Whether you’re an adult navigating focus issues, mood changes, or long-standing questions about how your mind works—or a parent trying to understand your child’s challenges—psychological evaluations can help bring clarity, direction, and peace of mind.
At Tucson Outpatient Psychiatry, we offer in-depth, personalized evaluations for both adults and children, with the goal of identifying strengths, diagnosing concerns, and providing actionable recommendations to support daily life and emotional well-being.
Psychological evaluations are formal assessments used to better understand cognitive, emotional, behavioral, or social functioning. These evaluations can:
Evaluations are especially helpful when symptoms are confusing, multiple diagnoses are possible, or prior treatment hasn’t been fully effective.
You might consider an evaluation if you are:
Or if you are a parent, you may want an evaluation for your child if they:
As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to watch your child struggle—especially when you’re not sure why, or how to help.
If your child is falling behind in school, struggling to focus, or acting out in ways that feel unmanageable or out of character, a psychological evaluation can offer insight, clarity, and a path forward.
You may want to consider an evaluation if your child:
Evaluations can help determine if your child is dealing with ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, depression, or other challenges—and most importantly, guide what to do next. Whether your goal is to pursue therapy, qualify for an IEP or 504 Plan, or simply understand your child better, we’re here to help.
At Tucson Outpatient Psychiatry, we approach every child with patience, care, and respect. Our goal is not to label your child—it’s to understand them, and to help you advocate for what they need to thrive.
We offer psychological evaluations for both adults and children ages 6 and up.
We provide psychological evaluations for both adults and children ages 6 and up. Adults may seek an evaluation to clarify a diagnosis, explore cognitive or emotional patterns, or guide treatment. Parents often pursue evaluations to understand academic, behavioral, or emotional concerns in their child and get recommendations for support at home or in school.
You may want to consider a psychological evaluation if your child:
Evaluations can provide a clear picture of what your child is experiencing—and how to help.
Evaluations can help diagnose conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and more. In some cases, results may also help confirm that no formal diagnosis is present but still offer helpful insights and recommendations.
You can self-refer for an evaluation. However, if the evaluation is being used for legal, school, or medical clearance purposes (e.g., IEPs, surgery prep), your provider or school may request specific documentation.