Psychiatric Evaluation
Objective: To gather information to diagnose mental health conditions and develop treatment planning.
Description: An evaluation performed by a medical professional to assess an individual's psychological, emotional, and behavioral well-being. The medical professional identifies if medication or specialized medical supports are required for daily stability and improved functioning.
Psychological Evaluation
Objective: To assess the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and personality patterns of an individual to aid in diagnosing and treatment planning.
Description: An evaluation performed by a psychologist that consists of standardized testing that is used to understand an individual's thinking and emotional patterns. This identifies cognitive strengths and personality traits, providing a data-driven roadmap for the most effective recommendations for mental health supports and interventions.
Parental Fitness Evaluation
Objective: To assess the functional parenting capacity and safety concerns related to caring for a child(ren).
Description: An individual's ability to meet a child’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs are objectively reviewed. This highlights parenting strengths while identifying any areas of concern and providing recommendations for resources to maintain a stable, nurturing, and safe environment.
Domestic Violence Assessment
Objective: To assess relationship safety and power-dynamic analysis.
Description: Relationship dynamics are examined where safety or power imbalances are present. This focuses on identifying an individual's safety needs and establishing a clear path toward healing, improved communication, and healthy boundaries within the family.
Anger Management Assessment
Objective: To assess emotional regulation and behavioral risk.
Description: Specific emotional triggers and reactions to stress are identified. The focus of this assessment is on identifying an individual's risk and recommending practical tools for replacing impulsive reactions with effective, constructive communication strategies to handle frustration.
Substance Abuse Evaluation
Objective: To assess the level of chemical dependency and level-of-care recommendation.
Description: A non-judgmental review of an individual's relationship with drugs or alcohol is conducted to assess the impact on health and family. This determines the appropriate level of care and recovery support needed to maintain long-term wellness.
Psychosexual Evaluation
Objective: To assess a child's sexual knowledge, beliefs, past trauma, and risk for future exploitation.
Description: This evaluation is designed to identify trauma related symptoms, understand how the child has been affected by sexual inappropriate exposure, and provide professional recommendations to ensure safe community interactions and the maintenance of appropriate social boundaries.
Bonding & Attachment Evaluation
Objective: To determine the nature, quality, and security of the emotional bond between a young child and their caregiver.
Description: This evaluation is an in-person assessment with a caregiver and a young child (typically 5 years or younger). The focus is to observe specific behaviors between the child and caregiver, including comfort-seeking behaviors (by the child), reciprocity, repair attempts, and physical comforting. Standardized testing is also included to assess the caregiver's understanding of the child's developmental stage and needs.
Trauma Assessment
Objective: To assess the impact of adverse events on current functioning.
Description: How an individual's past difficult or scary experiences affect current well-being is evaluated. This helps create a care plan that prioritizes felt safety and comfort while providing the necessary tools for long-term healing and resilience.