Testing and Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis is an essential part of beneficial treatment and healing.  My background includes training in objective assessment measures that assist in accurate descriptions of coping and personality styles and diagnosis of mental disorders for ages 16 and up. My training in various medical facilities and clinics serving those with moderate to severe mental illness has prepared me well for diagnosis and allows me to avoid the pitfalls of relying simply on self-report or descriptions of mental disorders as means for diagnosing individuals. I offer testing that includes a written report of a client’s coping style, symptoms, and vulnerabilities along with formal diagnoses and recommendations for treatment.