DIAGNOSTIC & PERSONALITY EVALUATIONS
Gain a Clearer Understanding of Emotional & Psychological Functioning
Comprehensive evaluations designed to provide insight into emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns and help guide appropriate next steps.
Understanding the Whole Picture
Diagnostic and personality evaluations provide a deeper understanding of emotional, behavioral, and psychological functioning. Assessment can help clarify concerns and identify patterns that may be affecting everyday life.
Dr. Mari Overlock uses comprehensive assessment to develop a clearer picture of individual functioning and provide findings and recommendations that can help guide appropriate next steps.
What We Evaluate
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Diagnostic Evaluations
Comprehensive assessment to better understand emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns.
Behavioral Assessments
Explore behavioral patterns and concerns to provide greater clarity and guide recommendations.
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Trauma-Related Assessments
Evaluate emotional and psychological functioning related to trauma and its impact on everyday life.
Personality & Emotional Functioning
Assess personality patterns and emotional functioning to develop a more complete understanding of individual strengths and concerns.
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Anxiety & Mood Evaluations
Assess symptoms and patterns associated with anxiety, mood, and emotional functioning.
When a Diagnostic Evaluation May Be Helpful
A diagnostic or personality evaluation may be appropriate when there are concerns about:
Anxiety or persistent worry
Trauma-related concerns
Personality or emotional patterns
Changes in mood or emotional functioning
Behavioral difficulties
Clarifying complex or overlapping concerns
What to Expect
A clear, supportive process designed to provide meaningful answers and practical next steps.
1. Clinical Interview
The evaluation begins with a clinical interview. The psychologist gathers information about current concerns, emotional symptoms, medical and family history, social functioning, education, employment history, and previous mental health treatment.
2. Psychological Testing
Based on the reason for the evaluation, specific assessments may be recommended. These can include questionnaires, rating scales, personality measures, cognitive assessments, attention testing, and symptom inventories. Testing may take place in one session or across multiple appointments.
3. Observation & Assessment
Throughout the process, the psychologist observes communication patterns, emotional responses, behavior, and problem-solving abilities. These observations are combined with the interview and testing results to develop a complete understanding of the individual’s functioning.
4. Results & Recommendations
After the evaluation, the psychologist reviews the information and prepares a written report. A feedback session may be scheduled to explain the findings, answer questions, and discuss recommendations. With authorization, the report can also be shared with healthcare providers, schools, or other professionals to help guide future care and treatment planning.