Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
Teens and Adults
Psychological assessments are structured evaluations performed by a psychologist to understand a person’s mental health, cognitive abilities, personality traits, behavior, and emotional functioning. These assessments are conducted using various tools and techniques and are often used in clinical, educational, legal, and organizational settings.
- Clinical Interviews
- Structured or semi-structured conversations between the psychologist and the client or parent.
- Gather background information, presenting concerns, and psychiatric history.
- Standardized Tests
- Scientifically validated tools with established norms and scoring methods.
- Types include:
- Cognitive/Intelligence Tests
- Academic Achievement Tests
- Personality Tests
- Projective Tests
- Behavioral Assessments
- Observations of behavior in natural or structured settings.
- Can include checklists and rating scales.
- Self-Report Questionnaires
- Individuals rate their own behaviors, symptoms, or attitudes.
- Often used to assess mood, anxiety, stress, and personality.
- Informant Reports
- Reports from parents, teachers, spouses, or caregivers.
- Common in child and adolescent assessments.
At Utah Psychological Associates, we can perform evaluations for the following purposes:
- Diagnose mental health conditions (e.g., depression, ADHD, schizophrenia)
- Evaluate cognitive functioning or intellectual disability
- Identify learning disabilities or giftedness
- Guide treatment planning and intervention
- Provide vocational or career guidance
- Provide required pre-surgical assessments
Note: We do NOT provide formal assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Contact Us
Have questions or ready to schedule an appointment? Call (801) 377-2014 or click the “Send Message” button at the bottom of the page to begin the process of a psychological evaluation.
