Foster Care Evaluations
CPST Texas has been providing psychological evaluation services to children and adolescents in foster care since 2013. Our goal is to conduct comprehensive evaluations and meaningful recommendations. To do so, compassion and respect must be shown to the child/adolescent and the clinicians at CPST Texas do just that. The establishment of positive rapport often leads […]
Pain Evaluations
Psychological pain evaluations are performed on chronic pain patients in order to determine whether the cause of their pain is physical, psychological, or both. Identifying the source of an individual’s pain can provide insight into better treatment options that can break the cycle of constant pain. Certain treatments such as spinal cord stimulation and morphine […]
Learning Disorders
Learning disorders are characterized by continual difficulty with learning in the areas of reading, oral/written language, and/or mathematics, despite targeted instruction. An evaluation for learning disorders can provide insight regarding your child’s individual learning style, as well as their strengths and weaknesses, and recommended supports. Did You Know? Evaluations for learning disorders can be provided […]
Pre-surgical Bariatric Evaluations
Pre-surgical bariatric evaluations are an essential step to prepare for bariatric weight loss surgery. The purpose of a pre-surgical bariatric evaluation is to first ensure that you are mentally ready to undergo weight loss surgery since untreated mental health or behavioral issues can impede a successful recovery from weight loss surgery. Additionally, pre-surgical bariatric evaluations […]
Attention Deficit Evaluations
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that impacts attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in individuals. ADHD is primarily diagnosed during childhood; however, some cases may go undiagnosed until adulthood. Did You Know? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD as girls. Frequently […]
Autism Evaluations
An autism psychological evaluation is a type of mental health assessment used to determine whether a person has a neurodevelopmental disorder such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These types of mental health assessments are conducted by a psychologist or psychiatrist, and may include observations of the patient’s behavior, in terms of emotional and behavioral functioning, […]
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations
A comprehensive psychological evaluation is the first step to starting psychological treatment. During a psychological evaluation, you will meet with a psychologist to discuss concerns about your mental health. Your psychologist will observe your behaviors and discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing in order to make an educated judgment about what may be the […]