Thompson Psychological Evaluation Services is dedicated to providing competent, thorough psychological assessment services for clinical and forensic purposes.  In each evaluation, we seek to obtain available sources of data, to utilize targeted, relevant assessment instruments, and to develop a comprehensive understanding of the individual and his or her areas of strength and need.  We utilize experienced licensed psychologists with experience in personality and emotional functioning, in forensic applications of psychological assessment methods, in psychoeducational assessment, and in neuropsychological evaluation. 

In evaluations conducted for clinical purposes, we often address diagnostic issues, issues having to do with differential diagnosis, helping to clarify what psychiatric conditions are best supported by the assessment data and other sources of information.  This often involves ruling out (excluding) conditions that are not adequately supported.  From there, when requested to do so, we can offer recommendations for treatment.  When we conduct forensic psychological evaluations, those that have legal significance, we seek to help in understanding how the individual’s personal characteristics and conditions align with legally relevant criteria.  Whatever the referral question or referral source, we treat every case as our most important case.  We also provide consultative services, training, and education to systems, agencies, and professionals. 

Here are some of the kinds of evaluations we conduct for clinical and forensic reasons.