I typically conduct brief psychological assessments at the beginning of therapy in order to help guide treatment recommendations. This is because there may be an underlying mental health condition that is contributing to a presenting problem. For instance, a client’s difficulty concentrating and getting tasks done at work could be due to Major Depressive Disorder.

Sometimes psychological assessments and written reports are required for insurance, education, government, or legal purposes. For example, supporting short-term and long-term disability claims (STD or LTD), accessing academic accommodations, and applying for disability tax credits.