Counseling begins with a thorough evaluation tailored to understand your unique needs, followed by a personalized treatment plan designed for your success.
Managing emotional stress related to personal problems, relationships, or work can frequently be a difficult challenge. As a psychologist with extensive experience, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with emotional stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Through personalized counseling, I can help you resolve the problems causing you emotional stress, improve personal relationships, increase self-esteem, and develop successful strategies for coping with life’s problems and challenges.
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Hello! As a goal-directed professional, my primary objective is to come to understand my clients in context, to identify influences that contribute to both stress and success, and help them generate strategies to move forward in their lives. For the past 16 years, I have had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents, and their families to help better understand how to reduce stress, how to do better in school, and ultimately, how to be happier.
Hello! As a goal-directed professional, my primary objective is to come to understand my clients in context, to identify influences that contribute to both stress and success, and help them generate strategies to move forward in their lives. For the past 16 years, I have had the pleasure of working with children, adolescents, and their families to help better understand how to reduce stress, how to do better in school, and ultimately, how to be happier.
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The initial step of identifying and understanding one’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses is a crucial stage in helping to address unanswered questions, understand areas of weakness, and promote positive, notable change. It is my priority to create a comfortable environment where we can work collaboratively to discuss your areas of concern and devise a plan to address them. I am a clinical neuropsychologist, licensed psychologist, and certified school psychologist who uses the neuropsychological assessment process and understanding of brain-behavior relationships to help foster personal growth and success.
The initial step of identifying and understanding one’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses is a crucial stage in helping to address unanswered questions, understand areas of weakness, and promote positive, notable change. It is my priority to create a comfortable environment where we can work collaboratively to discuss your areas of concern and devise a plan to address them. I am a clinical neuropsychologist, licensed psychologist, and certified school psychologist who uses the neuropsychological assessment process and understanding of brain-behavior relationships to help foster personal growth and success.
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For over 20 years, I've specialized in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, providing treatment to children and adults. I assist individuals with exploring and expanding their abilities in the areas of adaptive social-emotional development, self awareness, and confidence building to allow them to meet the demands of daily living. I work closely with family members in developing home strategies including behavioral supports, environmental modifications, and visual supports, that promote growth and independence. Therapy goals focus on the formation of skills that allow the individual with ASD to improve their quality of life.
For over 20 years, I've specialized in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, providing treatment to children and adults. I assist individuals with exploring and expanding their abilities in the areas of adaptive social-emotional development, self awareness, and confidence building to allow them to meet the demands of daily living. I work closely with family members in developing home strategies including behavioral supports, environmental modifications, and visual supports, that promote growth and independence. Therapy goals focus on the formation of skills that allow the individual with ASD to improve their quality of life.
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As a psychologist specializing in psychological testing, I am deeply committed to using assessment tools to offer clarity, insight, and practical solutions to individuals facing diverse challenges.
Do you ever wonder how your thoughts can influence your actions and emotions? Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? If so, I'd be happy to help. My goal is to provide caring and effective support to individuals facing life's challenges. In therapy, I approach each session with empathy, understanding, and evidence-based methods. Together, in a collaborative and encouraging therapeutic relationship, my aim is to create a welcoming space where you can explore your feelings, challenge negative thought patterns, and nurture self-compassion.
As a psychologist specializing in psychological testing, I am deeply committed to using assessment tools to offer clarity, insight, and practical solutions to individuals facing diverse challenges.
Do you ever wonder how your thoughts can influence your actions and emotions? Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? If so, I'd be happy to help. My goal is to provide caring and effective support to individuals facing life's challenges. In therapy, I approach each session with empathy, understanding, and evidence-based methods. Together, in a collaborative and encouraging therapeutic relationship, my aim is to create a welcoming space where you can explore your feelings, challenge negative thought patterns, and nurture self-compassion.
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Additionally, I have extensive training and experience in psychological assessment that encompasses the use of psychological tests and measures, along with an in-depth interview, to help clients answer significant questions they have about themselves.
Making healthy choices in life can be difficult when experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, job stressors, and other debilitating challenges. I help people make sense of their experience and navigate through their struggles to achieve a greater sense of purpose, freedom, flexibility, and choice in their lives. My approach is based on understanding people as complex individuals and not just in terms of their symptoms and behaviors. My areas of clinical expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and difficult life transitions.
Additionally, I have extensive training and experience in psychological assessment that encompasses the use of psychological tests and measures, along with an in-depth interview, to help clients answer significant questions they have about themselves.
Making healthy choices in life can be difficult when experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, job stressors, and other debilitating challenges. I help people make sense of their experience and navigate through their struggles to achieve a greater sense of purpose, freedom, flexibility, and choice in their lives. My approach is based on understanding people as complex individuals and not just in terms of their symptoms and behaviors. My areas of clinical expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and difficult life transitions.
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Bascom performs assessments, evaluations and testing for: ADHD Assessment/Evaluation (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ASD Assessment/Evaluation (Autism Spectrum Disorder), OCD Assessments, and Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation.
We welcome Dr. Katie Bascom as a member of our PS Psychiatry team. Dr. Bascom works with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Her work with children and adolescents includes parents support. Her doctoral internship was at WellSpan Phihaven Behavioral Health, where she completed comprehensive psychological evaluations for children with ADHD and other mental health issues. She completed her pre-doctoral practicum placement at CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) in the Center for the Management of ADHD. Shereceived her Psy.D. from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).
Bascom performs assessments, evaluations and testing for: ADHD Assessment/Evaluation (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ASD Assessment/Evaluation (Autism Spectrum Disorder), OCD Assessments, and Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation.
We welcome Dr. Katie Bascom as a member of our PS Psychiatry team. Dr. Bascom works with children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Her work with children and adolescents includes parents support. Her doctoral internship was at WellSpan Phihaven Behavioral Health, where she completed comprehensive psychological evaluations for children with ADHD and other mental health issues. She completed her pre-doctoral practicum placement at CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) in the Center for the Management of ADHD. Shereceived her Psy.D. from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).
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Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.
Our practice specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment for learning disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, traumatic brain injury and medical legal and forensic assessment, including child custody, fitness for duty and psychological and neuropsychological damages evaluations. We also specialize in treatment of PTSD, anxiety, dissociative disorders and traumatic brain injury. As well as testing we do psychotherapy, biofeedback, neurofeedback, EMDR, cognitive rehabilitation, and medical referral as appropriate and as needed.
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A comprehensive evaluation can help you identify your child's strengths and weaknesses as well as how they learn best.
Life is full of moments when children and their families feel stuck. Is your child is struggling in school, feeling anxious, or having difficulty focusing? As a parent, do you feel overwhelmed by your child’s behavioral difficulties? Call for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am a good fit to help your family get back on the right path or help you understand your child's differences. I specialize in conducting psychological evaluations as well as providing therapy to support children with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression and other behavioral disorders.
A comprehensive evaluation can help you identify your child's strengths and weaknesses as well as how they learn best.
Life is full of moments when children and their families feel stuck. Is your child is struggling in school, feeling anxious, or having difficulty focusing? As a parent, do you feel overwhelmed by your child’s behavioral difficulties? Call for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I am a good fit to help your family get back on the right path or help you understand your child's differences. I specialize in conducting psychological evaluations as well as providing therapy to support children with autism, ADHD, learning disorders, as well as co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression and other behavioral disorders.
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If you are struggling to thrive in this world, a neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation may help you understand how you operate and how to use your strengths to succeed.
Welcome. Breathe. The struggles you are having right now make sense, given your biology, your backstory, the social context you grew up in, and your current experiences. I am passionate about helping individuals understand their cognitive, relational, emotional and academic/vocational strengths and weaknesses, gain access to needed supports, and learn how to thrive in a world that might not seem to fit with h ow their brain operates. Regardless of what you have been through and are going through, you are resilient and can rise from this moment.
If you are struggling to thrive in this world, a neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation may help you understand how you operate and how to use your strengths to succeed.
Welcome. Breathe. The struggles you are having right now make sense, given your biology, your backstory, the social context you grew up in, and your current experiences. I am passionate about helping individuals understand their cognitive, relational, emotional and academic/vocational strengths and weaknesses, gain access to needed supports, and learn how to thrive in a world that might not seem to fit with h ow their brain operates. Regardless of what you have been through and are going through, you are resilient and can rise from this moment.
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I provide admissions testing for independent schools, assessments for mentally gifted placement, and am a psychological evaluator recommended by Albright College, Delaware Valley Friends School, Germantown Academy, Ursinus College, Villanova University and Woodlynde School.
Parents often have questions about their child's school performance that can be best answered by an assessment of their abilities, achievement, learning styles, attention and organization skills. Whether there is a need to modify their current school program, or decide if they would benefit from a different learning setting altogether, I offer 35 years of experience evaluating and counseling elementary through college-age students. I strive to have students feel relaxed and successful during the process and convey results in user-friendly language to help parents best understand their child's learning attributes and how to provide for growth.
I provide admissions testing for independent schools, assessments for mentally gifted placement, and am a psychological evaluator recommended by Albright College, Delaware Valley Friends School, Germantown Academy, Ursinus College, Villanova University and Woodlynde School.
Parents often have questions about their child's school performance that can be best answered by an assessment of their abilities, achievement, learning styles, attention and organization skills. Whether there is a need to modify their current school program, or decide if they would benefit from a different learning setting altogether, I offer 35 years of experience evaluating and counseling elementary through college-age students. I strive to have students feel relaxed and successful during the process and convey results in user-friendly language to help parents best understand their child's learning attributes and how to provide for growth.
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Emily Kranzley Killar, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed psychologist since 2001, I provide neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluation of Children, Adolescents, & Adults. I believe a collaborative, therapeutic approach to assessment enables me to provide my clients answers to the questions they have about their abilities, diagnosis, and treatment. Areas of expertise and interest include: School Psychology, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Post-Concussion, School Admissions Testing, and Standardized Testing Accommodations. Consultation services available. Coming Soon: Executive Functions Coaching.
As a licensed psychologist since 2001, I provide neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological evaluation of Children, Adolescents, & Adults. I believe a collaborative, therapeutic approach to assessment enables me to provide my clients answers to the questions they have about their abilities, diagnosis, and treatment. Areas of expertise and interest include: School Psychology, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neuropsychiatric Conditions, Post-Concussion, School Admissions Testing, and Standardized Testing Accommodations. Consultation services available. Coming Soon: Executive Functions Coaching.
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Welcome to First Children! We are a multi-site psychological, counseling, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) center serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and their families. At our STRIVE centers, we provide comprehensive autism services to our clients, including early screening and diagnostic testing (using the ADOS-2), ABA, behavioral parent training, and individual and group counseling. Our services also include sibling support groups, family counseling, social skills groups, and school consultation.
Welcome to First Children! We are a multi-site psychological, counseling, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) center serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism and their families. At our STRIVE centers, we provide comprehensive autism services to our clients, including early screening and diagnostic testing (using the ADOS-2), ABA, behavioral parent training, and individual and group counseling. Our services also include sibling support groups, family counseling, social skills groups, and school consultation.
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Counseling begins with a thorough evaluation tailored to understand your unique needs, followed by a personalized treatment plan designed for your success.
Managing emotional stress related to personal problems, relationships, or work can frequently be a difficult challenge. As a psychologist with extensive experience, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with emotional stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Through personalized counseling, I can help you resolve the problems causing you emotional stress, improve personal relationships, increase self-esteem, and develop successful strategies for coping with life’s problems and challenges.
Counseling begins with a thorough evaluation tailored to understand your unique needs, followed by a personalized treatment plan designed for your success.
Managing emotional stress related to personal problems, relationships, or work can frequently be a difficult challenge. As a psychologist with extensive experience, I have successfully helped adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing problems with emotional stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Through personalized counseling, I can help you resolve the problems causing you emotional stress, improve personal relationships, increase self-esteem, and develop successful strategies for coping with life’s problems and challenges.
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At Quintessential Health, we serve a wide range of individuals from young children to adults. We often individual therapy, group counseling, couples counseling, and assessment/testing services. We specialize in generalized and social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, behavioral difficulties, grief/loss, Autism, ADHD, and trauma. Common referrals for assessments include ADHD concerns, Autism, academic difficulties, psychoeducational assessments, and developmental concerns. We welcome patients from the following states: PA, NJ, MD
At Quintessential Health, we serve a wide range of individuals from young children to adults. We often individual therapy, group counseling, couples counseling, and assessment/testing services. We specialize in generalized and social anxiety, depression, relationship issues, behavioral difficulties, grief/loss, Autism, ADHD, and trauma. Common referrals for assessments include ADHD concerns, Autism, academic difficulties, psychoeducational assessments, and developmental concerns. We welcome patients from the following states: PA, NJ, MD
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I offer individual therapy as well as testing and evaluation services. Struggling in school? An evaluation can shed light on underlying learning issues like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, dyslexia, or cognitive gaps. Feeling stuck in individual therapy? Testing may propel your treatment forward by helping you and your therapist better understand what's getting in your way. I work to evaluate personality patterns and underlying unconscious dynamics that are interfering with your life, so that you can move forward. Generally, testing is helpful for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of themselves.
I offer individual therapy as well as testing and evaluation services. Struggling in school? An evaluation can shed light on underlying learning issues like Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, dyslexia, or cognitive gaps. Feeling stuck in individual therapy? Testing may propel your treatment forward by helping you and your therapist better understand what's getting in your way. I work to evaluate personality patterns and underlying unconscious dynamics that are interfering with your life, so that you can move forward. Generally, testing is helpful for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of themselves.
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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.