Comprehensive psychological testing and evaluation in Oregon.

A holistic, context-aware approach to evaluation, not just a diagnosis.

Some evaluations require more than confirming whether criteria are met. I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological evaluations focused on complex, overlapping, and high-acuity presentations. These are situations where symptoms could reasonably be explained by several factors and small distinctions make a meaningful difference. For the clients I typically see, nuance matters — clinically, personally, and practically.

Psychological symptoms do not develop in a vacuum. My evaluation process pays close attention to environmental, relational, cultural, and systemic factors that shape how symptoms emerge and are maintained over time.

In addition to standardized measures and clinical interviews, I consider factors such as:

  • Long-term exposure to high-stress or high-responsibility roles

  • Repeated trauma or cumulative stress over time

  • Family, cultural, or relational dynamics that influence coping and identity

  • Medical conditions, substance use history, and sleep or nervous system regulation

  • Past treatment experiences and how previous diagnoses were formed

This approach allows for a more complete understanding of you, rather than reducing complex experiences to isolated symptoms. The goal is an evaluation that feels accurate, grounded, and useful.

Areas of specialized focus.

I have extensive training in differential diagnosis and am particularly interested in evaluations involving:

  • Complex trauma and trauma-related conditions.

  • Differentiating between various forms of neurodivergence such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, bipolar and schizophrenia spectrum disorders, OCD, and BPD.

  • Long-standing difficulties with emotional regulation, identity, relationships, or impulse control where multiple diagnoses may appear plausible.

  • Co-occurring mental health concerns (e.g., trauma, anxiety), substance use, and/or medical diagnoses or complications (e.g., chronic illness, history of TBI).

  • Determining whether symptoms have been shaped by chronic stress, systemic factors, or repeated exposure to high-pressure or high-risk settings.

I also provide other specialized evaluations including:

  • Evaluations for clergy members and prospective clergy, with attention to role-related stress, ethical responsibility, and psychological functioning within leadership or service positions.

  • Mental health evaluations for justice-involved individuals, often referred by probation, parole, or related systems, with a focus on clinical clarity and treatment-relevant recommendations.

Please note: My current waitlist for evaluations may be several months. I will provide you with specific dates during the consultation.

  • I do not conduct court-ordered or child custody/parenting plan evaluations.

  • I do not evaluate anyone under the age of 18.

How do I know if an evaluation will be helpful?

You might consider a psychological evaluation if:

  • you’ve been in therapy but still feel unclear about what’s actually going on

  • you’ve received shifting, conflicting, or unclear diagnoses over time

  • you suspect ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergence may be playing a role, but aren’t sure how

  • suspect that trauma or chronic stress may be driving symptoms previously attributed to another condition

  • your reactions feel disproportionate, confusing, or hard to predict

  • you function well in some areas but struggle significantly in others

  • you or your care team need help identifying the best treatment options for you as an individual

  • you need documentation or accommodations for work or school

  • you’re tired of guessing or self-diagnosing and want a clearer picture

What does an evaluation include?

  • The evaluator conducts one or more clinical interviews focused on your history, current concerns, and the questions you want answered. Questionnaires and other self-report measures are used to better understand your functioning and difficulties. The goal is to understand your experiences in context and identify what information will be most helpful to gather next.

  • Gold-standard measures designed to assess areas such as attention, mood, personality patterns, or cognitive functioning are used to provide structured data. Depending on the purpose of the evaluation and your availability, you can expect to spend one or more 2-3+ hour appointments with the evaluator.

  • When appropriate, the evaluator consults with other professionals or speaks with people who know you well, such as a partner or family member. This can help provide additional perspectives and a more comprehensive picture of your concerns. Collateral input is always discussed in advance and only included with your consent.

  • If you have relevant prior records such as past evaluations, treatment notes, or medical information, reviewing them can help identify patterns over time and avoid repeating work you’ve already done. Records are used to add context and not to override your lived experience.

  • Test results are carefully scored and interpreted in the context of your history and presenting concerns. This step involves integrating multiple sources of information to form a coherent understanding rather than relying on any single test or score. Time is spent translating findings into a written report.

  • The feedback session is where you and the evaluator go over results together. The evaluator will explain findings, answer questions, and discuss what the results mean for you.

  • When the evaluation is completed, the evaluator writes a report summarizing findings, impressions, and recommendations in a clear, organized format. Reports are designed to be used for your own understanding, treatment planning, or sharing with another provider — and are written with care around clarity and privacy. You can expect the report 2-3 weeks after the feedback session.

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