Desert Peak Psychology
About Desert Peak Psychology
Desert Peak Psychology is a specialized psychological assessment and testing practice located in St. George, Utah. The clinic focuses on providing comprehensive, evidence based psychological evaluations designed to give clear answers and practical guidance. Services include ADHD evaluations, autism assessments, psychological testing for diagnostic clarification, presurgical psychological evaluations, and other structured mental health assessments for adults, adolescents, and children. Each evaluation is designed to provide meaningful insight into cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning so that individuals, families, physicians, and other professionals can make informed decisions.
The practice is directed by Dr. Taylor Orr, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive training in psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation. Dr. Orr has specialized experience in administering and interpreting standardized psychological tests and integrating clinical interview data, behavioral observations, and validated assessment tools into clear, detailed reports. These evaluations are designed to go beyond surface level impressions and provide an accurate understanding of what is driving a person’s difficulties.
Psychological testing can be helpful when individuals are struggling with attention, learning difficulties, emotional concerns, behavioral problems, or complex mental health symptoms that require deeper evaluation. Many clients seek testing to clarify diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related conditions, or autism spectrum disorder. In other situations, physicians or surgeons may request a formal psychological evaluation before certain medical procedures. Desert Peak Psychology provides pre-surgical psychological evaluations for procedures such as spinal cord stimulators, bariatric surgery, and other medical treatments where psychological readiness and mental health stability are important considerations.
The evaluation process typically includes a structured clinical interview, standardized psychological testing, careful scoring and interpretation of assessment measures, and a comprehensive written report. The goal is to provide results that are both clinically accurate and practical for real world use. Clients receive clear feedback about findings, diagnoses when appropriate, and recommendations for treatment, support services, or next steps.
Desert Peak Psychology serves individuals and families throughout Southern Utah, including St. George, Washington, Cedar City, Hurricane, Santa Clara, and surrounding communities. The practice is committed to providing high quality psychological assessment services in a professional, focused, and supportive environment. By combining careful evaluation with evidence based methods, Desert Peak Psychology helps clients move beyond uncertainty and gain a clearer understanding of their mental health, cognitive functioning, and personal strengths.
Our Specialized Services
Individual Therapy
ADHD Assessments
Sports and Mental Performance Evaluations
Individual therapy provides practical, evidence based mental health treatment for adults and teens experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Therapy is structured and goal oriented, using proven approaches from clinical psychology to help clients understand the patterns of thinking, emotion, and behavior that maintain psychological distress. Treatment focuses on building effective coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and creating meaningful, real world change. Sessions are collaborative, focused, and tailored to each client’s individual goals and needs.
Cognitive and IQ Assessments
Cognitive and IQ testing provides a comprehensive evaluation of intellectual functioning, problem solving, memory, processing speed, and other core thinking and learning abilities. These psychological assessments are commonly used to better understand cognitive strengths and weaknesses, answer specific referral questions, and support educational planning, academic accommodations, and clinical decision making. Testing uses well established, evidence based intelligence measures and results are summarized in a clear, detailed report with practical recommendations for school, work, or personal development.
ADHD assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of attention, executive functioning, and related cognitive and behavioral concerns in children, teens, and adults. These evaluations use reliable, evidence based psychological testing and clinical interviews to determine whether Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or related conditions may be present. The goal is to provide clear diagnostic answers and practical recommendations that can guide treatment planning, academic accommodations, and workplace support. Results are presented in a detailed, easy to understand report that can be shared with physicians, schools, and other professionals when needed.
Autism Assessments
Autism testing provides a comprehensive evaluation for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children, teens, and adults. The assessment examines social communication, behavior patterns, sensory differences, and developmental history using clinical interviews, standardized autism assessments, and structured observation. These evaluations are designed to provide an accurate diagnosis, clarify strengths and challenges, and guide treatment planning, educational services, and workplace or school accommodations. Results are summarized in a detailed, easy to understand report with practical recommendations for next steps.
Sports and performance evaluations assess the psychological factors that influence athletic performance, competitive mindset, and mental skills in sports. These comprehensive sport psychology assessments integrate information from athlete, parent, and coach interviews, along with standardized psychological measures. Areas commonly evaluated include motivation, confidence, focus, response to mistakes, emotional regulation, resilience, and overall mental approach to competition. Results identify strengths and areas for development and are presented in a clear, practical format to guide targeted mental skills training and performance improvement.
Pre-Surgical Assessments
Pre-surgical psychological evaluations assess psychological readiness and potential risk factors prior to medical procedures such as bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator (SCS) implantation, and other surgical interventions. These evaluations include clinical interviews, review of relevant history, and standardized psychological screening measures to identify factors that may affect surgical outcomes. The goal is to provide clear, clinically useful information that supports medical decision making, treatment planning, and coordination of care with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare providers.