Evaluation Services
All individuals begin with an intake and clinical interview with Dr. Roxanne Cole to discuss their concerns, goals, and reasons for seeking an evaluation. This appointment helps determine the most appropriate assessment approach and ensures that recommendations are tailored to each individual's needs. Evaluation options and associated fees will also be reviewed during this consultation.
Neurodevelopmental Evaluations
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Evaluations
ASD evaluations help determine whether an individual meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder while providing a deeper understanding of their unique strengths, challenges, and support needs. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations to support success at home, school, work, and in daily life.
An ASD evaluation can be helpful for understanding social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning difficulties, emotional and behavioral concerns, academic or occupational challenges, and questions regarding accommodations or support services. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
ADHD Evaluations
ADHD evaluations help determine whether an individual meets criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) while providing a deeper understanding of their unique strengths, challenges, and support needs. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations to support success at home, school, work, and in daily life.
An ADHD evaluation can be helpful for understanding difficulties with attention, concentration, executive functioning, organization, time management, impulsivity, emotional regulation, academic or occupational performance, and questions regarding accommodations or support services. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Giftedness Evaluations
Giftedness evaluations help identify exceptional cognitive abilities and provide a deeper understanding of an individual's unique intellectual strengths, learning profile, and educational needs. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide valuable information to support academic planning, educational placement, enrichment opportunities, and talent development.
A giftedness evaluation can be helpful for understanding advanced intellectual abilities, academic potential, learning style, problem-solving strengths, and social-emotional factors that may influence educational experiences. These evaluations may also assist with eligibility for gifted programs, educational accommodations, and individualized learning opportunities. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss findings, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Learning Disability Evaluations
Learning disability evaluations help determine whether an individual meets criteria for a Specific Learning Disorder while providing a deeper understanding of their unique cognitive, academic, and learning profile. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations to support success at school, work, and in daily life.
A learning disability evaluation can be helpful for understanding difficulties with reading, written expression, mathematics, information processing, academic achievement, and other learning-related challenges. These evaluations may also assist with eligibility for educational services, academic accommodations, workplace supports, and individualized intervention planning. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Anxiety & Stress-Related Diagnostic Clarification Evaluations
Anxiety and stress-related diagnostic clarification evaluations are designed to answer complex diagnostic questions when symptoms such as excessive worry, nervousness, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, or chronic stress interfere with daily functioning. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations help identify factors contributing to an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functioning.
These evaluations can be helpful when concerns involve generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms, adjustment difficulties, stress-related concerns, or overlapping symptoms that may be difficult to distinguish from ADHD, trauma, autism, or mood-related conditions. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Personality Functioning Evaluations
Personality functioning evaluations are designed to answer complex diagnostic questions when concerns involve longstanding patterns of thinking, feeling, coping, relating to others, or managing emotions. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations help identify factors contributing to an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functioning.
These evaluations can be helpful when concerns involve chronic interpersonal difficulties, emotional instability, identity-related concerns, maladaptive coping patterns, or questions regarding personality functioning and personality-related diagnoses. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Mood Disorder Diagnostic Clarification Evaluations
Mood disorder diagnostic clarification evaluations are designed to answer complex diagnostic questions when concerns involve depression, persistent sadness, irritability, emotional instability, or possible bipolar-spectrum symptoms. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations help identify factors contributing to an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functioning.
These evaluations can be helpful when concerns involve depression, mood fluctuations, loss of motivation, emotional dysregulation, or uncertainty regarding mood-related diagnoses. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Emotional & Behavioral Functioning Evaluations
Emotional and behavioral functioning evaluations are designed to answer complex diagnostic questions when emotional, behavioral, or self-regulation difficulties are affecting functioning across settings. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations help identify factors contributing to an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functioning.
These evaluations can be helpful when concerns involve emotional dysregulation, behavioral difficulties, anger, impulsivity, interpersonal challenges, or difficulties functioning effectively at home, school, work, or in relationships. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Trauma & Trauma-Related Diagnostic Clarification Evaluations
Trauma and trauma-related diagnostic clarification evaluations are designed to answer complex diagnostic questions when symptoms may be related to traumatic experiences, chronic stress, adverse life events, or unresolved psychological distress. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations help identify factors contributing to an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and psychological functioning.
These evaluations can be helpful when concerns involve trauma-related symptoms, posttraumatic stress, emotional distress, avoidance behaviors, relationship difficulties, negative self-perceptions, or uncertainty regarding the impact of past experiences on current functioning. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
Complex Diagnostic Clarification Evaluations
Complex diagnostic clarification evaluations are designed to answer diagnostic questions when symptoms overlap, multiple conditions may be present, or previous evaluations have not provided clear answers. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations help identify factors contributing to an individual's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and psychological functioning.
These evaluations can be helpful when concerns involve multiple potential diagnoses, overlapping symptoms, inconsistent prior findings, or uncertainty regarding the factors contributing to current difficulties. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss diagnostic impressions, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and next steps.
College & Graduate School Accommodation Evaluations
College and graduate school accommodation evaluations assess whether an individual has a psychological, developmental, learning, or cognitive condition that may warrant accommodations in postsecondary educational settings. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide objective findings and recommendations to support academic access and success.
These evaluations can be helpful for individuals seeking accommodations in college, graduate school, professional programs, licensing examinations, and standardized testing environments. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss findings, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations and supporting documentation when appropriate.
Workplace Accommodation Evaluations
Workplace accommodation evaluations assess psychological, cognitive, or functional factors that may impact an individual's ability to perform essential job duties. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide objective findings and recommendations regarding workplace supports and accommodations.
These evaluations can be helpful when individuals are seeking reasonable workplace accommodations, clarification of functional limitations, or documentation to support requests through an employer. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss findings, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations.
Reevaluation & Updated Documentation Evaluations
Reevaluation services are designed for individuals who have previously completed psychological testing and require updated documentation, diagnostic review, or current recommendations. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide updated findings that reflect current functioning and needs.
These evaluations can be helpful when seeking renewed accommodations, updated disability documentation, educational planning, workplace support, or clarification regarding previously established diagnoses. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss findings, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report with updated recommendations.
Disability Documentation Evaluations
Disability evaluations assess psychological, cognitive, emotional, and functional concerns that may be relevant to disability-related documentation and support needs. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide objective findings regarding diagnosis, symptom severity, and functional impact.
These evaluations can be helpful when documentation is needed for disability-related services, accommodations, benefits, or other administrative purposes. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss findings, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report.
Independent Second-Opinion Evaluations
Independent second-opinion evaluations provide an objective reassessment of an individual's psychological functioning when additional diagnostic clarification or review of prior findings is needed. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations offer an independent perspective regarding diagnosis, recommendations, and treatment planning.
These evaluations can be helpful when previous findings are unclear, concerns remain unanswered, or an independent professional opinion is desired. Following the evaluation process, Dr. Cole will meet with you to review the results, discuss findings, answer questions, and provide a comprehensive written report.
Diagnostic Clarification in Legal Contexts
Diagnostic clarification evaluations in legal or administrative matters help determine whether psychological diagnoses are supported by available evidence and assessment findings. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide objective diagnostic opinions and recommendations.
These evaluations may be helpful when diagnoses are disputed, unclear, overlapping, or central to a legal or administrative question.
Court-Ordered Psychological Evaluations
Court-ordered evaluations are conducted pursuant to a court order to address specific psychological questions relevant to a legal proceeding. Through a comprehensive assessment process that may include clinical interviews, standardized testing, record review, behavioral observations, and collateral information, these evaluations provide objective findings and professional opinions tailored to the court's referral questions.
These evaluations may be helpful when the court requires clarification regarding an individual's psychological functioning, diagnosis, treatment needs, or other issues relevant to the legal matter. Following the evaluation process, a comprehensive written report is provided to the appropriate parties as directed by the court.
Schedule an Appointment
The first step in the evaluation process is scheduling an intake and clinical interview with Dr. Cole. This appointment provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns, goals, and the questions you hope the evaluation will answer. Together, you will determine the most appropriate assessment approach, and information regarding evaluation options, recommendations, and fees will be reviewed. Our mission is simple: to provide clarity through comprehensive psychological assessment and help clients move forward with confidence.