Once we've agreed that assessment is a good fit for your needs, we’ll send over some intake paperwork to gather basic details. After that’s returned, we'll schedule a clinical interview. 

This interview is an opportunity to sit down with Hannah, either in office or virtually, to get to know you or your child—understanding concerns, history, and goals—to form a clear picture of who you are and what you need from the assessment process.

The clinical interview ranges from 60–90 minutes depending on the complexity of your history.

Following the interview, Dr. Hagler will carefully curate the next steps of your assessment. Once the plan is set, we’ll schedule your testing session.

Testing sessions typically range from two to six hours, depending upon the complexity, goals, and needs of each individual. If the thought of doing six hours of testing straight sounds daunting, don’t worry, we’ve got you—we schedule in breaks for snacks, lunch, stretching, restroom, fresh air, and just to rest for a bit. For those with low stress thresholds, struggles with behavioral concerns, or issues with fatigue, there is also the option to break testing up into multiple assessment sessions.

Throughout these sessions, we will engage in a variety of activities, one-on-one discussions, and utilize standardized assessment measures to inform our conclusions and provide you with answers. The questions and exercises are designed to explore thought processes, emotions, and perspectives. And of course, you’re always encouraged to ask questions at any point—we want this process to be as open and transparent as possible.

In some cases, we may also ask others who know you well, like a parent, partner, a close family member, your best friend, teacher, or other healthcare providers you want to include in the process to gain additional information. This can give us a more complete understanding of your experiences, but it’s something we’ll discuss with you beforehand to make sure it aligns with your goals. To clarify: we never include anyone in your process without your explicit approval, consent, and proper documentation.

Before we wrap up our testing and assessment session, we’ll make sure to get you scheduled for your clinical feedback session, typically within two weeks time.

In the Clinical Feedback Session, we’ll go over the results of the assessment, answer any additional questions you might have, discuss any applicable diagnosis, go over specific areas of needs and strengths, and provide recommendations for next steps. This may include referrals to therapists or psychiatrists we trust, recommendations for accommodation at work or school, and resources to learn even more about your diagnosis. You’ll also receive a comprehensive written report that details everything from your interview, the assessment measures used, and what the results reveal about your strengths and areas for growth.

Our goal is that you walk away from this experience with more clarity, a better understanding of how to best care for yourself, resources for continued support, and confidence that you can navigate whatever the future holds.

The Clinical Feedback Session is typically 60-90 minutes depending on the complexity of your history, goals, and diagnosis (if applicable).