With particular expertise in assessing and treating difficult and complex problems, Dr. Abbott offers comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations that facilitate accurate diagnoses and effective treatment strategies. “As a psychologist, I am passionate about helping people overcome difficult problems. Assessment can be a critical step in accurately identifying the cause of an adult or child’s suffering.” A comprehensive psychological or neuropsychological evaluation provides you with an in depth understanding of you or your loved one’s struggles. It also provides detailed information about why a person is behaving and feeling the way they are and how to best solve any problems. Thus, assessment allows for the best possible treatments and long-term solutions to be identified an implemented.
“Jennifer was wonderful to work with. She was willing to be honest with me when I needed it and helped me become a better person. ”
Dr. Abbott’s approach to assessment is unique and strength-based. “It is not only important to identify the underlying problems, it is critical to identify a person’s underlying strengths because they can play a powerful role in recovery and effective treatment.” Strength-based evaluation provides individuals and their treatment providers with an understanding of how a person’s strengths can be best utilized to overcome any problems. Evaluations are provided for children, adolescents, and adults.
Psychological Evaluations are most effective for:
Mood disorders, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders
Predicting academic ability
IQ testing
Distinguishing between social/emotional problems and academic problems
Understanding emotional and interpersonal abilities
Assessing substance use problems and appropriate interventions for treatment
Identifying emotional and academic collegiate needs
Increasing self-knowledge and self-mastery
Diagnostic clarification and treatment planning
Neuropsychological Evaluations are most effective for:
Learning Disabilities
Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Understanding Executive Functioning Abilities
Intellectual Giftedness and Intellectual Disability
Identifying and Understanding Executive Functioning Skills Deficits
Early identification of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Finding the most effective dose of stimulant medication
Addressing concerns related to memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and difficulty staying organized
Developing integrative treatment plans and deciphering between social/emotional and medical problems
