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- drbarnes@blueprintpsy.com
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Blueprint Psychology provides comprehensive emotional and behavioral evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. These evaluations are designed to better understand emotional regulation, behavior patterns, mood concerns, and social functioning, and to determine what factors may be contributing to challenges across settings.
Each evaluation is individualized and evidence-based, using multiple data sources to ensure accurate, meaningful results. Our goal is not simply to label behaviors or emotions, but to provide clarity, context, and practical recommendations that support effective treatment planning, educational decision-making, and day-to-day functioning.
Emotional and behavioral evaluations are commonly requested to clarify concerns related to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, trauma-related symptoms, social difficulties, and complex presentations where symptoms overlap across diagnoses.
An emotional and behavioral evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to better understand emotional functioning, behavior patterns, mood concerns, and social or behavioral challenges. The goal is to clarify what factors may be contributing to current concerns and to provide clear recommendations for support and next steps.
Emotional and behavioral evaluations may be helpful for children, adolescents, or adults who are experiencing ongoing emotional distress, behavioral challenges, mood changes, difficulty with emotional regulation, or concerns that have not been clearly explained by previous evaluations.
These evaluations are commonly used to assess concerns related to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral challenges, trauma-related symptoms, social difficulties, or complex presentations where symptoms overlap across diagnoses.
Evaluations typically include a thorough clinical interview, standardized assessment measures, behavioral and emotional rating scales, and review of relevant history. The evaluation is tailored to the individual and the specific concerns being assessed.
Yes. Each evaluation includes individualized, actionable recommendations designed to guide treatment planning, school supports, behavioral strategies, or referrals to appropriate services when needed.
In some cases, yes. When appropriate, evaluations may support academic accommodations, behavioral supports, or workplace recommendations based on assessment findings and functional impact.
The length of the evaluation varies depending on age, referral questions, and complexity. Most evaluations are completed over one or more sessions, with specific timing discussed during the intake process.
Yes. All individuals receive a comprehensive written report and participate in a feedback session. During feedback, results and recommendations are explained clearly, and time is provided to ask questions and discuss next steps.
No. Blueprint Psychology does not prescribe medication, and an evaluation does not automatically lead to therapy. The purpose of the evaluation is to provide clarity and guidance, which may include recommendations for therapy, medical consultation, or other supports when appropriate.
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Reports are typically completed within a standard timeframe discussed during intake. If results are needed for time-sensitive situations, this can be discussed in advance.
Parents or caregivers are typically involved in the intake and feedback portions of the evaluation. Testing or interviews with the child are often completed individually, depending on age and needs. Expectations are discussed ahead of time.
If you have questions before or after scheduling, our office is available to provide guidance and support throughout the evaluation process.
