Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Shaw, Washington, DC
The Diathesis-Stress model of psychology suggests, GENETICS load the gun and the ENVIRONMENT pulls the trigger. As human beings, we are all biologically vulnerable to experience mental health disorders, although they may manifest in different ways and to different levels of severity. At the same time we are all exposed to environmental stressors that can interact with our predispositions. With any therapist, it is important to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) goals that allow us to gain insight into our vulnerabilities and surroundings, to better understand why we react the way that we do.
The Diathesis-Stress model of psychology suggests, GENETICS load the gun and the ENVIRONMENT pulls the trigger. As human beings, we are all biologically vulnerable to experience mental health disorders, although they may manifest in different ways and to different levels of severity. At the same time we are all exposed to environmental stressors that can interact with our predispositions. With any therapist, it is important to develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) goals that allow us to gain insight into our vulnerabilities and surroundings, to better understand why we react the way that we do.
In addition, I specialize in psychological assessments for ADHD, reality TV/casting, diagnostic testing, personality, disability, working closely with your providers to determine the best course of treatment.
I have a warm, person-centered approach and practice through a culturally-informed lens utilizing CBT & attachment theory to help my patients better understand themselves and providing helpful DBT skills . I am a PSY-PACT approved provider and able to provide telehealth services to clients in 40+ states. Please review my website for a list of specific states
In addition, I specialize in psychological assessments for ADHD, reality TV/casting, diagnostic testing, personality, disability, working closely with your providers to determine the best course of treatment.
I have a warm, person-centered approach and practice through a culturally-informed lens utilizing CBT & attachment theory to help my patients better understand themselves and providing helpful DBT skills . I am a PSY-PACT approved provider and able to provide telehealth services to clients in 40+ states. Please review my website for a list of specific states
Dr. Josephine Almanzar
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
In psychotherapy and testing, I pride myself in taking a strengths-based approach; I believe that we all have undiscovered strengths that can be useful during challenging times.
Now is the time to take up space: In life, there are few places where we can be our authentic self and it takes immense courage to take up the space we deserve. Here, I welcome you to be all of who you are, while helping you explore all that you can be. You may be wondering if you are capable of taking this step, and the answer is YES! It may take you out of your comfort zone, but you are not alone once you step outside of it. Sometimes we need additional support to reach our potential and navigate change, and it is my honor to be a helping hand in your life.
In psychotherapy and testing, I pride myself in taking a strengths-based approach; I believe that we all have undiscovered strengths that can be useful during challenging times.
Now is the time to take up space: In life, there are few places where we can be our authentic self and it takes immense courage to take up the space we deserve. Here, I welcome you to be all of who you are, while helping you explore all that you can be. You may be wondering if you are capable of taking this step, and the answer is YES! It may take you out of your comfort zone, but you are not alone once you step outside of it. Sometimes we need additional support to reach our potential and navigate change, and it is my honor to be a helping hand in your life.
Have you always wondered whether your diagnosis is accurate or wished that you had a more comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms?
Neuropsychological evaluations are often helpful in determining the presence and/or extent of problems with thinking abilities, such as those occurring as a result of traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cancer, depression, anxiety, and more.
Have you always wondered whether your diagnosis is accurate or wished that you had a more comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms?
Neuropsychological evaluations are often helpful in determining the presence and/or extent of problems with thinking abilities, such as those occurring as a result of traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cancer, depression, anxiety, and more.
By using Psychological Testing, Clinical interview to suggest Treatment Plan.
Life is full of changes. If the simple pleasures of the life feel out of reach. You are not alone.I am trained working with clients in transition such as Divorce, Loss, Critical illness, PTSD due to catastrophic accident, rape, violence and war. I am known as therapist by Fairfax Courts for Anger and Abuse prevention and treatment, as well as helping Undocumented Immigrants for Psychological Assessment and Anxiety Treatment. I am successfully working with couples to solve their issues and having healthy relationship with children, relatives and themselves .
By using Psychological Testing, Clinical interview to suggest Treatment Plan.
Life is full of changes. If the simple pleasures of the life feel out of reach. You are not alone.I am trained working with clients in transition such as Divorce, Loss, Critical illness, PTSD due to catastrophic accident, rape, violence and war. I am known as therapist by Fairfax Courts for Anger and Abuse prevention and treatment, as well as helping Undocumented Immigrants for Psychological Assessment and Anxiety Treatment. I am successfully working with couples to solve their issues and having healthy relationship with children, relatives and themselves .
Life Changing Seasons, LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PsyD, ICAADC, MAC, AMS
Verified Verified
Online Only
If so, I can help you with the court ordered mandate including an Alcohol & Substance Abuse Evaluation and treatment (if required).
As an International Certified Advanced Addictions Therapist, I believe anyone can recover from unhealthy habits, i.e., food, gambling, sex, anger, toxic relationships or drugs. Sessions are held online. I can meet when it's best for you, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Client references are available.
If so, I can help you with the court ordered mandate including an Alcohol & Substance Abuse Evaluation and treatment (if required).
As an International Certified Advanced Addictions Therapist, I believe anyone can recover from unhealthy habits, i.e., food, gambling, sex, anger, toxic relationships or drugs. Sessions are held online. I can meet when it's best for you, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Client references are available.
Welcome! I conduct comprehensive and individualized psychoeducational evaluations for clients age 6 through adults when there are concerns regarding learning, attention, cognitive functioning and/or personal adjustment in the academic or work settings. Assessment of learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, depression and anxiety are conducted.
Welcome! I conduct comprehensive and individualized psychoeducational evaluations for clients age 6 through adults when there are concerns regarding learning, attention, cognitive functioning and/or personal adjustment in the academic or work settings. Assessment of learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, depression and anxiety are conducted.
Dr. Nicole Hashemian is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist and has broad experience working with individuals and families with a wide variety of mental health disorders.
Dr. Nicole Hashemian is a licensed clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist and has broad experience working with individuals and families with a wide variety of mental health disorders.
I am a psychology associate at The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit organization providing exceptional psychological services to children and adults. I provide psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations to children, teens, and adults. My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transition, relationship issues, family issues, trauma, and parent coaching.
I am a psychology associate at The Kingsbury Wellness & Learning Group, a nonprofit organization providing exceptional psychological services to children and adults. I provide psychotherapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations to children, teens, and adults. My specialties include anxiety, depression, life transition, relationship issues, family issues, trauma, and parent coaching.
Jessica Harris: EMDR, Brainspotting + Ketamine
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you find yourself saying, "I'm tired and don't want to feel like this anymore"?
If you're caught in constant mental chatter, self-sabotaging thoughts, feeling distant, lost, or questioning how you show up—while memories of past trauma make it hard to connect meaningfully with yourself and others—I offer specialized virtual private-pay therapy for high-achieving professionals like you. This work is designed to help you experience lasting transformation faster than traditional weekly therapy.
Do you find yourself saying, "I'm tired and don't want to feel like this anymore"?
If you're caught in constant mental chatter, self-sabotaging thoughts, feeling distant, lost, or questioning how you show up—while memories of past trauma make it hard to connect meaningfully with yourself and others—I offer specialized virtual private-pay therapy for high-achieving professionals like you. This work is designed to help you experience lasting transformation faster than traditional weekly therapy.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I am passionate about helping clients navigate through anxiety, depression, life shifts, relationships, dating, sexuality, gender, and trauma. I advocate for a sex-positive atmosphere, believing that sexuality is a vital part of human identity. Together, we'll explore the stories that shape your life, allowing you to better understand yourself and the patterns that may be holding you back.
Meet Our Testing and Evaluation Therapists
My practice focuses on adolescents and adults of all ages. I conceptualize issues from a cognitive-behavioral approach, meaning that I will explore together with you the thoughts and feelings related to your behavior patterns and examine the impact of any biological, psychological, and social factors. We will work together to make manageable changes so that you can feel better and move forward to reach your goals. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to problems, and a reduction in anxiety and stress. For more details check out my website at reignitepsych.com.
My practice focuses on adolescents and adults of all ages. I conceptualize issues from a cognitive-behavioral approach, meaning that I will explore together with you the thoughts and feelings related to your behavior patterns and examine the impact of any biological, psychological, and social factors. We will work together to make manageable changes so that you can feel better and move forward to reach your goals. Therapy often leads to better relationships, solutions to problems, and a reduction in anxiety and stress. For more details check out my website at reignitepsych.com.
You have come to this site to ask for help. That takes courage, strength, and a willingness to look at yourself, to lean into your fears, sadness, isolation, anger, and remove these roadblocks from your life, forever. Our therapists here at TrueYou Center are authentically here for you, supporting you as you unpack all the stories of your life that have lead up to this moment, and helping you rewrite your outcome. Together, we will gently, at your own pace, find the blocks that are preventing you from having the relationships and life you imagine having.
You have come to this site to ask for help. That takes courage, strength, and a willingness to look at yourself, to lean into your fears, sadness, isolation, anger, and remove these roadblocks from your life, forever. Our therapists here at TrueYou Center are authentically here for you, supporting you as you unpack all the stories of your life that have lead up to this moment, and helping you rewrite your outcome. Together, we will gently, at your own pace, find the blocks that are preventing you from having the relationships and life you imagine having.
Dr. Alexandra E. Repke
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT, C-PD, CAIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Is it a personality disorder or a personality issue? How can you tell the difference? I’m here to help. As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, including narcissistic, histrionic, borderline, antisocial, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders. There is hope here. I also understand that personality disorders often present additional barriers to recovery from chemical or sexual addiction—two areas where I bring focused expertise. Whether you’re navigating your own struggles or seeking help for a loved one, I’m here to guide you on a path to wellness.
Is it a personality disorder or a personality issue? How can you tell the difference? I’m here to help. As a licensed psychologist, I specialize in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, including narcissistic, histrionic, borderline, antisocial, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders. There is hope here. I also understand that personality disorders often present additional barriers to recovery from chemical or sexual addiction—two areas where I bring focused expertise. Whether you’re navigating your own struggles or seeking help for a loved one, I’m here to guide you on a path to wellness.
It takes incredible strength and courage to realize that you are struggling and need support. It’s even more tiring doing the same thing over and over again and having the same outcome. Are you struggling with love, sex, or porn addiction? Have you been deeply betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic relationship or struggling to move on from one? Are you struggling to set boundaries? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you to explore your struggles and empower yourself to work towards your goals.
It takes incredible strength and courage to realize that you are struggling and need support. It’s even more tiring doing the same thing over and over again and having the same outcome. Are you struggling with love, sex, or porn addiction? Have you been deeply betrayed by the person you love? Are you in a toxic relationship or struggling to move on from one? Are you struggling to set boundaries? We all have an innate ability to heal within a safe environment that allows us to be vulnerable and feel validated. My goal is to provide that environment for you to explore your struggles and empower yourself to work towards your goals.
As a psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and help you find ways to be your best self. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can use them to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By working collaboratively, we will work to gain insight, adjust negative perceptions, and behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
As a psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and help you find ways to be your best self. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can use them to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life. By working collaboratively, we will work to gain insight, adjust negative perceptions, and behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Reignite Psychological & Consulting Services
Psychologist, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Reignite Psych is a mental health consulting office located in NE Washington D.C. We are a group of professionals seeking to service those in the Washington D.C. area with a variety of services including: (1) medication and prescription management services, (2) psychological assessment services, and (3) therapy. Our goal for our clients is to make manageable changes toward the goals of each individual while feeling better during the process.
Reignite Psych is a mental health consulting office located in NE Washington D.C. We are a group of professionals seeking to service those in the Washington D.C. area with a variety of services including: (1) medication and prescription management services, (2) psychological assessment services, and (3) therapy. Our goal for our clients is to make manageable changes toward the goals of each individual while feeling better during the process.
Have you been on an emotional roller coaster? Are you overwhelmed with low self-esteem? Are you one of many men and women battling a history of sexual abuse? Is your relationship struggling to survive? You don't have to suffer in silence. You don't have to do this alone. Together we can begin to resolve the challenges in your life, break hurtful and long-standing patterns of behavior, and uncover your true potential.
Have you been on an emotional roller coaster? Are you overwhelmed with low self-esteem? Are you one of many men and women battling a history of sexual abuse? Is your relationship struggling to survive? You don't have to suffer in silence. You don't have to do this alone. Together we can begin to resolve the challenges in your life, break hurtful and long-standing patterns of behavior, and uncover your true potential.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, substance use problems, or difficulties related to past traumatic experiences, I would like to help you to improve your quality of life. My gentle, compassionate, nonjudgmental style will enable us to create a therapeutic alliance that feels attuned and engaged. Within the context of this safe, validating relationship you can explore important personal material, increase understanding, grow, and heal.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, substance use problems, or difficulties related to past traumatic experiences, I would like to help you to improve your quality of life. My gentle, compassionate, nonjudgmental style will enable us to create a therapeutic alliance that feels attuned and engaged. Within the context of this safe, validating relationship you can explore important personal material, increase understanding, grow, and heal.
Have you been struggling with new health concerns, fatigue, problematic sleep, work stress, relationship stress, or just life stress? Has your mood not been where you would like for it to be? Do you need support in learning other ways to manage life and life stress? I am an integrative healthcare psychologist which means that we will look at your symptoms and how they impact your functioning. I help clients get from where they are to where they would like to be using talk various strategies to see the world from new perspectives. Let's connect!
Have you been struggling with new health concerns, fatigue, problematic sleep, work stress, relationship stress, or just life stress? Has your mood not been where you would like for it to be? Do you need support in learning other ways to manage life and life stress? I am an integrative healthcare psychologist which means that we will look at your symptoms and how they impact your functioning. I help clients get from where they are to where they would like to be using talk various strategies to see the world from new perspectives. Let's connect!
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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.