— NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
Psychological & Neuropsychological Assessments for Adults
Focused evaluations for adults and professionals navigating attention, executive functioning, mood, and cognitive concerns.
Newport Beach, CA · PSYPACT member · Licensed in CA, NY, AZ, FL, ID
Common Reasons Why Adults Seek Evaluations
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Attention and organization concerns at work or home
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Performance decline after a role change or increased responsibility
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Anxiety or burnout that does not fully explain what is happening
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Reevaluation of a prior diagnosis or treatment plan
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Cognitive or memory concerns
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Documentation needs for school, workplace, or licensing decisions
Adult ADHD Evaluations
Many adults seek evaluation later in life after years of compensating for inattention, procrastination, or inconsistent performance. Others are reevaluating a prior diagnosis or clarifying whether symptoms reflect ADHD, anxiety, burnout, or something else.
ADHD in adults is often missed when compensatory strategies mask the underlying impairment. An evaluation examines longstanding patterns across school, work, and relationships, not just current symptoms.
An ADHD evaluation typically includes:
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Clinical interview and developmental history
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Review of childhood patterns and school history
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Standardized cognitive testing as indicated
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Executive functioning and attention measures
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Screening for anxiety, depression, and related conditions
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A detailed report with diagnostic clarity and recommendations
Deliverables
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Clear diagnostic conclusions
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An explanation of how ADHD, anxiety, burnout, or other factors are interacting
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Practical recommendations for work, treatment, and accommodations decisions.
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Guidance on whether therapy, medication consultation, workplace changes, or accommodations may be helpful
When might neuropsychological testing be necessary?
Not every adult requires a full multi-hour neuropsychological battery. In many cases, a focused psychological diagnostic evaluation is sufficient. A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation may be recommended when there are concerns about memory decline, neurological injury, complex diagnostic questions, or formal documentation requirements.
Types of Assessments
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Neuropsychological Assessments – to evaluate attention, memory, executive functioning, and cognition
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Psychological Diagnostic Evaluations – to clarify concerns related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or bipolar disorder
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Pre-treatment Assessments – to inform therapy planning and psychiatric care
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Legal or Workplace Evaluations – for disability documentation, school accommodations, or professional readiness
Evaluation versus therapy
An evaluation answers the question, “What is going on?” Therapy focuses on, “How do I move forward?”
Some individuals seek evaluation only. Others use the results to guide therapy for adult ADHD, anxiety, or burnout. If therapy is part of your next step, you can learn more about therapy services here.
What to Expect
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Initial consultation (15 min). Discuss concerns, history, and whether an evaluation is the right step.
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Clinical interview (60-90 min). Medical, developmental, educational, and occupational history.
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Testing session (2-5 hours, depending on scope). Standardized cognitive, attention, and mood measures.
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Record review. Academic records, prior evaluations, and relevant medical documentation integrated.
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Feedback session (30 min). Results reviewed together. Questions answered before the report is finalized.
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Written report. Diagnostic conclusions, functional analysis, and recommendations.
Specialized FAA Evaluations
Looking for an FAA evaluation? See the FAA neuropsychological evaluations page.
