Psychological Evaluation In North Carolina
Do you want to better understand your feelings of sadness, trouble with attention and concentration, nervousness, or feeling constantly worried?
Are you looking for clarification or answers about what may be contributing to the emotional distress you are experiencing?
Interested or wondering if you might qualify for educational or work-related accommodations?
Are you wondering if you, or your loved one, might have a substance use disorder? Or, is your employer or licensing agency requiring a substance use evaluation/assessment?
Is the court, or your probation officer, ordering that you receive a psychological evaluation or mental health assessment?
Is your attorney suggesting a mental health evaluation may be helpful in the context of ongoing litigation, like a custody matter?
We can help!
Our licensed psychologists and postdoctoral fellows are here to provide you with high-quality psychological evaluations that can offer valuable insights into your mental health and emotional well-being. Whether you’re dealing with specific concerns or simply want to gain a better understanding of yourself, our comprehensive psychological evaluations can guide you on your journey towards overall wellness.
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What Is a Psychological Evaluation?
A psychological evaluation is a structured assessment conducted by providers with specific training and competence in administering, scoring, and using psychological testing measures. At Be BOLD Psychology and Consulting, this includes licensed psychologists and postdoctoral fellows.
A psychological evaluation in North Carolina can help a person to gain a deeper understanding of their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning. The psychological evaluation process involves utilizing a variety of standardized tests, interviews, and observations. This allows the clinician to create a holistic picture of your psychological state. Your doctoral-level provider will then use this information to help you better understand some of the challenges you have been experiencing, offer diagnoses (if applicable), and most importantly provide a robust recommendation section with resources, tools, apps, clinicians, and programs that can help to best support your well-being!
What Kinds of Psychological Evaluations Are There?
There are several different kinds of psychological evaluations!
Diagnostic Evaluations: These evaluations help to diagnose specific mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma disorders, personality disorders, and more. Through careful assessment and analysis, our licensed psychologists and postdoctoral fellows can provide accurate diagnoses that serve as a foundation for effective treatment planning.
Neuropsychological Evaluations: If you’re facing cognitive challenges or changes in brain function, a neuropsychological evaluation can provide valuable insights. These assessments further explore cognitive abilities, memory, attention, and executive functioning, aiding in the understanding of neurological conditions and guiding rehabilitation strategies.
Personality Assessments: Understanding one’s personality traits, strengths, and potential areas of growth can be incredibly helpful! Our personality assessments offer valuable insights that can help you navigate relationships, career choices, and overall life satisfaction.
Forensic Evaluations: For legal and court-related matters, our forensic evaluations can provide expert insights into mental health issues that may impact legal cases. Whether it’s assessing capacity to proceed to trial, parenting strengths and weaknesses, or risk for future violence, our evaluations offer a comprehensive perspective. Because forensic evaluation services are a specialized type of evaluation service, please see our forensic evaluation services page for more information!
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North Carolina-based Psychological Evaluation Services Offered at Be BOLD
Our team of licensed psychologists and postdoctoral fellows have conducted hundreds of psychological evaluations to assess for:
- Overall Psychological Functioning
- Psychodiagnostic Clarification
- Substance Use/Abuse
- Trauma
- IQ Testing
- ADHD
- Anxiety
Additionally, we are able to conduct a variety of forensic assessments and court-ordered mental health and substance use evaluations. Our primary court-involved evaluative service is conducting mental health evaluations in the context of a custody disputes. Our clinicians have conducted over 150 evaluations for state and federal courts. In North Carolina, we have conducted evaluations for clients in over 20 counties; however, we primarily conduct court-ordered evaluations for clients in Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, Mecklenburg County, and Buncombe County. Check out our forensic services page to learn more!
Benefits of Psychological Evaluations:
Choosing to undergo a psychological evaluation with a licensed psychologist can provide numerous benefits:
Accurate Diagnosis: It is really important to obtain an accurate diagnosis to guide treatment, interventions, and especially medication-management. For example, being treated for bipolar disorder, when you don’t actually experience mania, or being diagnosed with ADHD, when you may instead (or also have) anxiety, can be really problematic – especially if you are being prescribed medications to help alleviate symptoms of an incorrect diagnosis! Licensed psychologists will utilize a variety of measures and data points to offer a truly holistic picture, leading to a more accurate diagnose and ensuring you receive the right treatment for your specific needs.
Personalized Treatment: Information and insights gained from psychological evaluations can allow your treating therapist or medication provider to better tailor treatment plans to your unique need, maximizing the effectiveness of interventions.
Self-Discovery: Psychological evaluations can offer helpful insights into your personality, strengths, and areas for growth, promoting self-awareness and personal development.
Informed Decision-Making: Whether it’s making school or career choices, or managing relationships, the information gained from psychological evaluations empowers you to make well-informed decisions.
Legal Support: In legal matters, our forensic evaluations can provide important information to the trier of fact and contribute to fairer legal proceedings.
Virtual Psychological Evaluations in North Carolina:
Best of all, the majority of our adult psychological evaluations can be completed virtually! No long drives to a cold-office, no running into others in the waiting room. You just need a device with audio/video capability, a strong internet connection, and privacy. Our secure online platforms ensure your privacy while allowing you to access top-notch psychological evaluation services from the comfort of your own space.
For the limited testing in which part of the session must be in-person, we can work with you to schedule a convenient time to come to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, or Cary, and we can complete it all in just a few hours! Feel free to email us at info@beboldpsychnc.com to learn more!
Ready to Invest in an Accurate Diagnosis?
Invest in your mental well-being with our comprehensive Psychological Evaluation Services in North Carolina. Our doctoral level psychological evaluators are dedicated to providing accurate assessments, personalized recommendations, and expert insights that can guide you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to further discuss your evaluation needs, scheduling, pricing, and package options! We look forward to the opportunity to offer you high-quality, individualized, research-based evaluative services!
