Psychological Evaluations for College & Graduate Students
Clear Answers. Thoughtful Process. Useful Results.
College and graduate students often seek evaluations when academic demands increase, symptoms shift, or prior supports no longer fit. At Child & Family Associates (CFA), we provide tailored psychological and psychoeducational evaluations designed to clarify what’s going on—and what to do next. We do not offer catch-all testing packages. We offer purpose-driven evaluations grounded in clinical judgment, experience, and respect for the individual.
Our Approach: Thoughtful, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Every evaluation at CFA begins with a careful intake to understand:
- The student’s current concerns and goals
- Academic and developmental history
- Prior diagnoses or evaluations
- The specific questions the evaluation needs to answer
From there, we design an assessment plan that is:
- Targeted (only measures that matter)
- Clinically grounded (not checklist-driven)
- Relevant to college and graduate-level demands
- Ethically sound and defensible
The goal is clarity—not excess.
Areas of Evaluation
We commonly provide evaluations and consultations related to:
- Psychoeducational testing
(ADHD, learning differences, executive functioning) - Social-emotional and psychological evaluations
(anxiety, mood concerns, emotional regulation, diagnostic clarification) - Eating disorder and disordered eating evaluations
- Academic accommodations testing and consultation
Each evaluation is designed to translate findings into real-world recommendations, not just diagnoses.
Reports That Are Clear and Useful
CFA reports are:
- Clearly written and thoughtfully organized
- Understandable to students and parents
- Professionally defensible for academic institutions
- Focused on strengths, challenges, and next steps
We aim for reports that get used, not shelved.
Is CFA a Good Fit?
CFA may be a strong fit if you’re looking for:
- A tailored evaluation—not a testing package
- Clear guidance for academic or treatment decisions
- Ethical documentation for accommodations
- A collaborative, respectful process
If another approach is more appropriate, we will say so—and help guide next steps. Doing the next right thing matters to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide testing for academic accommodations?
Yes. We conduct evaluations that may support academic accommodations when clinically indicated. Our role is to provide clear, ethical, and defensible documentation—aligned with the student’s functional needs and academic demands.
Can you guarantee accommodations?
No. Accommodations are determined by the academic institution, not the evaluator. Our responsibility is to provide an accurate assessment and clear rationale that institutions can meaningfully review.
How is CFA different from testing centers that offer “packages”?
Many testing centers use standardized batteries for every student. At CFA, testing is designed around the individual, the questions being asked, and the decisions the evaluation is meant to inform.
This often results in:
- More precise conclusions
- Clearer recommendations
- Less unnecessary testing
Do you test specifically for ADHD in college students?
Yes. We regularly evaluate ADHD and executive functioning in college and graduate students, with careful attention to differentiating ADHD from anxiety, depression, burnout, and situational stress.
What if my student was evaluated years ago?
Prior evaluations are often helpful—but may no longer reflect current functioning or academic demands. We consider previous testing carefully and determine whether updated assessment is clinically appropriate.
Are parents involved in the evaluation?
For college and graduate students, the student is the primary client. With consent, we may involve parents when their input meaningfully contributes to understanding history or supporting next steps.
Will this evaluation help guide treatment as well?
Yes. Our evaluations are designed not only for documentation, but also to inform therapy, coaching, medication decisions, or academic planning when appropriate.
How long does the process take?
Timelines vary depending on the scope of the evaluation. We discuss expected timeframes clearly during the intake process so there are no surprises.
What if CFA is not the right fit?
We will tell you—and help guide next steps. Ethical care and clarity matter more to us than volume.