Conducted by a licensed psychologist or a psychological associate
Overview
Upon a referral, psychological assessments and testing services are conducted by a licensed psychologist or a psychological associate. The results of these tests will help you better understand your own or your child’s diagnosis, identify strengths and weaknesses, and determine the emotional challenges that may be hindering optimal performance. A formulated treatment recommendation(s) will be provided.
Assessments for Accommodations
Students seeking assessments to determine eligibility for accommodations at schools, colleges, or universities, or for standardized testing are usually required by the authorities to have a comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation. This requires clinical interviews, review of school records, current ability testing, and standardized achievement testing all which can be administered by our designated clinical psychologists.
After the completion of each test, our psychologists will review your test results and provide accommodation recommendations based on those results. You will also receive a copy of your test results to take home.
If you are required to provide a more analytical analysis and written report, this can be provided as an additional service.
Written Reports
Written reports of consultations and/or psychological testing can be prepared by the designated psychologist to fit the needs of each patient. Patients seeking accommodations at school, universities, and for SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, or professional credentialing tests are usually required to submit narrative reports according to specifications of the established guidelines.
Benefits of Psychological Assessment
- Psychologists use tests and other assessment tools to measure and observe a your behavior to arrive at a diagnosis and guide treatment. This helps psychologists understand the nature of the problem and discern the best way to address it.
- Psychologists administer tests and assessments for a wide variety of reasons. For example, children who are experiencing difficulty in school may undergo aptitude testing or tests for learning disabilities.
- If an individual is having problems at work, school, or in personal relationships, tests can help a psychologist understand whether one may have issues with anger management, interpersonal skills, or certain personality traits that contribute to the problem. Other tests evaluate whether you are experiencing emotional disorders such as anxiety or depression.
- Testing and assessment allows a psychologist to see the full picture of a your strengths and limitations to help plot out the most effective path to mental wellness.
Meet Alicia Francois, PsyD
Dr. Alicia Francois is a Psychological Associate with Oak Health Center. She received her Psy.D. doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles and is currently in the final phase of completing her clinical hours for licensure. Dr. Francois earned her B.A. at Claremont McKenna College and her M.S. from the University of Southern California. She has extensive experience administering neuropsychological assessment and working with students who have learning differences.
Meet Mijin Park, PsyD
Mijin Park, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological services for clients of all ages. A graduate from the Chicago School of Psychology, Dr. Park is an expert in intergenerational conflict within multicultural families. Dr. Park performs psychological assessments for ADHD, executive functioning, and emotional dysregulation, among others. She particularly enjoys working with adolescents and providing their parents with effective skills and strategies for fostering their children’s growth. In her spare time, Dr. Park enjoys cooking, hiking, and gardening.
Meet Elise Yoshida, PsyD
Dr. Elise Yoshida (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about using evidence-based therapies to help her clients reach their goals. Being an expert in CBT, DBT, ACT, CPT, and mindfulness, Dr. Yoshida specializes in providing psychotherapy for adult clients who want to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues. Dr. Yoshida particularly enjoys working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and young adults exploring identity and navigating transitions.