Driven by a passion for assessment, I pursued a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology to further develop skills in psychological testing and empower those I work with. I also serve as the Co-Director of Clinical Training for doctoral students at Psychological Services Center and provide disability assessments for the city of San Francisco.
My diverse background includes working with the LGBTQI+ community and extensive experience in treatment and assessment of trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, self-injurious behaviors, and family dynamics. I offer a supportive yet direct approach and am eager to collaborate with you to achieve your goals.
The first step is a Clinical interview (approximately one hour and half). This is my opportunity to get to know you and your present concerns. I gather relevant history of your experience related to the referral question (or help you identify your question/s). I can assure that these questions would be aimed at gathering information to best support you and provide an accurate report. These questions will touch on your perspective in all the areas (cognitive, attention, executive, academic, and social-emotional) of functioning previously mentioned.
The next step is test administration. After the clinical interview, I am able to formulate a plan to choose tests that aid in answering the referral question. The tests are usually in the form of a self-report measure and performance-based tests. The tests results can pull different areas of strengths and weaknesses, learning styles, personality traits, etc… The tasks are one-on-one, generally engaging, and offer a variety of activities. The majority of psychological tests are standardized and normed. After testing, the scores are interpreted and integrated into a comprehensive report. The length of time spent on administration will depend on the tests chosen to answer your question. This can range from a brief hour to a comprehensive full battery up to 10 hours (broken up into separate sessions).
A feedback session will be scheduled to discuss the results and collaborate the findings with you before finalizing the report. The feedback session will include an answer to question and recommendations.
Please let me know if there are any specific questions you have about this process. I look forward to beginning this process with you.