During the evaluation, there may be some inherent risks such discussing difficult issues the client may have initially avoided. Additionally, they may involve several appointments of several hours each. An evaluation typically consists of the client completing initial intake paperwork, interviews with the client, administration of tests and/or questionnaires, and cognitive testing. When necessary, evaluations may also include collateral interviews with close family member or partner, school personnel, and/or physicians or other individuals who can provide helpful information to aid the evaluation. The client’s written consent will be necessary to authorize these contacts. Moreover, the evaluator may request the client to bring in relevant medical, mental health, and academic records either before or throughout the evaluation. After all this is completed, the evaluator will integrate the relevant data into a comprehensive report product and a feedback session will be scheduled with the client to review the results and treatment recommendations. Please expect an evaluation to be two to four sessions on average.

Aside from the above, the referral questions we are capable of answering is quite flexible and may requires additional consultation from the evaluator before seeing you. In specific evaluations, the report may instead go to an outside agency, especially when the evaluation is requested by the court, lawyer, or outside agency instead of the client.