Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Kensington, CA
Have you ever felt like you talk about a painful issue over and over but nothing changes? Are you ready to start your journey to real transformation? Therapy helps us shift underlying patterns that cause distress, heal from past wounds, and mobilize inner strengths, so that we experience greater freedom and fulfillment. For over 20 years, I’ve helped clients heal and grow, and cultivate lives of meaning and joy. I offer a holistic approach to counseling, which means I draw on multiple healing modalities, and support you in feeling healthy in all ways. I love this work, and am dedicated to helping you create lasting positive change.
Have you ever felt like you talk about a painful issue over and over but nothing changes? Are you ready to start your journey to real transformation? Therapy helps us shift underlying patterns that cause distress, heal from past wounds, and mobilize inner strengths, so that we experience greater freedom and fulfillment. For over 20 years, I’ve helped clients heal and grow, and cultivate lives of meaning and joy. I offer a holistic approach to counseling, which means I draw on multiple healing modalities, and support you in feeling healthy in all ways. I love this work, and am dedicated to helping you create lasting positive change.
For ADHD/Autism Assessments, we meet in person for one of the testing sessions.
Are you struggling with miscommunication, distractions, impulsivity, sensory overwhelm, or executive functioning challenges at work or in relationships? Is it harder to cope now that you have kids, or aging parents? Do you wonder if it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or neurodivergence? I often see people who, despite their successes, still find it hard to shake a negative self-image after growing up being seen as weird, gifted or unconventional. Many folks find me when they are seeking a trauma-informed, queer-friendly, and neurodiverse-sensitive therapist who can help them feel better without pathologizing their differences.
For ADHD/Autism Assessments, we meet in person for one of the testing sessions.
Are you struggling with miscommunication, distractions, impulsivity, sensory overwhelm, or executive functioning challenges at work or in relationships? Is it harder to cope now that you have kids, or aging parents? Do you wonder if it’s anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or neurodivergence? I often see people who, despite their successes, still find it hard to shake a negative self-image after growing up being seen as weird, gifted or unconventional. Many folks find me when they are seeking a trauma-informed, queer-friendly, and neurodiverse-sensitive therapist who can help them feel better without pathologizing their differences.
Accepting new clients. I am the therapist for the working professional and their families. I provide Problem Solving Strategic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Career and work-related Coaching and Leadership Development. I work with high functioning adults and adolescents, individuals and families; with students on performance and anxiety issues; with couples to improve communication and emotional connection/intimacy. Trying to conceive, Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenting (including parenting of autistic/2e/PDA kids). I work in California for therapy; globally for coaching.
Accepting new clients. I am the therapist for the working professional and their families. I provide Problem Solving Strategic Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Career and work-related Coaching and Leadership Development. I work with high functioning adults and adolescents, individuals and families; with students on performance and anxiety issues; with couples to improve communication and emotional connection/intimacy. Trying to conceive, Pregnancy, Postpartum and Parenting (including parenting of autistic/2e/PDA kids). I work in California for therapy; globally for coaching.
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I work with adults who are struggling with mental health and need a space to be heard, understood and want to develop the skills to "hear" their inner voice and move through their lives in a grounded way that can honor their choices. Many of my clients experience emotional, psychological or physical stressors and dx with CPTSD, depression, anxiety, or bipolar. and struggle in relationships. I help them develop a sense of safety in their bodies, reclaim their voice, and learn to love and value themselves.
"AI free zone" is available as an option.
I work with adults who are struggling with mental health and need a space to be heard, understood and want to develop the skills to "hear" their inner voice and move through their lives in a grounded way that can honor their choices. Many of my clients experience emotional, psychological or physical stressors and dx with CPTSD, depression, anxiety, or bipolar. and struggle in relationships. I help them develop a sense of safety in their bodies, reclaim their voice, and learn to love and value themselves.
"AI free zone" is available as an option.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) in Washington (in-person in Redmond and telehealth across the state) and California (telehealth) with extensive experience working with young adults, adults and older adults. I offer a warm and individualized approach with a foundation in evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) in Washington (in-person in Redmond and telehealth across the state) and California (telehealth) with extensive experience working with young adults, adults and older adults. I offer a warm and individualized approach with a foundation in evidence based practices, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
When something feels off, and you're not sure where to turn, a comprehensive evaluation can bring real clarity.
You're a parent with questions about your child that haven't been fully answered yet. Maybe they're struggling in school, but maybe it's more than that - social challenges, emotional overwhelm, a nagging sense that something doesn't quite fit. You might be wondering about ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or a learning difference, and you want clarity. Perhaps you seek an IQ test for a private school. I provide psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, young adults, and college students (ages 4–22) to help individuals and families finally understand how they're wired, and what they need to flourish.
When something feels off, and you're not sure where to turn, a comprehensive evaluation can bring real clarity.
You're a parent with questions about your child that haven't been fully answered yet. Maybe they're struggling in school, but maybe it's more than that - social challenges, emotional overwhelm, a nagging sense that something doesn't quite fit. You might be wondering about ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or a learning difference, and you want clarity. Perhaps you seek an IQ test for a private school. I provide psychoeducational assessments for children, teens, young adults, and college students (ages 4–22) to help individuals and families finally understand how they're wired, and what they need to flourish.
Seeking solutions that bring balance and calm in your life? I offer guided mind body healing therapies such as Hypnotherapy and EFT, that empower you to find solutions for the following issues: PAIN, INSOMNIA, GRIEF, WEIGHT, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, HABITS, CRAVINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, or PAST LIVES. Hypnotherapy can be effective in building a bridge between the conscious mind and subconscious mind in order to explore the source and solutions of emotional, mental, and physical issues. This expanded state of consciousness allows for genuine realizations and the motivation to implement lasting transformations.
Seeking solutions that bring balance and calm in your life? I offer guided mind body healing therapies such as Hypnotherapy and EFT, that empower you to find solutions for the following issues: PAIN, INSOMNIA, GRIEF, WEIGHT, ANXIETY, STRESS, TRAUMA, HABITS, CRAVINGS, RELATIONSHIPS, or PAST LIVES. Hypnotherapy can be effective in building a bridge between the conscious mind and subconscious mind in order to explore the source and solutions of emotional, mental, and physical issues. This expanded state of consciousness allows for genuine realizations and the motivation to implement lasting transformations.
I am a licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I am aware of the multiple, complex influences on a client’s mental health (biology, past history, trauma, emotions, thoughts, self-image, relationships), and am ready to work within all of these modalities depending on each client's needs. I don't have ideal clients - I only have imperfect individuals who want something better for their lives and are willing to be vulnerable with someone they trust.
I am a licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I am aware of the multiple, complex influences on a client’s mental health (biology, past history, trauma, emotions, thoughts, self-image, relationships), and am ready to work within all of these modalities depending on each client's needs. I don't have ideal clients - I only have imperfect individuals who want something better for their lives and are willing to be vulnerable with someone they trust.
Is trauma, or emotional stress interfering with your well-being? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer personalized, evidence-based therapy to help you heal, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
I specialize in trauma treatment using EMDR, along with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and CBT to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My approach is client-centered, and grounded in proven evidence practices.
I also offer executive coaching for professionals navigating burnout, leadership stress, or transitions drawing on my doctorate in organizational psychology.
Is trauma, or emotional stress interfering with your well-being? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I offer personalized, evidence-based therapy to help you heal, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
I specialize in trauma treatment using EMDR, along with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and CBT to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. My approach is client-centered, and grounded in proven evidence practices.
I also offer executive coaching for professionals navigating burnout, leadership stress, or transitions drawing on my doctorate in organizational psychology.
Are you ready to slow down? To get unstuck? To discover a deeper sense of well-being? Transformational change is possible but healing is not a solo journey. I am passionate about supporting my clients to unlock a more genuine experience of themselves. Together, we will work to cultivate awareness, courage, confidence and steadiness in your life. I work with people who want to find clarity, a sense of aliveness, and to heal from both the bruises and scars that life sometimes creates. I can help you discover a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your purpose in the world.
Are you ready to slow down? To get unstuck? To discover a deeper sense of well-being? Transformational change is possible but healing is not a solo journey. I am passionate about supporting my clients to unlock a more genuine experience of themselves. Together, we will work to cultivate awareness, courage, confidence and steadiness in your life. I work with people who want to find clarity, a sense of aliveness, and to heal from both the bruises and scars that life sometimes creates. I can help you discover a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your purpose in the world.
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I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering evidence-based therapy. Alongside my private practice, I work at UCSF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and their families.
Whether in your personal or professional life, high expectations can inspire growth while also contributing to stress and imbalance. My current focus is supporting families, couples, young professionals, and athletes who are navigating trauma, performance stress, and life transitions.
Welcome – I’m glad you’re here.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering evidence-based therapy. Alongside my private practice, I work at UCSF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where I specialize in treating children, adolescents, and their families.
Whether in your personal or professional life, high expectations can inspire growth while also contributing to stress and imbalance. My current focus is supporting families, couples, young professionals, and athletes who are navigating trauma, performance stress, and life transitions.
Is your family having difficulty getting back on track after distance learning or remote work due to the pandemic? Has communication been replaced with screen time? Have you been impacted by a divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or sending a teen off to college? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, guilt, or grief ? Are you longing for clear communication in your life and looking to make changes to alleviate that "stuck" feeling.
Is your family having difficulty getting back on track after distance learning or remote work due to the pandemic? Has communication been replaced with screen time? Have you been impacted by a divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or sending a teen off to college? Do you find yourself struggling with anxiety, worry, fear, guilt, or grief ? Are you longing for clear communication in your life and looking to make changes to alleviate that "stuck" feeling.
Hello, My name is Vanita O'Neal, I help teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, worry, or life transitions that leave you feeling overwhelmed or mentally fatigued. Many clients feel emotionally dysregulated and want to gain better control over their thoughts, feelings and reactions. We focus on developing healthier ways to cope—learning practical tools to calm the mind, manage stress, build emotional balance and much more. My clients often seek peace, confidence, and a stronger connection to their faith, and they leave therapy feeling understood, empowered, and equipped with tools that help them achieve lasting change.
Hello, My name is Vanita O'Neal, I help teens and adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, worry, or life transitions that leave you feeling overwhelmed or mentally fatigued. Many clients feel emotionally dysregulated and want to gain better control over their thoughts, feelings and reactions. We focus on developing healthier ways to cope—learning practical tools to calm the mind, manage stress, build emotional balance and much more. My clients often seek peace, confidence, and a stronger connection to their faith, and they leave therapy feeling understood, empowered, and equipped with tools that help them achieve lasting change.
I'm a psychologist licensed in California, Colorado, Maine, and Wyoming. I work with adults, many of them facing a crossroads that find themselves stuck both craving and dreading a change. I see folks struggling with anxiety (including OCD, panic, perfectionism, phobias, etc) as well as those exploring their identities and seeking direction in a chaotic and unjust society. In addition to individual therapy, I also offer neurodiversity-affirming psychological assessments for adults exploring diagnosis or seeking better understanding of their emotional functioning and neurotype strengths and challenges.
I'm a psychologist licensed in California, Colorado, Maine, and Wyoming. I work with adults, many of them facing a crossroads that find themselves stuck both craving and dreading a change. I see folks struggling with anxiety (including OCD, panic, perfectionism, phobias, etc) as well as those exploring their identities and seeking direction in a chaotic and unjust society. In addition to individual therapy, I also offer neurodiversity-affirming psychological assessments for adults exploring diagnosis or seeking better understanding of their emotional functioning and neurotype strengths and challenges.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY27401) who works systemically, with children, adolescents, adults, and families. When one person is struggling, it not only impacts the individual but the individual's interpersonal relationships, as well. I strive to help you grow as an individual while strengthening intimacy and closeness with others. I utilize a strength-based approach to help you identify your personal goals, achieve self-awareness, and make the changes you feel are necessary. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to help you better understand yourself and find the best version of you.
I am a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY27401) who works systemically, with children, adolescents, adults, and families. When one person is struggling, it not only impacts the individual but the individual's interpersonal relationships, as well. I strive to help you grow as an individual while strengthening intimacy and closeness with others. I utilize a strength-based approach to help you identify your personal goals, achieve self-awareness, and make the changes you feel are necessary. I believe therapy is a collaborative process to help you better understand yourself and find the best version of you.
Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Also, a psychological evaluation may be needed in cases involving professional licensing boards, child custody matters, and immigration.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
If alcohol and other substances became the only way for you to deal with daily problems, I can help you to navigate through the endless circle. As parents, we face unique, everyday challenges dealing with our families and professional life. Oftentimes, we neglect to care for our needs and wants. Each person has a unique situation, and I will make your journey to recovery easier. I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.
If alcohol and other substances became the only way for you to deal with daily problems, I can help you to navigate through the endless circle. As parents, we face unique, everyday challenges dealing with our families and professional life. Oftentimes, we neglect to care for our needs and wants. Each person has a unique situation, and I will make your journey to recovery easier. I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and many other methods to help my client to overcome the substance use disorder.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
We believe that the value of your health goes beyond just your physical health. Emotional, psychological and social health are important in creating overall health and well being. It is our goal at Honeycomb Group to help you become the person, couple or family you want to be, and uncover your full potential.
As a clinical psychologist, I have a broad base of training and experience working with individuals seeking help with a wide range of clinical issues as well as life transitions and personal growth. I emphasize an open, trusting, non-judgmental, and collaborative process. From a practical approach comes a goal of transformation: allowing for new patterns of thought and behavior, and a more balanced and flourishing life.
As a clinical psychologist, I have a broad base of training and experience working with individuals seeking help with a wide range of clinical issues as well as life transitions and personal growth. I emphasize an open, trusting, non-judgmental, and collaborative process. From a practical approach comes a goal of transformation: allowing for new patterns of thought and behavior, and a more balanced and flourishing life.
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What is a psychological evaluation?
A psychological evaluation is a test or assessment most commonly administered by a trained psychologist that is intended to be used in the diagnosis of specific psychological conditions, such as ADHD, mood disorders, personality disorders, dementia or Alzheimer's, and learning disabilities. Psychological evaluations can help inform future treatment decisions and help direct clients to professionals and resources that may be most helpful, such as potential therapy options or additional school supports.
Can psychological evaluations be done on individuals of any age group?
Psychological evaluations are conducted on individuals of all ages and can be beneficial to individuals across the lifespan. However, specific types of evaluations may be most frequently conducted on individuals of certain age groups. For instance, ADHD or learning disability testing is often conducted in children ages 4-12--the period of time when ADHD symptoms most commonly emerge. In contrast, cognitive functioning assessments, such as those conducted to diagnose dementia, are most commonly conducted in elderly individuals. Clients should ensure that the psychologist they are seeing has specific expertise in conducting evaluations in their age group to ensure they receive a correct diagnosis.
How long does a psychological evaluation take?
Psychological evaluations vary in length depending on the test being administered and the goals of the evaluation; however, most evaluations are 2-4 hours in length. Some evaluations may take as long as 8 hours but can often be spread across multiple days. In some cases, clients will also attend an intake session or interview, which can help the psychologist assess client functioning outside of the testing environment.
How should I prepare for a psychological test and evaluation?
Individuals do not need to prepare for psychological tests or evaluations in most cases, as they are intended to measure a client's baseline psychological status without test-specific preparation. However, clients may want to brainstorm a list of questions for their psychologist about any tests they are receiving prior to the assessment, including what potential outcomes may mean for what next steps the client should take.