WHAT SERVICES DO PSYCHOLOGISTS PROVIDE?
Psychodiagnostic services refer to the types of assessments made by Clinical Psychologists for the purpose of diagnosing a psychological problem. These assessments involve detailed interviewing of the client and, when appropriate, the client’s family and significant others. In addition, the client may be given formal, standardized psychological tests. These services are generally concluded with a complete reporting of findings and recommendations to the client and authorized professionals. Psychotherapeutic services are treatments given by Clinical Psychologists that involve various forms of talking therapy or psychotherapy. Clinical Psychologists typically conduct an assessment before getting started in psychotherapy to help establish the suitability of this treatment. If other kinds of treatment are indicated, the appropriate referrals are made.
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