Dr. Annie Laweryson, PhD, msCP, MS

Psychological Evaluation

For when the picture doesn’t fit neatly into one diagnosis

My evaluations go beyond a single questionnaire or diagnostic test. The goal is to provide clarity and a thoughtful understanding of your cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational functioning.

Evaluations may be helpful when:

Experiencing complex or confusing symptoms that do not fit neatly into one diagnosis
Questioning a previous diagnosis or wondering whether something has been overlooked
Seeking clarification regarding ADHD, Autism, or both
Experiencing longstanding difficulties with attention, executive functioning, sensory processing, social functioning, or emotional regulation
Finding that previous treatment has helped only partially or has not addressed the underlying concerns
Looking for a more comprehensive understanding of your strengths and challenges
Seeking diagnostic clarity to inform treatment, accommodations, or next steps

A particular focus on eating concerns and neurodivergence

Eating concerns rarely exist in a vacuum. For many individuals struggling with eating disorders or longstanding difficulties with food, body image, or eating behavior, there may also be underlying or co-occurring concerns involving ADHD, Autism, anxiety, mood, trauma, sensory processing, or other aspects of neurodivergence.

When these factors are not recognized, treatment can sometimes focus on the eating behavior itself without fully addressing the factors that may be contributing to it.

My training in both psychology and nutrition allows me to consider these connections as part of a broader psychological evaluation. When clinically appropriate, I look beyond the presenting eating concern to understand the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and sensory factors that may be shaping the way someone experiences food and eating.

Evaluation process:

First Meeting

During the first meeting we will talk about your goals for the psychological assessment. I will gather information about your background and symptom history. We will then come up with specific questions you want answered.

Testing

The specific “tests” that you complete are chosen based on the questions you want answered. Each assessment is curated and personalized to meet your needs. The actual testing process will take place over 1-3 meetings.

Results

After you complete the testing, I will analyze your data, write a summary of the results, and curate a personalized list of recommendations. We will meet 1-2 more times to go over the test data, reflect on your experience, and spend time reviewing your recommendations.

Collaborative

I will work with you to curate a personalized experience. This experience has been described as life-changing.

A comprehensive evaluation is ultimately about understanding the whole picture—not just identifying a label.

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Adult ADHD

Adult Autism

IQ Testing

Cognitive and Executive functioning

Personality

Eating Disorders

Memory

Anxiety & Depression

Substance Use Disorder

Bipolar

Trauma related Disorders

Other