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ADULT CLINICAL EVALUATIONS · MARIETTA, GA
Focused assessment.
Clear findings. Practical recommendations
Untangled Mind provides focused clinical evaluations for adults throughout Georgia. Evaluations are designed to answer a specific referral or clinical question using standardized assessment measures, clinical interview, and review of relevant information.
Evaluations may be completed for personal purposes or at the request of an attorney, court, probation officer, employer, or other referring professional.
The process is completed virtually through a secure client portal and telehealth appointment.
Confidential. Compassionate. Results-focused care.
A focused evaluation, not ongoing therapy
A clinical evaluation is a defined, one-time service. The purpose is to independently assess the presenting concern and provide findings and recommendations based upon the information available at the time of the evaluation.
Each evaluation may include:
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Standardized clinical assessment measures
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Review of relevant history and presenting concerns
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Review of referral, legal, or other supporting documentation when applicable
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Individual clinical interview
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Clinical interpretation of assessment findings
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Written evaluation and recommendations
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Completion of a referring party's evaluation form or template when appropriate
The specific assessment measures used are selected according to the purpose of the evaluation.
Currently Available
Adult Anger Management Evaluation
Anger can be expressed in very different ways. An evaluation looks beyond the presence of conflict or a single incident to examine the severity and pattern of anger, emotional reactivity, relevant behavioral patterns, and other factors that may be contributing to the concern.
The Adult Anger Management Evaluation uses a standardized measure of clinical anger along with a clinical interview and review of relevant history and documentation. Additional clinical measures may be administered when appropriate to assess factors such as stress, anxiety, mood, alcohol use, emotional regulation, trauma symptoms, and relevant behavioral patterns.
An evaluation may be appropriate when:
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An attorney, court, probation officer, employer, or other professional has requested an anger evaluation.
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A specific incident has raised concerns about anger or emotional regulation.
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There is a question about whether a broader pattern of anger-related difficulty is present.
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Clinical recommendations regarding treatment or intervention are needed.
Adult Trauma & PTSD Evaluation
Experiencing a traumatic event does not automatically mean that someone has developed Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. A trauma evaluation examines the nature and severity of current trauma-related symptoms, their effect on functioning, and whether the available clinical information supports a trauma-related diagnosis.
The evaluation includes a clinical interview, relevant history, and standardized assessment of trauma-related symptoms. Additional measures may be used when appropriate to assess depression, anxiety, stress, dissociation, emotional regulation, and other factors that may help clarify the clinical picture.
An evaluation may be appropriate when:
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An attorney, victim-services professional, employer, or other professional has requested documentation of current trauma-related symptoms.
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PTSD or another trauma-related condition has been raised as a clinical concern.
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There is a need to distinguish trauma-related symptoms from anxiety, depression, stress, or other conditions.
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Clinical recommendations regarding treatment are needed.
General Adult Mental Health Evaluation
Sometimes the referral question is broader than a single diagnosis or clinical concern. A General Adult Mental Health Evaluation provides a focused assessment of current emotional, behavioral, and psychological functioning to determine whether clinically significant mental-health concerns are present and whether further evaluation or treatment is indicated.
The evaluation begins with a clinical interview and review of relevant history and documentation. Standardized clinical measures are then selected according to the referral question and information obtained during the evaluation. Assessment may examine areas such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma-related symptoms, emotional regulation, personality functioning, dissociation, alcohol use, and other clinically relevant concerns.
An evaluation may be appropriate when:
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An attorney, court, probation officer, employer, or other professional has requested a general mental-health evaluation.
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The referral question is not limited to one specific diagnosis or condition.
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There are questions about whether current symptoms represent a clinically significant mental-health concern.
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Clinical recommendations regarding treatment, additional assessment, or other intervention are needed.
The Evaluation Includes
Standardized Assessment
Validated clinical assessment measures are selected based on the purpose of the evaluation and the referral question. Measures may assess anger severity and expression, emotional and behavioral functioning, stress, mood, anxiety, substance use, trauma-related symptoms, and other clinically relevant factors. Assessment results are interpreted alongside the clinical interview, available records, and other relevant information rather than used as stand-alone findings.
Clinical Interview
Participate in an individual telehealth interview addressing the presenting concern, relevant incident or referral, history of anger and conflict, current stressors, behavioral patterns, treatment history, and other relevant information.
Document Review
When applicable, relevant documents may be reviewed as part of the evaluation. These may include court documents, attorney referrals, police or incident reports, probation requirements, or information supplied by another referring professional.
Written Findings & Recommendations
Assessment results, interview findings, and available documentation are considered together. A written evaluation is then completed documenting the clinical findings and recommendations.
When an attorney, court, probation officer, employer, or other referring party provides a required evaluation form or template, it may be completed when appropriate.
What Can Be Recommended
An anger evaluation does not automatically result in a recommendation for anger management treatment.
Depending upon the findings, recommendations may include:
No anger-specific intervention indicated
Anger management education or programming
Individual counseling
Additional mental health evaluation or treatment
Substance-use evaluation or treatment when indicated
Other clinically appropriate services
Recommendations are based upon the evaluation findings rather than the assumption that a referral, charge, or incident necessarily demonstrates a clinical anger problem.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Schedule & Pay
Clinical evaluations are provided as a flat-fee service. Payment is due when the evaluation is scheduled.
2. Complete Your Portal Materials
You will receive access to the secure client portal to complete required forms and standardized assessment measures.
If the evaluation has been requested by an attorney, court, probation officer, employer, or another party, relevant referral documents should be submitted before the evaluation appointment.
3. Attend Your Virtual Evaluation
Meet individually with Piper Harris, LPC, through secure telehealth for the clinical interview.
4. Evaluation & Documentation
Assessment results, interview findings, and relevant documentation are reviewed and integrated. Your written evaluation and recommendations are then completed and provided electronically.
Virtual Evaluations Throughout Georgia
Clinical evaluations are available to adults located in Georgia at the time of service. Forms, assessments, document submission, and delivery of completed documentation are handled electronically through a secure client portal.
The clinical interview is completed via secure telehealth, eliminating the need to travel to the Untangled Mind office.
Important Information
Untangled Mind provides focused clinical evaluations for adults within the scope of professional counseling practice.
These services are not psychological testing, neuropsychological evaluation, forensic psychological evaluation, competency evaluation, violence-risk assessment, custody evaluation, disability evaluation, or fitness-for-duty evaluation.
An evaluation does not guarantee a particular diagnosis, recommendation, legal outcome, employment outcome, or acceptance by a court, attorney, probation department, employer, or other third party.
If an evaluation has been ordered or requested by another party, clients are responsible for confirming that an evaluation completed by a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor will satisfy the requesting party's requirements.
Request a Clinical Evaluation
Before Scheduling a Consultation
If your evaluation has been requested by an attorney, court, probation officer, employer, or another third party, please confirm the specific type of evaluation being requested before scheduling. Untangled Mind does not determine evaluation requirements on behalf of the referring party.
Please have any written referral instructions, court documentation, required forms, or reporting requirements available for review during your consultation.