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Assessment & Evaluation Services

General Diagnostic Assessments
  • General Diagnostic Evaluation – Provides an overall mental health assessment to identify symptoms and guide treatment recommendations.

  • ADHD Assessment – Assesses attention, focus, and impulsivity challenges.

  • Personality Assessment – Identifies personality traits and patterns that may influence emotions and behavior.

  • Mood Disorder Evaluation – Clarifies symptoms of depression and related mood concerns.

  • Anxiety Evaluation – Helps determine whether worry, panic, or physical symptoms are connected to an anxiety disorder.

  • Trauma & PTSD Assessment – Evaluates trauma-related symptoms and their impact on daily life.

  • Behavioral Assessment – Examines behavior patterns and possible triggers that contribute to challenges.

  • IQ Testing – Measures overall intellectual functioning, including reasoning, problem-solving, and learning ability.

  • Cognitive Ability Assessment – Evaluates general thinking skills, such as processing, comprehension, and problem-solving.

  • Disability Determination Assessment – Assesses cognitive and psychological functioning to support disability claims or accommodations.

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Workplace & Fitness For Duty Evaluations

  • Act 235 Lethal Weapons Evaluation – Assesses psychological readiness to carry a lethal weapon for work.

  • Act 120 Police Academy Evaluation – Evaluates fitness for entry into Pennsylvania’s police academy.

  • Probation & Parole Officer Evaluation – Assesses emotional stability and judgment for probation/parole roles.

  • Correctional Officer Evaluation – Evaluates readiness for work in a correctional environment.

  • Return-to-Work Evaluation – Determines readiness to safely resume work duties after time away.

  • Suitability for Work Evaluation – Assesses overall psychological fitness for safety-sensitive positions.

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Criminal & Forensic Evaluations

  • Juvenile Criminal Evaluation – Assesses psychological functioning and risk factors for adolescents involved in the criminal justice system.

  • General Forensic Evaluation – Provides an objective psychological assessment for legal purposes.

  • Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Evaluation – Evaluates mental state at the time of an alleged offense to determine NGRI status.

  • Competency to Stand Trial Evaluation – Assesses whether an individual can understand legal proceedings and participate in their defense.

  • Risk of Dangerousness Evaluation – Evaluates the potential risk of harm to self or others for adults and adolescents.

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Family & Civil Court Evaluations

  • Parental Capacity Evaluation – Assesses a parent’s ability to provide care, support, and a safe environment for their child.

  • Bonding Evaluation – Examines the emotional connection and attachment between a parent and child.

  • Custody & Visitation Evaluations – Assesses the best interests of the child and parenting arrangements

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a forensic evaluation typically involve?
Forensic evaluations involve psychological assessments conducted for legal or court-related matters. These may include competency evaluations, risk assessments, parenting capacity assessments, or other court-involved psychological evaluations. Our role is to provide objective, evidence-based findings.
How much do forensic evaluations typically cost?
The price for forensic evaluations vary based on the services, the volume of records, and the time required to complete the evaluation. There is a flat rate and a retainer fee for more complex evaluations. Please reach out for a consultation to determine a fee estimate. Forensic evaluations are never covered by insurance and will require out-of-pocket payment.
What is the purpose of a psychological assessment?
When someone is having emotional, relational, behavioral, or social problems, it can be related to a number of complex stressors. Psychological assessments help to identify the cause of symptoms, determine a correct diagnosis, and identify the proper course of treatment.​  It can also be particularly helpful in differentiating between similar disorders, multiple diagnoses, and complicated symptoms. ​
What does the process for clinical assessment look like?
Clinical assessments  typically involve a clinical interview, in-person testing sessions (usually between 1 and 3 sessions lasting several hours), consultation, and review of relevant records. A comprehensive report is then written that includes background information, results from testing, diagnosis, and specific recommendations/resources tailored to the individual.

Albatross

Psychological Services, LLC

Psychotherapy and Formal Evaluation Services in PA

525 West Chester Pike, Suite 311-B. Havertown, PA 19083

610-549-4055

610-982-1911

office@albatrosspsych.com

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