Mental Health Assessment
Carnation Psychology offers comprehensive mental health assessments for teens and adults in/around Centennial, CO. Diagnostic evaluations that clarify what's actually going on when anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma-related symptoms, or personality patterns don't fit neatly into one category, or when a prior diagnosis doesn't feel quite right..
A mental health assessment is the right starting point when the picture is layered rather than a single, obvious concern. For example, when anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and autism could all plausibly explain what you're experiencing, or when you've been given a diagnosis in the past that never quite fit. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, this assessment looks at the full clinical picture to reach an accurate diagnosis and a clear, individualized direction for treatment.
What this assessment covers:
Anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns
Trauma and stressor-related presentations
Personality patterns and their impact on functioning
Differential diagnosis when symptoms overlap (e.g., distinguishing anxiety from ADHD, or depression from autistic burnout)
Level of impairment across daily functioning — work, school, and relationships
Clinical interview
IQ testing (optional)
Executive functioning testing (optional)
Adaptive functioning (optional)
Semi-structured diagnostic interviews covering specific symptoms
Self-report test(s) of personality/mental health
Symptom-specific tests (i.e. ADHD symptoms, social functioning, executive functioning, over-excitabilites) with collateral reports
If I have your permission, I’ll review available school, medical, and any mental health records that may help improve the accuracy of the report
If I have your permission, I’ll also talk with other important people as needed (therapists, doctors, close relatives, etc.)
A 1.5hr feedback session to review findings and recommendations
Copy of final report with all findings and recommendations
Process Typically Includes:
Frequently Asked Questions
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A mental health assessment casts a wider diagnostic net when the concern isn't clearly one specific condition. It can also be a helpful first step if it's unclear whether ADHD or autism assessment is even the right next move.
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Clients with overlapping or unclear symptoms, or those who've received a diagnosis in the past that doesn't feel accurate and want a fresh, thorough look.
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Yes, every assessment concludes with a written report and a feedback session to review the findings together.
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Likely yes, with treatment recommendations feeding directly into next steps.
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$4,500. I can provide detailed superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, please reach out to Dr. Saurber for an initial phone call.