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Comprehensive Evaluation

&

Psychological Testing

Adults, Teens & Children 

The Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment  provides current information regarding the diagnosis, treatment/rehabilitation recommendations, and ability to participate in and benefit from treatment.

“As assessors we strive to utilize relevant psychological testing and assessments in the most streamlined format possible, through integrating a multi-faceted approach to assessment, yielding inclusive and in-depth understanding of human facet.

Ronit Navon Ph.D., LMHC., NCC.

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Comprehensive Mental

Health Assessment

Comprehensive mental health assessment known as Psychological evaluation  refers to the series of tests administered to evaluate one’s intellectual, learning, emotional and/or behavioral functioning.  

 

The comprehensive mental health evaluation varies depending upon the nature of the referral. The evaluation includes;

  • A comprehensive clinical interview

  • Psychological testing

  • Interpretation of test results

  • Review of patient records

  • Diagnosis 

  • Recommendations for treatment

 

The Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment  provides current information regarding the diagnosis, treatment/rehabilitation recommendations, and ability to participate in and benefit from treatment.

 

Duration: The evaluation consists of in-depth interviews and administration of psychological testing that usually take 2 to 3 meetings lasting up to 3 hours per meeting.

 

What to expect? 

  • The initial meeting includes discussing the nature of the evaluation, completion of legal documents (consents), and gathering background information

  • In the following session relevant testing will be administered

  • In the final  meeting,  the testing results and recommendation will be discussed, and two copies of the final draft will be provided. 

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Who is being assessed? Comprehensive Mental Health Evaluation/Psychological Evaluation will be tailored accordingly to the individuals age and by the nature of the referral.

 

Children are typically referred for an assessment by their parents, pediatrician, or school for evaluation of:

  • Academic Readiness

  • Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Disruptive Behavior Disorders 

  • Emotional Disturbances

  • Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders

  • Giftedness

  • Learning Disabilities 

  • Learning/Processing Problems 

  • Parent-Child Relational Problems

Comp Mental Health

Psychosocial Assessment

Psychosocial assessment is designed to assess  the full range of mental health disorders, diagnose mental health disorders (ICD 10) and develop a treatment plan without the standardized psychological testing to support the diagnosis . The diagnosis is solely based on the report of the individual and will be purely based on the information the individual or parent, when minor is involved, is provided.

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Assessment fee: $250

Pychosocial Assessment

ADHD Screening and Assessment

This assessment Includes a clinical interview, review of medical and educational records as necessary, comprehensive IQ test, test of sustained attention, structured interview of ADHD symptoms and screening measures related to mood factors that impact attention (as needed). The final report includes a full explanation of the results, an accurate diagnosis, documentation of appropriate accommodations, treatment recommendations, and referral information.

ADHD Screening
Psycoeducational Eval

Psychoeducational Evaluation

This evaluation determines if someone has a learning disability or other issues that negatively impact their ability to learn. It assesses one’s cognitive (i.e. intellectual) abilities, academic achievement levels, information processing abilities, and general emotional and behavioral issues. The evaluations usually measure emotional/behavioral functioning and their impact on the child's academic success.

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Furthermore, this type of assessment also assist young adult and adults who are planning to obtain a degree and or certification to be accordingly accommodated to their needs to achieve their career goals.     

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The Psychoeducational Evaluation method generally includes (but is not limited to) a specialized series of testing instruments, such as;

  • Intelligence test for cognitive abilities

  • Academic Levels 

  • Memory test for ability to memorize and attain information 

  • Tests of information processing abilities (visual-motor integration, phonological processing, etc.) 

  • Tests related to general emotional and personality functioning

  • Interviews with the child 

  • Interviews with parents and other relevant people

  • Review of relevant records

 

The results of these tests clarify the presence and extent of a learning disability. Based on these test results, academic accommodations are provided which can be planned in conjunction with the report to assist in the formulation of an IEP or 504 plan (special education services.

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ASD

Autism/Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This evaluation includes screening and evaluation to rule-our or determine a diagnosis of Autism/Spectrum disorder. A treatment plan will be tailored to the individual.

Personaliy - MMPI

Personality Tests-MMPI

Occupational Inventory and related measure of areas of interpersonal strength with written feedback

Custody evaluation

Custody evaluation: a comprehensive assessment to evaluate  a family and makes a recommendation to the court for custody matters, usually including residential custody, visitation and a parenting plan.
Parenting Capacity evaluation (Reunification) a comprehensive clinical assessment to evaluate parent fit in term of  parenting  adequacy to care for their child.   
Both of these evaluations include home visits 
 

Custody Evaluation

Substance Abuse Evaluation

The Assessment determines whether an individual has a drug or alcohol addiction and the extent of the substance use or addiction disorder, discerns if there are any co-occurring conditions, including any physical or mental health concerns, or any other drug use, the extent by which the substance use affects the person’s life, and determines the level of treatment that is best suited for recovery.

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The evaluation consists of two steps; a screening and an assessment. gathering personal information about marital and family history; work history; legal history, substance abuse history and medical and psychiatric history that are relevant to the case.

 

Also, administrating relevant psychological assessment tools that help to support the report. Upon collecting the information above, a report consists of  diagnosis and recommendation will be sent to your attorney and or be provided.

Substance Abuse Eval

Pre-Treatment and

Pre-Surgical Evaluations

Pre-Treatment and Pre-Surgical Evaluations: serve to determine to determine one’s capacity to cope with the consequences of the recommended medical intervention and the major life changes that will be experienced after undergoing a treatment and a surgical procedure.

 

These evaluations consist of  understanding the procedure process; obtaining prior and current mental health history; assessing willingness to modify behaviors and the ability to adjust to a new, often healthier, lifestyle.

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Procedures that often prompt these evaluations include:

  • Organ Transplant

  • Cosmetic Surgery

  • Gastric Bypass

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • In Vitro Fertilization

  • Egg Donation

Pre-Surgical Eval
SSI Eval

SSI Evaluation

Determines emotional and physical disabilities of an individual who is pursuing financial compensation from Social Security. 
 

Immigration Eval

Immigration Comprehensive Mental Health Evaluation

The four major areas of immigration proceedings the screening is used for are:
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1. Extreme Hardship Cases
2. Spousal Abuse (VAWA)
3. Political Asylum Cases
4. U Visa


This evaluation assists in the immigration process and can be effectively used by your attorney to support your case and move forward with your immigration proceedings.

The immigration evaluation itself includes in-depth interviews that usually spread over 2-3 meetings. The  assessment includes:

 

  • Gathering information in regards to your current immigration predicament

  • Personal, marital and family history;

  • Work history;

  • Medical and psychiatric history that are relevant to the case.

  • Administrating relevant psychological assessment tools that helps to support of the report collected

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Upon collecting the information above, a report consists of diagnosis and recommendation will be sent to your attorney or provided to you.

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Note: 

  • This evaluation is offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Hebrew

  • Accommodation for interpreters in other languages will be available as needed

 

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