Most people picture a psychologist’s assessment as a quick questionnaire, maybe a few awkward questions, and then a label slapped onto their experience. The reality is far more nuanced. Psychological assessments are among the most misunderstood tools in mental health care, and that misunderstanding keeps a lot of people from accessing something that could genuinely change the trajectory of their well-being.

More Than a Diagnosis

There’s a common assumption that the sole purpose of a psychological assessment is to arrive at a diagnosis.… Read more