What is a psychology consultation?

A psychology consultation is one of the services available at the office of Debra N Brosius, Psy.D., LLC. Dr. Brosius is an experienced clinical psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological, psychological, and educational assessments.

The practice takes an integrative approach to care, offering comprehensive testing, evaluations, medication, and therapy to treat a wide range of mental, emotional, and neurodevelopmental conditions. 

Who benefits from a psychology consultation?

Dr. Brosius offers psychology consultations to parents, educators, and mental health professionals seeking clarification of a previous assessment.

Dr. Brosius provides expert testing and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and learning disabilities, all common neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children.

Parents and educators may request a psychology consultation if they have concerns about a child’s previous assessment and treatment recommendations. These concerns may include a possible misdiagnosis or undiagnosed neurodevelopmental condition or learning disability.

Dr. Brosius also offers psychology consultations for other mental health professionals searching for insights, clarifications, or recommendations from a previous assessment. 

Individuals may also request a psychology consultation if they have concerns about their own mental health assessment and treatment recommendations from other clinicians. 

What happens during a psychology consultation?

During a psychology consultation, Dr. Brosius closely reviews the prior assessment. She talks to you about the assessment, explains what the results mean, and answers any questions.

Based on your concerns and needs, Dr. Brosius may suggest additional testing or assessments to confirm or rule out the findings from the original assessment. 

What happens after a psychology consultation?

What happens after a psychology consultation with Dr. Brosius varies depending on the person and the initial consultation request. Educators and mental health professionals may use the evaluation and recommendations provided by Dr. Brosius to adjust their treatment.

Parents or individuals may ask Dr. Brosius to perform a follow-up assessment, which can include additional measures depending on the referral question.

To schedule a psychology consultation at the office of Debra N Brosius, Psy.D., LLC, call or book online today.