I provide psychodiagnostics assessments to assist in the treatment process and enhance patient care. This process involves an in-depth interview to access for intrusive symptoms, severity of psychological distress, and how the client is managing their mental health. Providing these assessments has taught me that some clients are misdiagnosed due to not disclosing important symptoms such as visual, auditory, or olfactory hallucinations. Individuals suffering from chronic and unmanaged illnesses are also likely to be misdiagnosed as the symptoms of these disorders mimi those of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. I also provide clients with short- and long-term treatment recommendations to begin their journey towards improving their mental health. This process involves providing psychoeducation, brief interventions, and treatment recommendations to clients to empower them as they take charge of their mental health.
I also provide assessments for transgender clients seeking gender affirming healthcare. This process also involves a thorough interview to assess and understand their developmental history, extent and severity of gender dysphoria symptoms, and other pertinent symptoms. I will also provide treatment recommendations if clients are also experiencing symptoms of a mental health disorder such as depression and/or anxiety.
