Mental Health Assessments & Evaluations
Comprehensive, clinically informed evaluations to help you understand what’s going on, and what to do next
Sometimes you just need someone to help you make sense of what is going on. You know something is off, but you are not sure what it is, whether it has a name, or what kind of support would actually help.
Juniper Blu Collective offers mental health assessments and evaluations for adults and adolescents across Maryland, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. Our clinicians evaluate for conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders, OCD, mood disorders, and personality disorders. People reach out to us from Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, and across the DC metro area, as well as from communities throughout all three states.
The point of an assessment is not to put a label on you. It’s to give you real clarity about what you’re experiencing so you & your treatment team can figure out what kind of support would actually make a difference.
How to Get Started with an Assessment
Contact Us
Contact Juniper Blu Collective online or call (202) 244-0818. Our team will talk through what you are looking for, explain the assessment process, and help you figure out whether an evaluation at Juniper Blu is the right next step.
Confirm Your Appointment
We will email you a secure link to complete your intake paperwork before your first session. This gives your clinician background information about your history, your current concerns, and what prompted you to seek an evaluation.
Begin Your Evaluation
Your clinician will walk you through the assessment process, explain what to expect, and make sure you feel comfortable before anything begins. Your clinician will go through everything with you and help you understand what the findings mean for your next steps.
Balance Begins Here
What are Psychological Assessments & Evaluations For?
Psychological assessments are like a roadmap for understanding your mental health. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, a comprehensive evaluation can shed light on your challenges and offer the following benefits.
A psychological evaluation involves a comprehensive assessment of your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and overall functioning. By utilizing standardized tests, clinical interviews, and other evaluation tools, we can accurately identify underlying mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. This precise diagnosis is crucial for developing an effective treatment plan.
Through the evaluation process, you will gain deeper insights into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Understanding the underlying factors contributing to your challenges can be empowering. The best part? This level of self-awareness works to promote personal growth and enables you to take control of your mental health.
Evaluations helps to identify the root causes of your symptoms and determine the most appropriate treatment modalities. Whether it’s individual therapy, group therapy, individual art therapy, or a combination of approaches, the evaluation provides a roadmap for developing an effective treatment plan.
It can be difficult to accurately assess your own mental health symptoms. Psychological evaluations provide an objective perspective on the severity and nature of your symptoms. This can help to alleviate doubts or concerns about your mental health and validate your experiences.
An accurate diagnosis can qualify you for specific support services, accommodations, or resources. For example, if you are diagnosed with a learning disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Understanding your mental health condition can also help you connect with support groups or other individuals facing similar challenges.
Understanding your mental health through a thorough evaluation can provide a sense of relief and clarity. By addressing your concerns and developing a treatment plan, you can also reduce anxiety and uncertainty about your future. At the end of the day, a psychological evaluation empowers you to take control of your mental health and work towards a brighter future.
Conditions We Evaluate For
Juniper Blu Collective clinicians assess for a range of mental and behavioral health conditions, including:
Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, phobias, and patterns of chronic worry that interfere with daily life.
Including major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and depressive episodes that have not responded to previous treatment.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adolescents and adults, including presentations that may have been missed earlier in life.
Evaluations for adolescents and adults who may be on the spectrum, approached from a neurodivergence-affirming perspective.
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and patterns of disordered eating. Juniper Blu was founded with eating disorder support at its core, and assessments benefit from that clinical depth.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, including presentations that may overlap with anxiety, eating disorders, or personality patterns.
Including bipolar spectrum concerns and other mood-related patterns that require careful diagnostic clarification.
Including borderline personality disorder (BPD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD).
Evaluating whether trauma is a contributing factor in symptoms that may initially look like anxiety, depression, or emotional dysregulation. Learn more about our trauma therapy services.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure whether we assess for what you are experiencing, reach out and we will let you know.
What Happens After Your Assessment
An assessment is not the end of the process. It is the beginning of a clearer path forward. After your evaluation, your clinician will help you understand what the findings mean and what options make sense.
If ongoing therapy is the right next step, Juniper Blu offers individual psychotherapy, individual art therapy, trauma therapy, eating disorder therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Your assessment clinician can help match you with the right therapist and the right service based on your results.
We Accept Insurance
We accept CareFirst insurance and offer concierge support for out-of-network benefits for assessments and evaluations. Contact us for more details.
Psychological Assessment & Evaluation FAQs
A psychological assessment is a diagnostic process used to evaluate your mental health and functioning and involves a series of tests and interviews to gather information about your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and overall well-being. Therapy, on the other hand, is a treatment process that focuses on addressing specific mental health concerns and developing coping strategies.
The length of a psychological assessment varies depending on individual needs and the specific assessment or evaluation being conducted. Typically, an initial assessment may take a few hours, spread across one or more sessions. We will provide a more accurate estimate of the time commitment based on your specific circumstances.
Insurance coverage for psychological assessments varies depending on your specific plan. It’s essential to contact your insurance provider to determine your coverage and any necessary pre-authorization requirements. Some assessments may be partially or fully covered, while others may not be covered at all.
A mental health assessment is a clinically informed evaluation designed to help you understand what you are experiencing and what kind of support would be most effective. At Juniper Blu Collective, assessments are conducted virtually through a secure video platform for people in Maryland, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. They typically involve a clinical interview, standardized evaluation tools, a review of your history, and a detailed discussion of results and recommendations.
Juniper Blu Collective clinicians assess for anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, eating disorders, OCD, mood disorders, personality disorders (including BPD and OCPD), trauma, PTSD, and related mental health concerns.
No. You do not need a referral from another provider to schedule an assessment at Juniper Blu Collective. You can reach out directly.
Yes. All assessments at Juniper Blu Collective are conducted through telehealth via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. Sessions are available to people in Maryland, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania.
Visit the contact page or call (202) 244-0818. The team will explain the process, answer your questions, and help you get scheduled.
Schedule a Mental Health Assessment in Maryland, DC, or Pennsylvania
If you are looking for clarity about what you are experiencing and want a thorough, clinically informed evaluation, reach out. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and what you need.