Neuropsychological Evaluation

A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is a process of formally examining a wide array of cognitive or thinking skills critical for success in school, work, or life. A thorough assessment of neuropsychological functioning can illuminate the sources of academic struggles, difficulties with performing to potential at work, and/or the difficulties of managing a household. Additionally, this kind of evaluation can also identify strengths which would be critical to addressing difficulties and making positive changes.

Cognitive functions typically assessed in a standard neuropsychological evaluation include:

  • general intelligence
  • attention
  • executive functioning (e.g., working memory, inhibitory control, planning and organization)
  • language skills
  • visual and spatial reasoning skills
  • motor skills
  • learning
  • memory
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Psychological Evaluation

Psychological Evaluation

Psychological evaluation is a process of gathering extensive data about emotional, psychological, social, and behavioral functioning in a way that may clarify a tricky diagnosis and guide psychotherapeutic or psychopharmacological treatment. A good psychological evaluation sheds light on an individual’s self-perception, approach to relationships, emotional regulation skills, and preferred ways of coping.

Academic Evaluation

Academic evaluation, which is typically performed in conjunction with neuropsychological and/or psychological evaluation, is a process of evaluating specific academic skills related to reading, writing, and math. Academic evaluation is necessary for determining the possibility of a specific learning disorder.

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Therapy

In addition to conducting evaluation services, Dr. DePaul also offers psychotherapy services to older adolescents and adults. She works with patients collaboratively, balancing her experience and knowledge with your expertise in your own life. She combines an action-oriented approach to relieving symptoms with the overarching goal of achieving the insight and understanding required in order to help patients build healthier relationships and feel more fulfilled.