Services
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Neuropsychological services evaluate cognitive and psychosocial impact of neurological or psychiatric disorder. This evaluation is typically indicated when people perceive concerns in thinking abilities. Such an evaluation can be indicated for concerns related to dementia, brain injury, concussion, or stroke. It can also assist with conditions that may impact thinking abilities such as diabetes, substance abuse, depression, ADHD, or infectious diseases. Assessment will also determine whether cognitive changes are consistent with expected age-related changes versus diagnosis of a disorder.
The patient will undergo clinical interview to provide relevant background information, and your provider may additionally gather pertinent medical data from your other healthcare providers (e.g., brain imaging). The patient will participate in multiple objective assessments of brain functioning, which may include learning, memory, attention, language, visuospatial abilities, and executive functions (e.g., problem solving). Additionally, the patient will be administered assessments to evaluate psychosocial factors such as motivation, mood, pain, or personality tendencies. The assessment typically includes paper and pencil forms, computer evaluations, or hands-on tasks or puzzles.
Once thorough evaluation is completed, the provider will analyze patterns to determine strengths and weaknesses. The provider and patient will meet for a feedback session in which they will discuss individualized results, receive helpful recommendations, and identify diagnosis and further treatment planning if applicable. These results and diagnoses will also assist your medical providers or other professionals to understand the specific needs of your brain's functioning and guide their continued care. The neuropsychological results may also help guide recommendations for your employer or academic institution, should you choose.
These are typically lengthier appointments. This entire process may range from two to five meetings which are often spread across several weeks.
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological evaluation services consist of a focused assessment of psychological diagnoses or psychosocial factors. These are often indicated as related to mental health concerns, chronic pain, or health management (e.g., pre-surgical evaluation). Typically, patients are referred for these evaluations for a specific question, such as "Is the patient appropriate for surgical placement of a spinal cord stimulator?"
The patient will undergo clinical interview to provide relevant background information. Your provider will also review pertinent medical records. The patient will participate in multiple objective assessments to evaluate psychosocial factors such as motivation, mood, pain, or personality tendencies. The assessment typically includes paper and pencil forms, interview, or computer evaluations.
Once thorough evaluation is completed, the provider will analyze patterns and provide a determination. The provider and patient will meet for a feedback session in which they will discuss individualized results, receive helpful recommendations, and discuss further treatment planning if applicable. These results will be provided to your medical treatment team to guide their continued treatment planning.
These are typically lengthier appointments. This entire process may range from one to three meetings which are often spread across several weeks.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a treatment intervention which is specifically tailored towards your individual goals. Many people seek therapy to address concerns related to mood, stress, anger, grief, life transition, pain, or adjustment to medical diagnosis or disability. Often, people notice an impact to their work or school, relationships, hobbies, daily functioning, self-efficacy, or life satisfaction.
There are multiple types of psychotherapy, which we may explore together to find the best matched services for your needs. Treatments consistent of evidence-based practices, meaning that the services provided are founded in up-to-date scientific research on psychological intervention. This means that these interventions have been scientifically tested and shown as effective for many people with similar issues to yourself.
Psychological services differ from medical services regarding your role in the process. Unlike most medical treatments, psychological treatment encourages a very active participation on your part. In order for the treatment to be most successful, we will identify treatment goals and strategies together during our sessions which are intended to be practiced in your everyday life outside of session.
This service involves initial intake followed by a course of psychological treatment. Therapy may be conducted individually, or with the couple or family members. This intervention typically consists of scheduling one 40-45 minute appointment per week, although some sessions may be longer or more frequent. Psychotherapy can be brief (4-6 sessions) or long-term; however, a typical course of therapy is 16-20 sessions.