Psychological Assessment

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness. For some, symptoms may be mild and easily attributed to stress or fatigue. For others, symptoms are severe enough to disrupt work, relationships, and daily functioning. Psychological assessment identifies what is happening, why, and what to do about it.

At NSG, our psychologists evaluate cognitive functioning, emotional regulation, personality structure, and psychiatric symptoms using standardized instruments and established diagnostic criteria.

What Is Included in a Psychological Assessment?

A psychological evaluation at NSG typically involves:

1. Medical and Psychosocial History Review — We begin by reviewing the patient’s medical records, prior evaluations, and relevant background information to understand factors that may be contributing to current symptoms.
2. Clinical Interview — A structured interview with the patient — and, when helpful, a family member or other informant — covering symptom history, daily functioning, psychosocial stressors, and treatment history.
3. Standardized Psychological Testing — A battery of norm-referenced tests measuring:
   • Cognitive abilities (memory, attention, executive functioning, processing speed)
   • Emotional functioning and mood
   • Personality structure and interpersonal patterns
   • Symptom validity and effort
4. Self-Report Measures — Standardized questionnaires capturing the patient’s own experience of symptoms, functioning, and quality of life.

Conditions We Evaluate

Through psychological assessment and the diagnostic standards of the DSM-5, NSG psychologists evaluate for:

• Major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Personality disorders
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Learning disabilities
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Psychotic disorders
• Somatic symptom and related disorders

What You Will Receive

The evaluation produces a written report that includes diagnostic impressions, test results with interpretation, and specific recommendations for treatment — whether that involves therapy, medication management, accommodations, or referral to other specialists.

To schedule a psychological evaluation or discuss a referral, call (888) 606-0086.