Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Sewickley, PA
There is no need to suffer in silence. Over the years I have heard people say, "I regret that I waited so long to come to counseling." When people struggle with life's challenges alone, they usually have little success. This solitary method often results in a deep sense of hopelessness and unhappiness. At the Samaritan Counseling Center, it has been my privilege to empower men, women and adolescents to make their lives more fulfilling. During counseling sessions, you will experience a safe environment to tell your story-and then together, we will begin the journey to hope and healing.
There is no need to suffer in silence. Over the years I have heard people say, "I regret that I waited so long to come to counseling." When people struggle with life's challenges alone, they usually have little success. This solitary method often results in a deep sense of hopelessness and unhappiness. At the Samaritan Counseling Center, it has been my privilege to empower men, women and adolescents to make their lives more fulfilling. During counseling sessions, you will experience a safe environment to tell your story-and then together, we will begin the journey to hope and healing.
We offer 1) comprehensive psychological diagnostic evaluation and treatment plans ages 3 to adults (Anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, PTSD, behavioral and mood concerns etc., 2) neuropsychological ADHD evaluation and treatment plans ages 4 to adults, 3) individual sessions and groups.
Dr. Sarah Auer is the owner of Psychological Services of Hershey. She works with people to help overcome their life struggles and optimize well-being. She emphasizes empathy, honesty, and optimism in her practice. Dr. Auer's approach to treatment is client-centered, problem-focused, and evidence-based. She is flexible in her approach to fit client needs.
We offer 1) comprehensive psychological diagnostic evaluation and treatment plans ages 3 to adults (Anxiety, depression, OCD, ODD, PTSD, behavioral and mood concerns etc., 2) neuropsychological ADHD evaluation and treatment plans ages 4 to adults, 3) individual sessions and groups.
Dr. Sarah Auer is the owner of Psychological Services of Hershey. She works with people to help overcome their life struggles and optimize well-being. She emphasizes empathy, honesty, and optimism in her practice. Dr. Auer's approach to treatment is client-centered, problem-focused, and evidence-based. She is flexible in her approach to fit client needs.
Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA
Licensed Professional Counselor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
How many times have you secretly Googled "how to stop overthinking" this week? If your 2AM search includes "how to cure anxiety fast" or "how to say no without feeling guilty," you're in the right place. You're intelligent, self-aware, and can likely name your patterns, but you’re stuck trying to change them. You often arrive at your breaking point—academic or career stress, divorce, or major life changes—feeling like you’re not enough. Whether battling stress, perfectionism, trauma, or challenging relationships, I offer a safe space for students, professionals, and women balancing it all.
How many times have you secretly Googled "how to stop overthinking" this week? If your 2AM search includes "how to cure anxiety fast" or "how to say no without feeling guilty," you're in the right place. You're intelligent, self-aware, and can likely name your patterns, but you’re stuck trying to change them. You often arrive at your breaking point—academic or career stress, divorce, or major life changes—feeling like you’re not enough. Whether battling stress, perfectionism, trauma, or challenging relationships, I offer a safe space for students, professionals, and women balancing it all.
The worry doesn't clock out when you do. You lie down and your mind starts its night shift: replaying the conversation, rehearsing tomorrow, scanning for the thing you forgot. Maybe it's a racing heart in the checkout line, a flight you won't book, a call you keep not making. You're good at looking fine, so most people have no idea. But you're tired. Tired of the effort it takes to hold it together, tired of talking yourself down from things that shouldn't feel this hard. You've tried to think your way out, and the worry just rearranges the furniture. You don't have to white-knuckle this forever.
The worry doesn't clock out when you do. You lie down and your mind starts its night shift: replaying the conversation, rehearsing tomorrow, scanning for the thing you forgot. Maybe it's a racing heart in the checkout line, a flight you won't book, a call you keep not making. You're good at looking fine, so most people have no idea. But you're tired. Tired of the effort it takes to hold it together, tired of talking yourself down from things that shouldn't feel this hard. You've tried to think your way out, and the worry just rearranges the furniture. You don't have to white-knuckle this forever.
Our team provides therapy and psychological assessment in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Some burdens don’t show on the surface. You hold it together at work, with your family, even in front of friends — but under it all, something feels off. Maybe it’s the weight of unspoken grief, the mental tangle of ADHD, or the stress of navigating a diagnosis (or lack of one). At Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates, we understand how layered it can be. You don’t have to explain everything — and you don’t have to carry it alone.
Our team provides therapy and psychological assessment in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Some burdens don’t show on the surface. You hold it together at work, with your family, even in front of friends — but under it all, something feels off. Maybe it’s the weight of unspoken grief, the mental tangle of ADHD, or the stress of navigating a diagnosis (or lack of one). At Dean Psychological & Well-Being Associates, we understand how layered it can be. You don’t have to explain everything — and you don’t have to carry it alone.
I provide evidence-based therapy in the State of Pennyslvania and also via telehealth for all 44 PSYPACT states. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and substance use problems for adolescent and adult clients.
I provide evidence-based therapy in the State of Pennyslvania and also via telehealth for all 44 PSYPACT states. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and substance use problems for adolescent and adult clients.
CDCC conducts neuropsychological and/or psychological testing • Autism Spectrum evaluations • Learning Disability evaluations • Progress monitoring of complex medical illnesses • Concussion evaluation and management • Independent educational evaluations (IEE) • Forensic neuropsychological evaluations
Dr. Jess specializes in working with: complex medical patients such as those with chronic medical illness, epilepsy or genetic disorders • Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression • Learning disabilities • Neuro-developmental disorders such as autism or AD/HD
CDCC conducts neuropsychological and/or psychological testing • Autism Spectrum evaluations • Learning Disability evaluations • Progress monitoring of complex medical illnesses • Concussion evaluation and management • Independent educational evaluations (IEE) • Forensic neuropsychological evaluations
Dr. Jess specializes in working with: complex medical patients such as those with chronic medical illness, epilepsy or genetic disorders • Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression • Learning disabilities • Neuro-developmental disorders such as autism or AD/HD
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I work as a Child Psychologist, and School Psychologist, available for psychological diagnostic evaluations for Autism, ADHD, Behavioral Problems, Depression, Trauma, and Educational issues. We also offer subsequent treatment through our licensed outpatient clinic and IBHS program. To see more, check out HelpForYourChild.com, CPCWeCare.com, and my profile on Doctor.com.
I work as a Child Psychologist, and School Psychologist, available for psychological diagnostic evaluations for Autism, ADHD, Behavioral Problems, Depression, Trauma, and Educational issues. We also offer subsequent treatment through our licensed outpatient clinic and IBHS program. To see more, check out HelpForYourChild.com, CPCWeCare.com, and my profile on Doctor.com.
New Directions Mental Health - South Side Flats
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
New Directions Mental Health is a group of local outpatient mental health care clinics dedicated to transforming lives by offering quality, easily accessible mental health care. New Directions Mental Health formed as a partnership between several long-standing mental health clinics that have been providing care to southwestern Pennsylvania for 45 years. Our teams have come together out of a deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across our unique communities. New Directions is proud to be the leader in interventional psychiatry services in the Pittsburgh metro area.
New Directions Mental Health is a group of local outpatient mental health care clinics dedicated to transforming lives by offering quality, easily accessible mental health care. New Directions Mental Health formed as a partnership between several long-standing mental health clinics that have been providing care to southwestern Pennsylvania for 45 years. Our teams have come together out of a deep commitment to expanding access to high-quality mental health care across our unique communities. New Directions is proud to be the leader in interventional psychiatry services in the Pittsburgh metro area.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at Christian Counseling Associates of Western PA for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
We all want to be happy. We may feel stuck or face challenges. Getting support from someone on the outside, in the counseling or psychology field, can help you gain a new perspective. You can learn to make better choices, feel less anxious and feel more optimistic; find peace in the day-to-day. I strive to help individuals live up to their full potential by overcoming life obstacles. With sincere interest and a creative approach, I help people by focusing not only on the individual, but also the social and cultural dynamics that influence their well being.
We all want to be happy. We may feel stuck or face challenges. Getting support from someone on the outside, in the counseling or psychology field, can help you gain a new perspective. You can learn to make better choices, feel less anxious and feel more optimistic; find peace in the day-to-day. I strive to help individuals live up to their full potential by overcoming life obstacles. With sincere interest and a creative approach, I help people by focusing not only on the individual, but also the social and cultural dynamics that influence their well being.
I view therapy as the process of developing a better understanding of thoughts, emotions and patterns. I utilize a person-centered therapy approach to create a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and safe. Through the journey of self-discovery, your needs and wants from the therapy process may change. This is why I pull from different evidence-based therapy approaches to best fit with your needs at the time. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns. However, no two people are the same. Together we will work towards your unique goals utilizing the individual strengths you bring.
I view therapy as the process of developing a better understanding of thoughts, emotions and patterns. I utilize a person-centered therapy approach to create a warm, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can feel comfortable and safe. Through the journey of self-discovery, your needs and wants from the therapy process may change. This is why I pull from different evidence-based therapy approaches to best fit with your needs at the time. I have experience working with a variety of mental health concerns. However, no two people are the same. Together we will work towards your unique goals utilizing the individual strengths you bring.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
The goal of an evaluation is to identify diagnoses, bring clarity to complex challenges, and provide resources for next steps.
I have expertise in the diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Behavioral Disorders. Following my evaluation, I collaborate with families about how they can help their child continue to grow so that they feel confident leaving the evaluation process.
The goal of an evaluation is to identify diagnoses, bring clarity to complex challenges, and provide resources for next steps.
I have expertise in the diagnosis of ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and Behavioral Disorders. Following my evaluation, I collaborate with families about how they can help their child continue to grow so that they feel confident leaving the evaluation process.
Margaret Christopher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, ACSW
1 Endorsed
Monroeville, PA 15146
As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience of working with families and individuals of all ages, I find that the most effective approach is one that is strengths-based with a strong emphasis on helping clients solve the problems that bring them to me for therapy and also on helping them develop powerful resiliency characteristics that allow for future problem-solving, conflict resolution, goal-attainment, wellness, and life satisfaction. My ideal client is one who likes to learn. Trauma survivors, in particular, do well with this approach.
As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience of working with families and individuals of all ages, I find that the most effective approach is one that is strengths-based with a strong emphasis on helping clients solve the problems that bring them to me for therapy and also on helping them develop powerful resiliency characteristics that allow for future problem-solving, conflict resolution, goal-attainment, wellness, and life satisfaction. My ideal client is one who likes to learn. Trauma survivors, in particular, do well with this approach.
Dr. John Carosso works as a Child Psychologist and School Psychologist specializing in conducting child psychological diagnostic evaluations for Autism, ADHD, behavioral and learning issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is also Clinical Director of Community Psychiatric Centers where children can be seen for treatment. Dr. Carosso can be seen in offices in Monroeville, Greensburg, and North Hills. Check out his website at HelpForYourChild.com.
Dr. John Carosso works as a Child Psychologist and School Psychologist specializing in conducting child psychological diagnostic evaluations for Autism, ADHD, behavioral and learning issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma. He is also Clinical Director of Community Psychiatric Centers where children can be seen for treatment. Dr. Carosso can be seen in offices in Monroeville, Greensburg, and North Hills. Check out his website at HelpForYourChild.com.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems, and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website at www.ccawpa.com for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Do you feel stuck in your journey, or are you struggling with psychological issues that won't seem to give you a break? Are you looking for someone who has also experienced these things and would like to help not just with those issues, but your identity, meaning, purpose, development, and transformation? If so, you've found the right person!
Do you feel stuck in your journey, or are you struggling with psychological issues that won't seem to give you a break? Are you looking for someone who has also experienced these things and would like to help not just with those issues, but your identity, meaning, purpose, development, and transformation? If so, you've found the right person!
I provide psychotherapy for individuals of all ages in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My goal is to help you reach your highest potential and improve overall well-being in multiple areas of life. By working together, we will set treatment goals, measure and check progress, emphasize strengths, and celebrate personal and therapeutic achievements.
I provide psychotherapy for individuals of all ages in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. My goal is to help you reach your highest potential and improve overall well-being in multiple areas of life. By working together, we will set treatment goals, measure and check progress, emphasize strengths, and celebrate personal and therapeutic achievements.
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FAQ - Psychological Testing and Evaluation
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.
Who conducts psychological evaluations and assessments?
Psychologists are the primary professionals who perform psychological evaluations and assessments. Such psychologists hold a doctorate-level degree (PsyD or PhD) in the field of psychology and thus have extensive knowledge of the diagnostic criteria for various psychological conditions. In some cases, clients may seek a psychiatric assessment—typically conducted by a Medical Doctor (MD) specializing in Psychiatry or a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)—which are more focused on potential medication management for mental health conditions.
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.