Mental Health Evaluation & Diagnostic Testing in San Diego

Neuropsychological testing for children, teens, and adults
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Get Clear Answers About Your Mental Health

Are you struggling with unexplained symptoms that are affecting your daily life, relationships, or work performance? KMN Psych’s comprehensive mental health evaluations provide the clarity you need to understand what’s happening and create an effective path forward.

Our neuropsychological testing process consists of phone screening, comprehensive assessment, interpretation and analysis of test results, and a robust 10-15 page written report that gives you definitive answers about your mental health.

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About Neuropsychological Testing

Psychological testing addresses the questions that often go unanswered without the help of a professional. Common signs that indicate mental health testing would be beneficial include, but are not limited to: mental health symptoms have increased (or have been unresponsive to treatment), difficulty concentrating, memory changes, and unexplained changes in personality or mood.

Upon a comprehensive intake assessment, mental health is evaluated based on various measures, with the goal to ultimately provide clients with insight to new or existing mental health conditions — ranging from social or behavioral issues to learning or cognitive disabilities. The results can open the doors for a better quality of life by improving daily functioning, productivity, mental health and overall well-being.

KMN Testing Measures Used:

  1. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS V)
  2. WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
  3. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-3)
  4. BVMGT (Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test)
  5. Thematic Apperceptions Test (TAT)
  6. Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (VABS)
  7. Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF) Assessment Tools
  8. Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)

What Is a Mental Health Evaluation?

Comprehensive Testing for Accurate Diagnosis

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What Makes Our Evaluation Different?

  • Individualized Assessment Approach: Every client receives an individualized combination of assessments based on their needs, existing conditions or diagnoses, and goals for testing.
  • Proven Testing Measures: We utilize standardized assessments including the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS V), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-3), Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test (BVMGT), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF).
  • Expert Analysis: Our leading clinical psychologist and neuropsychology expert, Dr. Doshay, and his assessment team administer all assessments with specialized training in psychological testing.

Signs You May Benefit from Mental Health Testing

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Verify Insurance

As part of the screening process, we help clients verify their insurance provider can provide financial assistance. We accept PPO as well as non-insured clients. Let us walk you through the process so you can get tested as soon as possible.

Reasons for Psychological Testing

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Confirm Existing Diagnosis

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New Mental Health Diagnosis

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Co-occurring Disorders

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Treatment Planning

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Differential Diagnosis

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Medication Management

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Intelligence Testing

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Risk Assessment

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Substance Abuse Assessment

FAQs

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What does a mental health evaluation consist of?

A mental health evaluation consists of the following steps:

  1. Phone screening with the client/parent of child
  2. Interpretation and analysis of test results
  3. Robust 15-20 page written report including results and potential diagnoses
  4. Option to meet with Dr. Doshay for verbal explanation of results
  5. Suggested next steps and treatment planning
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What are 5 signs of mental health problems?

5 common signs of mental health problems include, but are not limited to:

  • Sleep problems (excessive sleep, insomnia, nightmares)
  • Feelings of depression (hopelessness, guilt, withdrawn)
  • Excessive worry (anxiety, fear, panic)
  • Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, addictive behaviors)
  • Extreme mood changes (anger, sadness, mania)
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What kind of questions are on a psych evaluation?

A psych evaluation includes a range of questions to better understand the behavioral, cognitive, social, and emotional state of the client.

Questions often cover the following topics:

  • Mood (depression, mania)
  • Sleep patterns (excessive sleeping, insomnia)
  • Anxiety (fear, worry, panic)
  • Academic skills (problem solving, attention, memory)
  • Social challenges
  • Emotional challenges
  • Behavioral challenges

Schedule an Appointment

To learn more information about KMN Psych, verify your insurance coverage, or schedule an appointment for you or your loved one, complete the form below, and we will get back to you in 24 hours. We respect your privacy and hold all information discussed in strict confidence.

Or call us: (858) 923-4228