Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Madison, WI

In every limitation lies the seed of boundless possibility- - - As a Clinical Psychologist, I believe that within each of us resides an untapped wellspring of potential, often obscured by life's challenges and the stories we tell ourselves. My passion is gently guiding clients on a journey of self-discovery, helping them uncover their life potential and transform limitations into catalysts for growth.You may use the email service through Psychology Today for an initial inquiry. I would appreciate a brief introduction of yourself and what you are looking for. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Batterman specializes in neuropsychological assessments to address a number of issues. Patients are looking for clarification on their cognitive abilities, and a neuropsychological assessment can help identify strengths and weakness, as well as diagnostic clarification. Testing can help address a legal issue or a medical one. Dr. Batterman has worked in a multitude of settings to include inpatient, outpatient, in a VA setting/military, forensics, in assisted living/memory care, and in private practice. Professional affiliations include the AACN, INS, APA, and WPA.

I provide psychological/ neuropsychological testing, psychotherapy, and hypnosis (medical and clinical). If you are interested in working together to learn what you didn’t know you knew or control what you didn’t know you could, psychotherapy and hypnosis can help. If you need testing or assessment, I can put together a specific testing battery to meet your assessment needs. I specialize in ADHD differential diagnoses, Autism Spectrum Disorder differential diagnosis, as well as personality testing for many other differential diagnoses. I see ages 16 and up. I look forward to meeting you!

I bring to the table over 20 years of experience and research in one single disorder, ADHD. My previous role as an ADHD Coach helping individuals, couples, and families has now transitioned into a new role in psychotherapy as a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in ADHD. I also offer formal ADHD diagnostic testing for children and adults. My ADHD treatment emphasizes education on ADHD and strategies designed to manage symptoms. Challenges within relationships are also a focus, especially to strengthen relationships affected by ADHD.

I offer sophisticated psychotherapy to individuals and couples with warmth and compassion. Specializing in working with high-functioning professionals (physicians, psychologists, professors, lawyers, executives), you will receive my full attention and focus as I learn about you, understand why you feel, think and behave the way you do and help you gain deeper understanding of yourself and your problems. We can look at patterns in your thinking, behavior and way of relating to others that may be holding you back. I also offer psychological testing in order to gain deeper insight into your personality style.

Your best journeys can begin here. I provide effective, focused, and practical guidance in psychotherapy to help attain goals, self-improvement, resolve conflicts, and deal with a variety of life issues ranging from depression, anxiety, phobias and sexual identity to relationships (couples, marriage), career, and life transitions. I also provide dispute mediation services. I have a personable, affirming, and mentoring therapy style and an appreciation for individual experiences, styles and needs. My honest, direct, and warm approach also facilitates trusting and effective therapeutic relationships. I provide EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral, and various Client-Centered methods. West-side Madison location.

The emphasis of my clinical work is in pediatric assessments including neuropsychological evaluations. I specialize in providing individually-tailored, extensive examinations of symptoms, development, and functioning in order to better understand each child or adolescent. Thus, the goal is not to arrive at a standardized diagnosis, but to achieve a deeper insight into each person's distinct biopsychosocial makeup. The most enjoyable aspect of assessment work is being able to provide children and families with clarifying "ah ha" moments, in order to help them make better sense and successes of their lives.

My focus is identifying an individual's strengths in order to effectively address problems in life.

As parents/guardians, we want to see our children succeed, no matter what it takes. When our children struggle, we struggle as well. These struggles can lead to frustration, especially when we are not able to pinpoint the root cause. Too often, when children present with complex behaviors, and/or varying levels of abilities/intellect, they are mis-understood, or even mis-diagnosed. If you are feeling lost as a parent, are experiencing challenges navigating the school system, or question the narrative regarding your child, please know you are not alone. I am here to help.

My mission is to offer compassionate and expert guidance to individuals from ages 3 through young adulthood (18-25). I provide psychotherapy and diagnostic evaluations. I have a particular interest in supporting children who have faced trauma or attachment disruptions and providing neurodiversity-affirming care for autistic individuals. Additionally, I work with a diverse range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral challenges, and adjustment difficulties. My goal is to empower each client to gain insight into their emotions, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience.

We enjoy working with individuals who are interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; We would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. We also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so we are eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services.

Pain. Pain is at the root of what typically initiates the desire for change. We have all endured some type of pain…however our world has somehow taught us to compare it to other’s. When we do this, we tend to not trust or believe that ours is enough to be looked at, enough to be talked about, enough to be held. I promise you whatever it is it deserves to be processed and healed.

I utilize an existential-humanistic approach which goes above symptom reduction and helps with understanding and developing new ways to experience self, others, and the world. This approach encourages introspection, self-reflection, and assists an individual with increasing self-awareness, self-knowledge, and opportunities for choice where they once felt frustrated, stuck, and hopeless. In addition, I specialize in cross-cultural issues, historical and cultural trauma, and acculturation/racial diversity.

My practice is oriented towards helping men, young and old, face the challenges of being a man in today's world: learning to be emotionally intimate in relationships, balancing the demands of work and family, managing anger and other destructive impulses, learning to be a more involved and loving father, and finding one's true path in life. Beginning therapy is not easy for many men. I use my extensive experience in working with men to offer both the compassion and directness men need to find the courage within themselves to face these challenges.

I work with adults and adolescents using an integrative framework in order to meet your individual needs. As long as you are motivated to make positive changes in your life, I'm here to help you through it. While, I am able to help you through a variety of difficulties, there are 3 primary groups that I specialize in working with. First, I enjoy working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly around support with identity exploration or gender affirming care. I know the importance of having someone knowledgeable about some of the specific issues that this community faces and am available to talk about any difficulties.

I work with autistic individuals and their families as well families who are concerned their child may have autism. Our Illinois location specializes in early diagnostic evaluations for children 14 months to 5 years. In Madison, WI we support diagnostic services for children 14 months to 16 years. Individual, group, and family mental health services in both locations span up to 26 years of age.

In a safe and non-judgmental environment, I strive to create a collaborative and trusting therapeutic relationship with each of my clients based on the practices of systems theory and marriage family therapy. My goal is to help you utilize your strengths and work toward enhancing a sense of well-being and personal satisfaction within your Self, so you can say "I Am Good" and believe it.

My work with children, adults, and families includes difficulties with life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, neurodiversity (ADHD and ASD), career dissatisfaction, relationship issues, and more. We will identify your strengths and work together to achieve the goals that you desire.

I enjoy working with individuals interested in experiencing a change in their life. Perhaps you want to have greater insight and understanding or perhaps you want to make some really focused changes in your life; I would love to join you in that process and offer support in the journey. I also recognize that pretty much everyone right now is working hard to stay afloat so I am eager to offer a wide array of hours including evenings and weekends as well as telehealth services. Please email to inquire about openings or establishing care.