PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

Psychological Testing

Psychological testing often helps people better understand their problems and treatment options. It can help pinpoint and document troubles with attention, mood, memory, thinking, and learning. It is also useful in the treatment of trauma, addiction, anxiety, personality problems, and many other areas.

For children and teens, who are often less able to describe their symptoms, a comprehensive psychological assessment can be invaluable. Testing may also be suggested by therapists, physicians, and other healthcare providers as part of ongoing treatment.

A psychological assessment is a process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help arrive at a hypothesis about a person and their behavior, personality,and capabilities. Psychological assessment is also referred to as psychological testing, or performing a psychological battery on a person. A licensed psychologist performs psychological testing. Licensed Clinical Psychologists are the only mental health professionals that are expertly trained to perform and interpret psychological tests.

A psychological assessment is not often performed in isolation from other mental health disciplines. As part of a thorough assessment of an individual, it may be recommended that an individual also:

  • Undergo a full medical examination, to rule out the possibilities of a medical cause for the individual's symptoms.
  • Seek the medical opinion of a psychiatrist for medication to help better manage symptoms.
  • Seek supportive counseling or therapy to address factors in life that are contributing to symptom development.
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CERTIFICATIONS

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor
  • Licensed Addictions Counselor
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Speech Language Pathologist
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

MONROE

Counseling Center
1105 Hudson Lane,
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 322-6500

Lumen Counseling
100 CenturyLink Drive,
Monroe, LA 71203

  (318) 582-7272

Pediatric Therapy
1300 Hudson Lane, Ste. 7,
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 361-7180

Autism Center
1300 Hudson Lane, Ste. 9,
Monroe, LA 71201

  (318) 600-6640

WEST MONROE

Counseling Center
1401 N. 7th Street, Suite B
West Monroe, LA 71291

  (318) 503-8300

Autism Center
107 McMillan Road
West Monroe, LA 71291

  (318) 600-6640

 

SHREVEPORT

Counseling Telehealth
  (318) 255-2922

Autism Center
9441 Stevens, Suite 150
Shreveport, LA 71106

  (318) 600-6640

RUSTON

Counseling Center
2102 Floyd Park Dr, Ste 2,
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 255-2922

Autism Center
206 E. Reynolds Dr, Ste C3,
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 600-6640

Pediatric Center
206 E. Reynolds Dr, Ste C3,
Ruston, LA 71270

  (318) 224-9177

WINNSBORO

Autism Center
4279 Front Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295

  (318) 605-2636

 

LAFAYETTE

Autism Center
201 Rue De Jean
Lafayette, LA 70508
  (337) 362-2500