Psychological evaluations in Gainesville, FL
Comprehensive trauma responsive and psychosexual evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults.
Jamie is dedicated to providing comprehensive trauma responsive psychological evaluation.
Trauma responsive psychological evaluations (children and adolescents)
A trauma responsive psychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment designed to better understand a child’s emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological functioning. These evaluations consider the impact of trauma, attachment disruptions, abuse, neglect, human trafficking, and other adverse experiences while identifying strengths, challenges, and treatment needs. The evaluation process typically includes clinical interviews, review of records, behavioral observations, and standardized psychological testing. Recommendations are tailored to support the child’s emotional well-being, treatment planning, educational needs, and overall functioning.
Trauma responsive psychological evaluations (adults)
A trauma responsive psychological evaluation provides a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s emotional, psychological, and behavioral functioning through a trauma-informed lens. These evaluations may be helpful for diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, legal matters, disability concerns, or understanding the impact of traumatic experiences on current functioning. The process may include clinical interviews, record review, psychological testing, and assessment of trauma related symptoms, personality functioning, mood, anxiety, coping styles, and resilience factors. Recommendations are individualized to support healing, recovery, and informed decision making.
Psychosexual evaluations (children and adolescents)
Psychosexual evaluations for children and adolescents are specialized assessments designed to better understand sexual behaviors, developmental considerations, risk factors, trauma history, family dynamics, and treatment needs. These evaluations are often requested when there are concerns regarding problematic sexual behaviors, boundary violations, or allegations involving inappropriate sexual conduct. The assessment process includes interviews, review of records, collateral information, and evidence-based assessment measures. The goal is to provide a balanced, developmentally informed understanding of the child’s behavior while identifying risk, protective factors, and recommendations for treatment and supervision.
Psychosexual evaluations (adults)
A psychosexual evaluation is a specialized assessment that examines an individual’s psychosocial, sexual, emotional, and behavioral functioning. These evaluations are frequently conducted in legal, forensic, or treatment settings and address concerns related to sexual behavior, risk assessment, treatment needs, and community safety. The evaluation typically includes an extensive clinical interview, review of relevant records, psychological testing, sexual history assessment, and evaluation of risk and protective factors. The final report provides objective findings and recommendations to support treatment planning, risk management, and informed decision-making by referral sources.
Questions people ask
Who provides evaluations?
Jamie Saunders, LMHC, a nationally board-certified forensic evaluator with more than a decade of experience in complex trauma. Jamie also serves as an expert witness in criminal and family court.
What does an evaluation cost?
Evaluations are quoted individually, based on the type of evaluation and the records involved. Call the front desk at (352) 900-3130 for a quote.
Can an attorney, agency, or court make the referral?
Yes. Evaluations are often requested by referral sources. Call or email the front desk to discuss the referral and what the report needs to address.
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