Desert Peak Psychology
Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy Services
Individual Therapy
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.
ADHD Assessments
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.
Sports and Mental Performance Evaluations
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.
Cognitive and IQ Testing
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.
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.
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.