Assessment Clinic

Assessment Clinic

Neuropsychological (neuropsych) assessments are comprehensive evaluations that can only be conducted by qualified healthcare providers. People get neuropsych assessments for different reasons. They’re often used to accurately diagnose conditions, evaluate brain function, guide the treatment process, and track progress if a person is already receiving care. They can also be necessary for children and teens entering gifted programs or specialty schools. If you’re a California resident looking for neuropsych assessments near me, Pacific Anxiety Group can help. Our doctorate-level providers offer neuropsych testing for kids, teens, and adults in the Bay Area.

What is a Neuropsychological Assessment?

A neuropsychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation with a qualified provider to examine all of the different thinking skills that the brain is responsible for. This includes an evaluation of areas such as: learning/memory, attention, thinking speed, organization, multitasking, problem solving and emotional functioning.

  • The assessment entails an extensive clinical interview followed by individualized testing informed by the interview for you or your child.

  • A neuropsychologist will spend hours gathering data and information on each patient to provide them with a well informed and in depth perspective on their concerns and what the factors are that are contributing to the deficit.

  • The information gathered during the assessment will provide you with diagnostic clarification, establish strengths/weaknesses, and ultimately provide you with treatment recommendations specifically tailored to you or your child’s unique needs.

  • The recommendations will provide clarity on how to manage any reductions, establish goals for recovery and identify opportunities to learn how to compensate for and accommodate any inefficiencies established during testing.

When is an evaluation appropriate?

An evaluation may be warranted when you notice that you or your loved one is experiencing difficulties or changes in cognitive abilities that are affecting success at home, work or school. This may be observed through changes/declines in:

Academic Functioning- declining grades, difficulty managing school schedule, not completing homework/class assignments, trouble managing academic demands.

Occupational functioning – trouble remembering tasks at work, difficulty completing work related responsibilities, low motivation, distractibility, low performance evaluations despite your best efforts.
Relational functioning – finding your partner is easily frustrated with you, difficulty remembering conversations or important details of interactions with those important to you; for parents, you may notice emotional or behavioral outbursts at home or at school that affect your relationship with your child or their relationships with their peers.
Daily functioning – trouble remembering to pay bills, forgetting to complete household chores, forgetting appointments, over-scheduling, challenges with multitasking, difficulty following through on important tasks; for parents, you may notice your child having difficulty keeping track of their belongings, a messy/disorganized environment, trouble following through with routines, taking longer to finish chores, or not listening to instructions.
Emotional functioning – low motivation, behavioral challenges, social withdrawal, increased irritability or low frustration tolerance.

Areas of Specialization

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Adults

  • Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Dementia and neurodegenerative disease

  • Stroke

  • Complex medical conditions impacting cognition

  • ADHD

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Children and Teens

  • Difficulties with attention and impulsivity (e.g, ADHD)

  • Learning disabilities/challenges (e.g., specific learning disabilities)

  • Determining strengths & weaknesses for school selection

  • Academic assessments for private schools & gifted programs

  • Screenings for development delays and autism

Our Assessment Team

Pacific Anxiety Group’s Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic in CA 

Looking for neuropsych assessments near me? Pacific Anxiety Group’s Neuropsychological Assessment Clinic in CA can help. We provide neuropsych assessments for people and families concerned about thinking, attention, and memory abilities. 

 

Pacific Anxiety Group provides free 15-minute phone consultations for those interested in neuropsych assessments. Our team is here to answer any questions you might have. When you decide to move forward, we’ll help you schedule an appointment and go over the steps of the testing process with you.

Next Steps – What Happens After a Neuropsych Assessment?

Once you or your child completes a neuroassessment, you might wonder about the next steps. What happens after a neuropsych assessment depends partially on its purpose and the results. The Pacific Anxiety Group team will go over the results of the test with you and provide individualized treatment recommendations. 

Referrals and Recommendations

Pacific Anxiety Group is here to provide referrals and recommendations for professionals, services, and clinics as needed. For example, occupational therapy or speech therapy.

School Accommodations

Youth may benefit from school accommodations for various reasons. For example, learning disabilities, developmental delays, or strengths that require shifts in schoolwork to appropriately challenge them and help them thrive. Neuropsychological assessments can be a critical first step in this process. They provide the documentation and expert insight needed for school accommodations, individualized education plans (IEPs), and 504 plans. 

General Psychotherapy Clinic in the Bay Area   

In addition to neuropsych testing, our General Psychotherapy Clinic in the Bay Area offers in-person and online therapy sessions. Our team supports people of all ages in areas such as:

  • Managing career and academic pressure and decision-making.
  • Navigating the emotional impact of physical health problems. 
  • Exploration of identity, values, and personal growth. 
  • Enhancing communication and relationship effectiveness. 
  • Developing confidence and leadership skills.
  • Executive function coaching and performance support. 
  • Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected.
  • Navigating life transitions (e.g., moving, divorce, new jobs).
  • Coping with stress and burnout.
  • Improving sleep and insomnia.
  • Help with grief and loss.
  • Depression.
  • Anxiety. 

 

This is not an extensive list. Whether you’re looking for a space to reflect, a provider who will help you grow and thrive, feel overwhelmed, or are dealing with a mental or physical health concern and need support, Pacific Anxiety Group is here to help. 

Child Psychologist in the San Francisco Area 

Looking for a child psychologist in the San Francisco area? In addition to general psychotherapy, we provide a range of specialized services for children, adolescents, and families. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure and response prevention therapy, parent-child interaction training, and SPACE Treatment.

Schedule Your Appointment for Neuropsych Assessments Near Me in California Today

Pacific Anxiety Group is a psychologist-founded practice. We’re devoted to delivering the highest quality of care, with diverse experts on our team who are here to administer evaluations and therapy services. Easily accessed by Foothill Expressway and highways 280 and 85, neuropsychological assessments are conducted at our Los Altos office. On our website, you can book a free 15-minute consultation or schedule your appointment for neuropsych assessments near me in California today.

Interested in our Assessment Services?

Prospective clients can set up a complimentary, 15 minute phone consultation using the schedule below. We will guide you through the assessment process, answer any questions you may have, and schedule you for a consultation or IQ testing.

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