Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Polk County, FL
Evaluation includes a detailed report, test result feed back, and personalized recommendations to support success.
I help parents understand their child’s unique learning, behavioral, and developmental needs through comprehensive evaluations. Whether you’re exploring giftedness, academic struggles, ADHD, executive functioning, or emotional concerns, I provide clarity and guidance. With expertise in learning disabilities, 504 Plans, IEPs, and behavior support, I offer actionable insights to help your child thrive. Let’s work together to navigate their path to success.
Evaluation includes a detailed report, test result feed back, and personalized recommendations to support success.
I help parents understand their child’s unique learning, behavioral, and developmental needs through comprehensive evaluations. Whether you’re exploring giftedness, academic struggles, ADHD, executive functioning, or emotional concerns, I provide clarity and guidance. With expertise in learning disabilities, 504 Plans, IEPs, and behavior support, I offer actionable insights to help your child thrive. Let’s work together to navigate their path to success.
Testing for Gifted, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) / Academic Problems, Attentional Concerns or Hyperactivity / ADHD, and School Readiness are assessments completed by Crossroads Assessment Center.
Crossroads offers a variety of assessment services that evaluate our clients' cognitive, academic, and/or behavioral functioning, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and guide our recommendations for parents and teachers.
Testing for Gifted, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) / Academic Problems, Attentional Concerns or Hyperactivity / ADHD, and School Readiness are assessments completed by Crossroads Assessment Center.
Crossroads offers a variety of assessment services that evaluate our clients' cognitive, academic, and/or behavioral functioning, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and guide our recommendations for parents and teachers.
Difficulty focusing, learning, or preparing for tests like AP/IB exams, the SAT/ACT, or professional/board exams (USMLE, MCAT, LSAT, state bar)?
I’m Dr. Alex Roberts, a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida and Missouri, specializing in psychological and psychoeducational testing. I work closely with you and/or your child to identify strengths, reduce struggles, and enhance self-understanding—all while connecting you to the essential academic and mental health supports needed for future success.
Difficulty focusing, learning, or preparing for tests like AP/IB exams, the SAT/ACT, or professional/board exams (USMLE, MCAT, LSAT, state bar)?
I’m Dr. Alex Roberts, a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida and Missouri, specializing in psychological and psychoeducational testing. I work closely with you and/or your child to identify strengths, reduce struggles, and enhance self-understanding—all while connecting you to the essential academic and mental health supports needed for future success.
I specialize in bilingual psychological and neuropsychological testing.
A new office location has just opened in the Lakeland/Polk County area.
I specialize in bilingual psychological and neuropsychological testing.
A new office location has just opened in the Lakeland/Polk County area.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience,I specialize in mental health evaluation, play therapy, trauma, EMDR, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
My ideal client is a parent, often homeschooling or not, feeling overwhelmed by balancing family, work, and personal well-being. They struggle with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt and seek to create harmony in their lives. They need emotional support, practical strategies, and a therapist who understands their unique challenges. Their goal is to reduce stress, improve family communication, increase coping mechanisms and prioritize their own mental health. They want a compassionate, multilingual counselor who helps them build resilience and foster a healthier, more fulfilling life for themselves and their families.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience,I specialize in mental health evaluation, play therapy, trauma, EMDR, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
My ideal client is a parent, often homeschooling or not, feeling overwhelmed by balancing family, work, and personal well-being. They struggle with anxiety, stress, or self-doubt and seek to create harmony in their lives. They need emotional support, practical strategies, and a therapist who understands their unique challenges. Their goal is to reduce stress, improve family communication, increase coping mechanisms and prioritize their own mental health. They want a compassionate, multilingual counselor who helps them build resilience and foster a healthier, more fulfilling life for themselves and their families.
Psychological Testing & Evaluations - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
As a clinical psychologist, I provide psychological evaluations, therapy, and coaching. Having worked in private practice for over 10 years, I have expertise in diagnosing and treating people coping with stress and relationship concerns to those who are coping with treatment resistant depression, and people who are feeling the effects of significant psychological trauma and abuse on their current lives.
As a clinical psychologist, I provide psychological evaluations, therapy, and coaching. Having worked in private practice for over 10 years, I have expertise in diagnosing and treating people coping with stress and relationship concerns to those who are coping with treatment resistant depression, and people who are feeling the effects of significant psychological trauma and abuse on their current lives.
My name is Dr. Julie NeJame and I am a licensed psychologist who has been in clinical practice for 26 years. I have worked in a variety of private practice, medical and forensic settings where I specialize in the assessment and treatment of clinical, behavioral and forensic concerns with a focus on adolescents, young adults and mature adults.
My name is Dr. Julie NeJame and I am a licensed psychologist who has been in clinical practice for 26 years. I have worked in a variety of private practice, medical and forensic settings where I specialize in the assessment and treatment of clinical, behavioral and forensic concerns with a focus on adolescents, young adults and mature adults.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
Dr. Dainery Fuentes is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their parents. In addition, she also treats individual adults. She assists in the process of exploring and building the inner strength to allow for the growth that is necessary to transition successfully through the stages of life. Dr. Fuentes completed her Ph.D. at Yeshiva University, NYC. During her 35 years of practice, she has additionally trained in a number of areas including psychoanalytic therapy at the Cincinnati Institute. She has directed numerous psychiatric facilities and doctoral training programs.
Domenica R Alioto
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakeland, FL 33805
Let me pour a cup of tea, and let's talk! Do you feel stuck? Do you find yourself in the grips of anxiety, trapped in the depths of depression, or oscillating toward both? Are you having trouble with making decisions, in relationships, focusing, functioning in daily life, giving and receiving love, or engaging in activities that were once your everyday life? Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of negative coping mechanisms leading you down a harmful path? I strive for empathy, understanding, and healing with everyone who pulls up a chair with me.
Let me pour a cup of tea, and let's talk! Do you feel stuck? Do you find yourself in the grips of anxiety, trapped in the depths of depression, or oscillating toward both? Are you having trouble with making decisions, in relationships, focusing, functioning in daily life, giving and receiving love, or engaging in activities that were once your everyday life? Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of negative coping mechanisms leading you down a harmful path? I strive for empathy, understanding, and healing with everyone who pulls up a chair with me.
Accepting new clients as of 4/8/2025. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida over fifteen years of work experience. I specialize in working with senior individuals and their caregivers. I regularly help clients with stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, communication within relationships and families, and adjusting to medical diagnoses. It is my passion to provide counseling for older adults coping with medical illness, transitions to new life stages, trauma, grief and loss. I am passionate about my work and strive to provide a caring and uplifting environment in which clients can heal and grow.
Accepting new clients as of 4/8/2025. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida over fifteen years of work experience. I specialize in working with senior individuals and their caregivers. I regularly help clients with stress and anxiety, depression, pain management, communication within relationships and families, and adjusting to medical diagnoses. It is my passion to provide counseling for older adults coping with medical illness, transitions to new life stages, trauma, grief and loss. I am passionate about my work and strive to provide a caring and uplifting environment in which clients can heal and grow.
Meet Our Testing and Evaluation Therapists
Gabrielle Buettow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winter Haven, FL 33884
NOW accepting new clients as of 4/8/2025. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over 20 years of professional work experience and specialize in work with adults and geriatric individuals. I am highly skilled in helping clients cope with trauma, medical issues, and pain management, grief, depression, anxiety and loneliness. I feel privileged to accompany people on their journey toward growth and healing, especially those suffering from PTSD, various forms of trauma, and other disturbing events.
NOW accepting new clients as of 4/8/2025. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over 20 years of professional work experience and specialize in work with adults and geriatric individuals. I am highly skilled in helping clients cope with trauma, medical issues, and pain management, grief, depression, anxiety and loneliness. I feel privileged to accompany people on their journey toward growth and healing, especially those suffering from PTSD, various forms of trauma, and other disturbing events.
Robinson-Kyles Counseling and Testing Services
Psychologist, PhD, MHC-sup
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33801
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
**Weekend and Evening appointments are now available!! Offering Services in Spanish, Creole and in English!! ** As a supervising clinical psychologist, Dr. Kyles has over 10 years of experience. At the center, children, adolescents, adults and the elderly from a variety of backgrounds gain the insight and strength to overcome a wide range of challenges. The persons that have sought assistance at the center have gained relief from depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, relationship conflict, career uncertainty, adjustments to change, major life events as well as other mental health concerns.
Dr. Suzanne Lavelle is the founder of Lakeland Psychology. She and her associates provide comprehensive psychological evaluations and customized psychological treatment.
Dr. Suzanne Lavelle is the founder of Lakeland Psychology. She and her associates provide comprehensive psychological evaluations and customized psychological treatment.
ABC Mental Health & Relationship Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33813
My name is Yilmaz Taskin, as a certified Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling/therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc. Problems don’t go away by themselves; we need to resolve them.
My name is Yilmaz Taskin, as a certified Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling/therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc. Problems don’t go away by themselves; we need to resolve them.
As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Parenting Coordinator, I am trained to assist families who wish to work out the terms of their divorce or parenting schedules without the heartache and cost of litigation. I also provide forensic evaluations that help the court determine what is in the best interest of the children with regard to custody determinations. Parental Alienation is often a factor in these cases and professional determine can often be a determining factor in the outcome of these cases. I also specialize in anxiety, trauma and PTSD, & find great reward seeing my clients find peace emotionally & physically.
As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Parenting Coordinator, I am trained to assist families who wish to work out the terms of their divorce or parenting schedules without the heartache and cost of litigation. I also provide forensic evaluations that help the court determine what is in the best interest of the children with regard to custody determinations. Parental Alienation is often a factor in these cases and professional determine can often be a determining factor in the outcome of these cases. I also specialize in anxiety, trauma and PTSD, & find great reward seeing my clients find peace emotionally & physically.
There may be times in your life when you feel as if you are surviving life instead of enjoying it. Now may be one of those moments. Survival is an instinct that drives many human behaviors and is completely acceptable. Moving beyond survival requires support. Life can be challenging at times and seeking help with those challenges can be intimidating. If you are seeking emotional wellness, self-acceptance, personal growth, or help in finding answers, I invite you to call for consultation and determine whether I am the right therapist for you.
There may be times in your life when you feel as if you are surviving life instead of enjoying it. Now may be one of those moments. Survival is an instinct that drives many human behaviors and is completely acceptable. Moving beyond survival requires support. Life can be challenging at times and seeking help with those challenges can be intimidating. If you are seeking emotional wellness, self-acceptance, personal growth, or help in finding answers, I invite you to call for consultation and determine whether I am the right therapist for you.
ABC Mental Health & Relationship Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
Lakeland, FL 33813
My name is Yilmaz Taskin, as a certified Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling/therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc. Problems don’t go away by themselves, we need to resolve them.
My name is Yilmaz Taskin, as a certified Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I offer an open-minded, non-judgmental, and empathetic counseling/therapy approach in a safe and supportive environment. Some problems, in our lives, are either self-imposed or imposed on us by other means. What we perceive might be different than reality. Negative beliefs affect us mentally and physically. Misinterpretations and irrational or self-defeating beliefs can create unhappy feelings, self-doubt, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, etc. Problems don’t go away by themselves, we need to resolve them.
Does your work and home life make you feel like you want to run away and hide? Is your life satisfaction at an all-time low? No surprise...you're stressed out, overwhelmed, anxious and seriously wondering what's the point?!?! Your digital life is a mess, all while juggling endless emails, daunting deadlines, tiresome meetings...and then faking a smile for the latest selfie. Even in the rare breakaway with your co-workers or friends, you find them judging that bald spot on the sides of your head where you're tearing your hair out over all the stress.
Does your work and home life make you feel like you want to run away and hide? Is your life satisfaction at an all-time low? No surprise...you're stressed out, overwhelmed, anxious and seriously wondering what's the point?!?! Your digital life is a mess, all while juggling endless emails, daunting deadlines, tiresome meetings...and then faking a smile for the latest selfie. Even in the rare breakaway with your co-workers or friends, you find them judging that bald spot on the sides of your head where you're tearing your hair out over all the stress.
Accepting new clients as of 4/8/2025. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or are struggling with a medical diagnosis? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over twenty-five years of professional work experience and specialize in working with geriatric individuals. It is my passion to provide counseling for older adults in need of pain management, coping with medical issues, struggling to communicate with family members, or experiencing grief. I work with individuals and family members to provide a safe and uplifting environment in which my clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
Accepting new clients as of 4/8/2025. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or are struggling with a medical diagnosis? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with over twenty-five years of professional work experience and specialize in working with geriatric individuals. It is my passion to provide counseling for older adults in need of pain management, coping with medical issues, struggling to communicate with family members, or experiencing grief. I work with individuals and family members to provide a safe and uplifting environment in which my clients can heal, grow, and thrive.
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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.