Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Denver, CO
Let's focus on strengths! Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, work stress, finding your life path... or deeper concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or neurocognitive difficulties... I can provide education, emotional skills, coping strategies, and a compassionate ear. As a CBT and ACT therapist, I use therapy and skill building, looking at the interplay between our beliefs and ideas, our experiences and environment, and our values and choices in life. I also address biological concerns such as sleep, neuropsychological functioning, breathing, and fight or flight responses.
Let's focus on strengths! Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, work stress, finding your life path... or deeper concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, or neurocognitive difficulties... I can provide education, emotional skills, coping strategies, and a compassionate ear. As a CBT and ACT therapist, I use therapy and skill building, looking at the interplay between our beliefs and ideas, our experiences and environment, and our values and choices in life. I also address biological concerns such as sleep, neuropsychological functioning, breathing, and fight or flight responses.
Dr. Nikki Pond is passionate about working with children and adolescents with a range of experiences, including anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning and attentional difficulties, significant life transitions and stressors, and traumatic life events. She strives to support clients’ mental health in therapy by identifying their strengths and promoting their resilience. For evaluations, Dr. Pond employs a strengths-based, collaborative, and integrative approach to truly understanding a child’s patterns of functioning.
Dr. Nikki Pond is passionate about working with children and adolescents with a range of experiences, including anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning and attentional difficulties, significant life transitions and stressors, and traumatic life events. She strives to support clients’ mental health in therapy by identifying their strengths and promoting their resilience. For evaluations, Dr. Pond employs a strengths-based, collaborative, and integrative approach to truly understanding a child’s patterns of functioning.
Using science-rooted testing, I uncover the "why" behind your child’s challenges.
Does it feel like your child is navigating a world that wasn't quite built for them? Maybe you see their brilliance and their kindness, but you also see them struggle in ways that may be hard to understand. You’ve tried different parenting strategies, met with teachers, and spent late nights wondering why things feel harder for your child than they seem to be for others. You aren’t looking to "fix" who they are, you are looking for a roadmap to help them thrive. You want to stop the guesswork and finally understand how your child’s brain is wired so you can provide the specific support and advocacy they deserve.
Using science-rooted testing, I uncover the "why" behind your child’s challenges.
Does it feel like your child is navigating a world that wasn't quite built for them? Maybe you see their brilliance and their kindness, but you also see them struggle in ways that may be hard to understand. You’ve tried different parenting strategies, met with teachers, and spent late nights wondering why things feel harder for your child than they seem to be for others. You aren’t looking to "fix" who they are, you are looking for a roadmap to help them thrive. You want to stop the guesswork and finally understand how your child’s brain is wired so you can provide the specific support and advocacy they deserve.
Life often tries to put us into boxes of how we “should” be, and it can be hard to know who we truly are. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and deeper self-understanding. I walk alongside you—listening without judgment, honoring your unique qualities, and helping you set meaningful goals. Together we’ll uncover the “why” behind patterns, break cycles that no longer serve you, and find steps to build on strengths, approach challenges differently, and live more fully. I offer evaluations for ADHD, anxiety patterns, Autism/ADHD in adults, and giftedness to provide clarity and strategies that support your goals.
Life often tries to put us into boxes of how we “should” be, and it can be hard to know who we truly are. I believe everyone has the capacity for growth, healing, and deeper self-understanding. I walk alongside you—listening without judgment, honoring your unique qualities, and helping you set meaningful goals. Together we’ll uncover the “why” behind patterns, break cycles that no longer serve you, and find steps to build on strengths, approach challenges differently, and live more fully. I offer evaluations for ADHD, anxiety patterns, Autism/ADHD in adults, and giftedness to provide clarity and strategies that support your goals.
Currently at full capacity; not accepting new clients (9/25)
Life is filled with beginnings and endings, both big and small. Some changes are challenging, some we overlook, and others we might not even recognize. To start a new chapter, it's essential to navigate these experiences and say goodbye to the past. I help clients find clarity and support as they move toward their desired direction, fostering self-acceptance, joy, and deeper connections. I specialize in working with marginalized individuals and adults experiencing change, growth, and difficult life transitions. Dr. Angela Beers practices telehealth in 40+ states (PsyPact)
Currently at full capacity; not accepting new clients (9/25)
Life is filled with beginnings and endings, both big and small. Some changes are challenging, some we overlook, and others we might not even recognize. To start a new chapter, it's essential to navigate these experiences and say goodbye to the past. I help clients find clarity and support as they move toward their desired direction, fostering self-acceptance, joy, and deeper connections. I specialize in working with marginalized individuals and adults experiencing change, growth, and difficult life transitions. Dr. Angela Beers practices telehealth in 40+ states (PsyPact)
Testing can determine eligibility for gifted and talented (GT) programs, diagnose learning disorders or ADHD, and reveal social or emotional issues affecting home or school life.
I offer in-depth testing services, including cognitive, gifted and talented, emotional functioning, specific learning disability, and focused ADHD assessments. I can coordinate with teachers, learning interventionists, and/or special education services to gather data. I can attend, support, and advocate for your child's needs in the classroom setting.
Testing can determine eligibility for gifted and talented (GT) programs, diagnose learning disorders or ADHD, and reveal social or emotional issues affecting home or school life.
I offer in-depth testing services, including cognitive, gifted and talented, emotional functioning, specific learning disability, and focused ADHD assessments. I can coordinate with teachers, learning interventionists, and/or special education services to gather data. I can attend, support, and advocate for your child's needs in the classroom setting.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and I have over 25 years of specialized training in evaluating and treating children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, as well as neurological and genetic disorders, and anxiety, and mood disorders. I provide guidance for parents, and consultations with educators and schools regarding how to best facilitate the development of children. I also provide psycho-legal consultation in cases related to individuals with developmental disabilities that are involved in the legal system.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and I have over 25 years of specialized training in evaluating and treating children and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, as well as neurological and genetic disorders, and anxiety, and mood disorders. I provide guidance for parents, and consultations with educators and schools regarding how to best facilitate the development of children. I also provide psycho-legal consultation in cases related to individuals with developmental disabilities that are involved in the legal system.
Dr. Samantha Thedin is passionate about working with children and their families. She sees assessments as a collaborative and comprehensive process to identify a child’s unique strengths and areas of growth. She employs a strengths-based trauma-informed approach to promote positive change. Dr. Thedin has experience working with children, ranging from early childhood to late adolescence, and their parents.
Dr. Samantha Thedin is passionate about working with children and their families. She sees assessments as a collaborative and comprehensive process to identify a child’s unique strengths and areas of growth. She employs a strengths-based trauma-informed approach to promote positive change. Dr. Thedin has experience working with children, ranging from early childhood to late adolescence, and their parents.
Dr. Nicole Wallace provides neuropsychological assessment, and individual and family therapy. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and with medically complex needs that affect learning and behavior. She believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She is also interested in the relationship between physical and emotional health, often working with children and families to address the holistic needs of their children.
Dr. Nicole Wallace provides neuropsychological assessment, and individual and family therapy. She has worked extensively with children with developmental disorders, attention and learning disabilities, and with medically complex needs that affect learning and behavior. She believes in comprehensive assessment to individually tailor treatment recommendations based on a child’s unique strengths and weaknesses. She is also interested in the relationship between physical and emotional health, often working with children and families to address the holistic needs of their children.
S Joy Fox: Fox Counseling,
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, SOMB, ACS
5 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80210
Additionally, Testing, evaluation, and assessments are offered to address mental health needs like mental health evaluations, personality testing, cognitive functioning, sex offender specific evaluations, updating individual educational plans, intellectually challenged individual testing, and concerns about dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
Depression is one of the most abundant mental disorders in society. Sometimes it stems from neurotransmitters not working right, but usually, it is because of a set of underlying issues. These issues can be addressed on several fronts, and I can help by addressing the issues from multiple foci along side of you to generate some relief in most cases.
Additionally, Testing, evaluation, and assessments are offered to address mental health needs like mental health evaluations, personality testing, cognitive functioning, sex offender specific evaluations, updating individual educational plans, intellectually challenged individual testing, and concerns about dementia or mild cognitive impairment.
Depression is one of the most abundant mental disorders in society. Sometimes it stems from neurotransmitters not working right, but usually, it is because of a set of underlying issues. These issues can be addressed on several fronts, and I can help by addressing the issues from multiple foci along side of you to generate some relief in most cases.
Dr. Kelsie McQuinn is passionate about providing comprehensive evaluations to help provide diagnostic clarification for families, as well as neurodiversity affirming therapy services to support children and adolescents in need. Her assessment and intervention experiences include children, adolescents, and adults with learning disorders, emotional and behavioral concerns, Autism Spectrum Disorder, chronic pain, as well as complex medical presentations. Dr. McQuinn’s experience and training involves evidence-based behavioral interventions including Exposure and Response Prevention, as well as neuropsychological assessment.
Dr. Kelsie McQuinn is passionate about providing comprehensive evaluations to help provide diagnostic clarification for families, as well as neurodiversity affirming therapy services to support children and adolescents in need. Her assessment and intervention experiences include children, adolescents, and adults with learning disorders, emotional and behavioral concerns, Autism Spectrum Disorder, chronic pain, as well as complex medical presentations. Dr. McQuinn’s experience and training involves evidence-based behavioral interventions including Exposure and Response Prevention, as well as neuropsychological assessment.
Dr. Hillary Grady-Speckhals has extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She provides parenting support and works collaboratively with families to meet their specific needs and goals. Dr. Grady-Speckhals completes thorough evaluations to assess for specific learning disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, working closely with caregivers and schools to support a child’s individual strengths and needs.
Dr. Hillary Grady-Speckhals has extensive training and experience using evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She provides parenting support and works collaboratively with families to meet their specific needs and goals. Dr. Grady-Speckhals completes thorough evaluations to assess for specific learning disorders, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, working closely with caregivers and schools to support a child’s individual strengths and needs.
Our approach utilizes the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation and treatment; this means we strive to understand the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the health and wellness of our clients.
We are a mental health practice that serves the Denver area specializing in neuropsychological, behavioral health, pain assessment and management, and other health concerns for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently not accepting new clients for therapy, though are still able to provide assessment and evaluation services.
Our approach utilizes the biopsychosocial approach to evaluation and treatment; this means we strive to understand the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence the health and wellness of our clients.
We are a mental health practice that serves the Denver area specializing in neuropsychological, behavioral health, pain assessment and management, and other health concerns for children, adolescents, and adults. We are currently not accepting new clients for therapy, though are still able to provide assessment and evaluation services.
Dr. Elizabeth Bruno is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Early Childhood Assessment Services at Wolff Child Psychology. She employs evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive assessment and consultation services to children and adolescents who may be at risk for cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral difficulties. She is especially passionate about assessing very young children with the goal of starting early intervention as soon as possible.
Dr. Elizabeth Bruno is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Early Childhood Assessment Services at Wolff Child Psychology. She employs evidence-based practices to provide comprehensive assessment and consultation services to children and adolescents who may be at risk for cognitive, academic, social, and behavioral difficulties. She is especially passionate about assessing very young children with the goal of starting early intervention as soon as possible.
I specialize in working with people ages 16 and up who seek clarity and support through diagnostic evaluation.
I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations focused on ADHD, autism, and trauma-related concerns. My process is entirely virtual, flexible, and paced for comfort. Testing includes clinical interviews, standardized surveys, cognitive tasks, and a feedback session. Reports include diagnostic clarity and tailored recommendations. I respect your privacy.
I specialize in working with people ages 16 and up who seek clarity and support through diagnostic evaluation.
I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations focused on ADHD, autism, and trauma-related concerns. My process is entirely virtual, flexible, and paced for comfort. Testing includes clinical interviews, standardized surveys, cognitive tasks, and a feedback session. Reports include diagnostic clarity and tailored recommendations. I respect your privacy.
My services range from psychotherapy (Relational Psychodynamic), psychological testing (with a focus on Therapeutic Assessment), training, supervision, and professional/leadership development.
Whether you are looking for clarity, wanting to improve upon yourself and/or your relationships, hoping to refine your professional identity, learn something new, or become a more dynamic and transformational leader, my curiosity- and transparency-forward services can help you meet your goals.
My services range from psychotherapy (Relational Psychodynamic), psychological testing (with a focus on Therapeutic Assessment), training, supervision, and professional/leadership development.
Whether you are looking for clarity, wanting to improve upon yourself and/or your relationships, hoping to refine your professional identity, learn something new, or become a more dynamic and transformational leader, my curiosity- and transparency-forward services can help you meet your goals.
Dr. Alexandra Manion promotes a strengths-focused approach across both evaluations and treatment and is passionate about partnering with families and educators to provide wraparound support for children. She regularly incorporates visual art into her therapy services and also facilitates art therapy groups throughout the calendar year. Dr. Manion is an avid believer in the benefit of art and creative expression to deepen the therapeutic relationship, to enhance communication in sessions, and to provide clients with a multimodal, hands-on method to share their experiences.
Dr. Alexandra Manion promotes a strengths-focused approach across both evaluations and treatment and is passionate about partnering with families and educators to provide wraparound support for children. She regularly incorporates visual art into her therapy services and also facilitates art therapy groups throughout the calendar year. Dr. Manion is an avid believer in the benefit of art and creative expression to deepen the therapeutic relationship, to enhance communication in sessions, and to provide clients with a multimodal, hands-on method to share their experiences.
We conduct assessments that include academic (psycho-educational assessments), developmental (including autism specific testing) and social/emotional assessments.
Birch Psychology is a practice devoted to helping individuals and families grow, discover and reach their potential. This is the primary focus of all the clinicians in practice at Birch. Through specialties in working with adults, adolescents and children.
We conduct assessments that include academic (psycho-educational assessments), developmental (including autism specific testing) and social/emotional assessments.
Birch Psychology is a practice devoted to helping individuals and families grow, discover and reach their potential. This is the primary focus of all the clinicians in practice at Birch. Through specialties in working with adults, adolescents and children.
I specialize in offering psychological testing to clarify underlying mental health conditions including personality disorders. I also provide evaluations to determine IQ, learning disorders, and ADHD/ADD, including recommendations for school and testing accommodations.
I specialize in offering psychological testing to clarify underlying mental health conditions including personality disorders. I also provide evaluations to determine IQ, learning disorders, and ADHD/ADD, including recommendations for school and testing accommodations.
You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress, or want clinical assessment for self-understanding. Perhaps you're an adolescent or young adult facing the challenges of growing up, or you may be in midlife or later, dealing with life changes or existential concerns. You might belong to a diverse minority group, navigating unique issues related to social justice or multicultural identity. As a professional, you may be managing career development or work-life balance. Whether you're seeking therapy, assessment, or a safe space to explore personal growth, I'm here to work together with you.
You may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress, or want clinical assessment for self-understanding. Perhaps you're an adolescent or young adult facing the challenges of growing up, or you may be in midlife or later, dealing with life changes or existential concerns. You might belong to a diverse minority group, navigating unique issues related to social justice or multicultural identity. As a professional, you may be managing career development or work-life balance. Whether you're seeking therapy, assessment, or a safe space to explore personal growth, I'm here to work together with you.
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Testing and Evaluation Therapists
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.