Psychodiagnostic evaluations are more collaborative in nature, with you deciding what you would like to learn about yourself. These don’t need to be long-drawn out questions; they can simply be puzzles or curiosities you’ve wondered about. These questions will be the backbone of the assessment. Common questions include: "Do I have depression or bipolar disorder?", "Why do I have such a difficult time in relationships?", "Why am I so hard on myself?", "Why am I struggling so much at work?", or "Do I have PTSD (or anxiety or schizophrenia)?" People can learn more about themselves, their personalities, their job preferences, how they relate to others, and their coping styles.
If you are currently participating in mental health treatment, a psychodiagnostic evaluation can answer questions your therapist might have and provide information you may have been unwilling or hesitant to communicate. Testing can help “jumpstart” your therapy and document what progress you’ve already made. Psychological testing can help lead you to develop goals and help you on your path to better-being.
When the testing is complete, we’ll have a session in which we discuss the findings and how they relate to your questions. You will later receive a letter detailing what was discussed in the final session and have the opportunity to return so we can talk about the tests, findings and letter more if you wish. Many people have found this type of assessment process a powerful experience that helps them to change areas of their lives.
If you would like to learn more about testing or would like to schedule an initial interview, please contact Diane Guerra, PsyD at 720-234-5077 or email at dtguerra49@gmail.com.
7535 E Hampden Ave, # 115
Denver, CO 80231