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In-depth evaluations identify strengths, clarify challenges, and explain how cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors impact daily life.
Evaluations can answer:
- Why am I or my child struggling?
- What is getting in the way of success?
- What are my strengths and needs?
- What supports or accommodations would be most helpful?
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Evidence-Based Therapy
Therapy that builds on understanding to help you or your child manage challenges and make meaningful progress.
- Anxiety & Stress
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Emotional Regulation
- Relationships &Communication
- Identity & Self-Esteem
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Skills & Support
Resources and skill building opportunities designed to support development, confidence, and independence.
- Social Communication
- Life & Daily Living Skills
- Workplace Communication
- Relationships & Dating
- Confidence & Boundaries
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Community & Belonging
A space for socially struggling autistic adults to find support and build community through shared experiences.
- Community Meet-Ups
- Resources
- Community Partners
The Importance of a Comprehensive Evaluation
A comprehensive psychological evaluation provides far more than a diagnosis—it offers a deeper understanding of the individual as a whole. Through clinical interviews, standardized testing, behavioral observations, and a careful review of developmental, educational, medical, and social history, the evaluation identifies cognitive strengths, learning styles, executive functioning abilities, communication patterns, adaptive skills, emotional functioning, and areas of challenge. This integrated approach helps explain why difficulties occur, not just what they are. The result is a personalized roadmap that informs treatment planning, educational supports, workplace accommodations, and strategies designed to build upon each individual’s unique strengths while addressing areas of need.
Kristen Math, MS, MA, LPCC-S
Kristen Math is the founder of Therapy Dynamics and specializes in comprehensive psychological evaluations for autism, ADHD, learning disorders, cognitive functioning, and diagnostic clarification across the lifespan. She combines a strong scientific background with extensive clinical training to provide thoughtful, evidence-based assessments and neurodiversity-affirming therapy.
Her unique educational background includes graduate training in Molecular Biology and Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Psychological Assessment, allowing her to integrate scientific rigor with compassionate clinical care. Kristen is committed to helping individuals and families gain meaningful answers while building confidence, understanding, and hope for the future.
Evidence-Based Standardized Assessments
Every evaluation at Therapy Dynamics incorporates carefully selected, research-supported assessment instruments chosen to answer each individual’s unique referral questions. Depending on the purpose of the evaluation, standardized measures may assess intellectual functioning, attention, executive functioning, academic achievement, adaptive behavior, autism characteristics, emotional and behavioral functioning, language, memory, and social communication.
Assessment tools may include the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales, Second Edition (RIAS-2), Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF-2/BRIEF-A), Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3), Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2), MIGDAS-2, Behavior Assessment System for Children, Third Edition (BASC-3), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WIAT-4), Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities and Achievement, and other nationally standardized instruments as clinically indicated. Each assessment is interpreted within the context of a comprehensive clinical evaluation to ensure conclusions and recommendations are individualized, meaningful, and evidence-based.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Any Questions For Us?
I understand that starting therapy or pursuing an assessment can bring up many questions. This FAQ section is designed to provide clear answers and helpful information so you can feel informed and confident as you take the next step.
How Do I Know if a comprehensive evaluation is right for me or my child?
If you have been asking questions such as:
- Why is school or work so difficult?
- Why are everyday tasks more overwhelming than they should be?
- Why does my child struggle despite being intelligent?
- Are these challenges related to ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning differences, or something else?
- What supports would actually help?
A comprehensive evaluation may provide the clarity you’re looking for.
what happens during the evaluation process?
Every evaluation is individualized but generally includes:
- Clinical interview
- Review of relevant history and records
- Standardized psychological testing
- Interpretation of results
- Comprehensive written report
- Feedback session with personalized recommendations
The process is collaborative, thorough, and designed to provide meaningful guidance for next steps.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes. Every comprehensive evaluation includes a detailed written report explaining the findings in understandable language, along with practical recommendations that can be shared with healthcare providers, schools, employers (when appropriate), or other professionals..
do you accept insurance?
I currently accept a limited number of insurance plans for therapy services only. However, formal psychological and autism assessments are provided on a private-pay basis and are not billed to insurance.
For therapy clients who are paying out of pocket, I strive to keep services affordable and will work with individuals to establish a private-pay rate that is manageable for their circumstances whenever possible.
My goal is to make mental health care and assessment services accessible while maintaining the time and attention needed to provide thoughtful, individualized care.
What makes your practice different than others?
I emphasize individualized, evidence-based assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Evaluations are tailored to each person’s unique questions, strengths, and concerns, with the goal of providing diagnostic clarity, practical recommendations, and a deeper understanding of how cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental factors interact.
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