Psychological Assessment & Testing in Denver
Helping Families and Adults Find Clearer Direction
Thoughtful evaluations that help clarify autism, ADHD, learning differences, and how someone truly thinks and learns
When Questions Have Been Lingering
Many families come to me after months or even years of wondering why certain challenges keep showing up.
You might see your child doing well in some areas but struggling socially or emotionally in ways that are hard to explain. School may feel harder than expected. Anxiety may be increasing, or everyday situations may seem to take more effort than they should.
Sometimes adults begin to notice patterns in their own life that were never fully understood earlier on.
A psychological evaluation can help bring clarity to those questions. My goal is to understand the full picture of how someone thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
This process often helps explain what has been happening, highlight strengths that may have been overlooked, and guide the next steps for meaningful support.
Psychological Testing Services
For Children & Teens
Autism Testing for Children
You may notice that your child experiences the world a little differently than other children. Social situations might feel harder, communication may look different, or sensory experiences may seem overwhelming.
An autism evaluation helps us understand how your child processes the world so we can identify the kinds of support that will actually help them thrive.
ADHD Testing for Children
Some children struggle to stay focused, manage impulses, or keep up with school expectations, even when they are trying their best.
An ADHD evaluation looks closely at attention, executive functioning, and learning patterns to better understand what your child needs and how parents and teachers can support them.
Learning Disability Testing
Sometimes children are bright and capable but school still feels unusually difficult. A learning evaluation helps identify how a child processes information and whether challenges with reading, writing, or math may be connected to a learning difference.
Understanding these patterns can help guide the right kind of support at school and at home.
Gifted & Academic Evaluations
Some students show strong intellectual ability but may have uneven academic development or feel under-challenged in school.
A gifted evaluation can help clarify a child’s cognitive strengths and provide guidance for educational support that better matches their abilities.
For Adults
ADHD Testing for Adults (Telehealth Available Nationwide)
Many adults begin to question whether long-standing challenges with focus, organization, or time management may be related to ADHD.
An adult ADHD evaluation helps explore these patterns and provides clarity about how attention and executive functioning may be affecting daily life.
Autism Assessments Across the Lifespan
Some adults seek an evaluation after noticing patterns that have been part of their life for many years. Social situations may feel confusing. Sensory experiences may feel overwhelming. Or there may be a sense of constant exhaustion from trying to mask or keep up.
An autism assessment can help bring clarity and validation to those experiences.
Thoughtful Assessments Across the Lifespan ∗
Thoughtful Assessments Across the Lifespan ∗
Thoughtful Assessments Across the Lifespan ∗
Thoughtful Assessments Across the Lifespan ∗
Thoughtful Assessments Across the Lifespan ∗
Thoughtful Assessments Across the Lifespan ∗
What a Psychological Evaluation Can Clarify
For many families, the most meaningful part of an evaluation is finally understanding why certain patterns have been present for so long.
You may have noticed things that never quite made sense. Maybe your child is bright but school still feels harder than expected. Maybe social situations feel confusing, or anxiety keeps showing up in ways that are hard to explain.
A psychological evaluation helps bring those pieces together and look at the full picture of how someone thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Through testing, we may better understand things like:
- Autism spectrum differences
- ADHD and executive functioning challenges
- Learning disabilities affecting reading, writing, or math
- Giftedness and uneven learning profiles
- Anxiety or mood concerns that affect daily functioning
- Cognitive strengths and processing patterns
My Approach to Psychological Assessment
Psychological evaluations should do more than produce a report. They should help people understand themselves.
My approach to assessment is collaborative, strengths-based, and individualized. I work closely with families to understand developmental history, current challenges, and areas of resilience.
Evaluations often include:
- Clinical interviews with parents or adult clients
- Standardized cognitive and psychological testing
- Autism-specific screening and diagnostic measures, when appropriate
- Input from teachers or other providers when helpful
- Careful interpretation of results in the context of daily life
How We Begin
Begin with a Consultation
We start with a conversation to understand your concerns, history, and goals for evaluation.
Complete the Evaluation
Testing sessions are structured but supportive. Assessments are paced thoughtfully and adapted to each individual.
Review Results and Next Steps
After scoring and interpretation, we meet for a feedback session to review results, discuss recommendations, and answer questions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychological Testing
What conditions can psychological testing identify?
Evaluations can help identify autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities, giftedness, anxiety, and other developmental or emotional concerns.
Does my child need a diagnosis to begin testing?
No. Many families pursue testing because they are noticing patterns or challenges that are difficult to explain. An evaluation helps clarify what may be happening.
How long does the evaluation process take?
The timeline varies depending on the type of assessment, but it typically includes an intake meeting, testing sessions, scoring and interpretation, and a feedback session.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes. Evaluations include a comprehensive written report explaining the results and providing individualized recommendations for school, therapy, and daily life.
Do you offer telehealth evaluations?
Some components of evaluation can be completed through telehealth. I also offer telehealth services through PSYPACT for clients in participating states.
- Courtney Paisley, PhD
Find Clarity and Direction
A thoughtful evaluation can help identify strengths, clarify challenges, and guide meaningful next steps for you or your child.