Psychological Assessment

Welcome to MRB Counseling Services, Inc. In the tradition of over 15 years of excellence, our Center offers comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational testing to suit the needs of children, adolescents, and adults.

What is a Psychological Assessment?

Like a medical examination in which a physician evaluates a patient’s physical well-being by speaking with the patient and/or administering formal tests, a psychological assessment is a process through which a psychology professional evaluates a client’s psychological, emotional, and behavioral well-being through open dialogue and formal testing. The assessment process may involve one or both of the following:

• A series of face-to-face interviews during which the psychology professional meets with the client (and sometimes his/her family members) to gain a rich understanding of the client’s emotions, behaviors, thoughts, coping strategies for dealing with life’s challenges, and personal strengths.
• One or more standardized tests (both verbal and written) that the psychology professionals can use to gain more objective and data-driven insights regarding a client’s overall well-being.

With this information, the psychology professional can provide an appropriate diagnosis (if one is warranted) and work with the client and his/her family to set goals and develop an appropriate plan for positive change.

How do I get started?

If a doctor, educator, or other professional has recommended that you have a psychological assessment (sometimes referred to as “psychological testing”), your first step is to call us to arrange a consultation. That initial consultation will last approximately two hours. You will meet with one of our clinical staff to discuss your background and the reasons you are seeking an assessment. At the end of the session, the clinician will provide a recommendation regarding next steps, and discuss payment options should you wish to proceed.

Psychological/Psychoeducational Report

Upon completion of testing, a complete psychological report is written where results of the evaluation are reported and explained. This in-depth report contains background information, test scores and interpretations, personality/behavioral functioning, and a summary with recommendations. This report is typically completed about two to four weeks following the final testing session.

Informing Conference
The final step in the evaluation process is the informing conference. The informing conference is held with the client, or client’s parents if the evaluation is for a child. During this conference, the evaluating clinician will discuss the results of the evaluation, answer questions, and provide appropriate recommendations and referrals.

Recommendations and Referrals
Based on the results of your evaluation, our staff will provide recommendations and treatment referrals as needed.