understand why you’re struggling and identify a path forward.

Psychological Testing in Northern Minnesota

Does It Feel Like You’re Struggling
Just to Function?

Maybe you missed another deadline or forgot something important, or perhaps you feel as though you’re on the brink of doing so. It might feel like you have tried everything, or you’ve been in therapy without seeing any real progress, and you’re just not sure what is preventing you from moving towards the life you want. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not certain of what you should be trying next.

Whatever it is that you’re experiencing, you’re beginning to notice the impact of this in every facet of your life:

  • Struggling to stay focused and productive at home or work, and some tasks are especially difficult.

  • Having a hard time in your relationships with others, even if you can’t quite pinpoint what the issue is.

It may feel impossible now, but you can better understand what is happening in your brain and find a path forward. And I can help you get there. I’ll guide you through this process, individualizing each step to your unique needs and circumstances. My approach to psychological testing integrates several types of assessments to help us not only understand why you’re struggling, but also identify the options for your next steps.

 You’re ready to understand why you’re struggling.

Types of Testing Available

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Age 7+ years

  • Specific Learning Disorder (Reading/Written Expression/Mathematics)

    • Age 7+ years

  • Diagnostic Clarification/Impact of Symptoms on Functioning

    • Age 16+ years

Testing can help you…

  • Understand more clearly why you’re struggling

  • Gain clarity regarding a potential diagnosis

  • Identity appropriate next steps or interventions or aid in the development of a treatment plan

Testing does not…

  • Guarantee a specific diagnosis (e.g., ADHD) will be given

  • Require that you begin to take medication

  • Guarantee that a specific medication (e.g., stimulant medication) will be prescribed by your physician

How Testing Works

Testing consists of three phases -- the initial/intake appointment, testing, and the feedback session.

The first testing appointment is similar to an initial therapy appointment and includes gathering relevant background information as well as clarifying the question(s) you hope to answer by completing testing (e.g., Do I have ADHD?, What strategies may be helpful for me specifically in managing or addressing my symptoms?, What areas do I struggle most in and what are my strengths?, etc.).

The day(s) of testing typically include a variety of tasks such as answering true/false questions, completing rating scales, doing puzzles or other game-like activities, and/or reading, writing, or math-focused assessments. At the conclusion of your testing, the feedback session is generally scheduled, which typically occurs a few weeks after testing. 

The feedback session is a time to provide any additional information, learn the results of the testing, and review recommendations for treatment (e.g., tutoring, specific goals for therapy, medication referral, etc.). The integrated testing report will be available to you electronically within two business days following the feedback session as it incorporates information from the feedback session.

Frequently asked questions about psychological testing

FAQs

  • The initial testing appointment is generally about 55 minutes in length. The second appointment(s) ranges from two to six hours in length and may be divided across multiple days when testing is estimated to take more than three hours. The final testing appointment (feedback session) is generally 30 to 60 minutes in length

  • The feedback session typically occurs two to three weeks after test administration and a draft of the report is available to review at that time. Following the feedback session, Dr. Morgan will add any additional information gathered during the feedback session and provide the final report to you electronically within two business days after the feedback session.

  • Testing reports vary somewhat in their content but generally include relevant background information (e.g., medical/health history, academic/vocational history, etc.), behavioral observations gathered throughout the testing process, an explanation of the test results and how these relate to your symptoms and functioning, and individualized treatment recommendations.

    Testing reports can be released to a medical office or school upon request and the completion of a release of information form.

 You don’t have to stay stuck.