{"id":1013,"date":"2019-10-05T19:06:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-05T19:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/?page_id=1013"},"modified":"2025-01-14T19:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T19:11:35","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychological-evaluations\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9fi12d-adae92b509a2affe38aae7694d346de4\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9fi12d-adae92b509a2affe38aae7694d346de4{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9fi12d-adae92b509a2affe38aae7694d346de4 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9fi12d-adae92b509a2affe38aae7694d346de4 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:31px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading 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itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychological-evaluations\/\" class='avia_image '  aria-label='book'><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay\"><div class=\"av-caption-image-overlay-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-position\"><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-center\"><p>Back to Psychological Evaluations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img alt=\"\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1869 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1869 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-300x188.jpg\" alt='' title='book'  height=\"188\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-300x188.jpg 300w, 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#000000;\">What is a psychological evaluation?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A psychological evaluation is the collection and integration of information on an individual\u2019s functioning, to inform treatment planning. It includes evidence-based assessment measures (interviews, questionnaires, and tests) that are carefully chosen to answer your specific questions and concerns.\u00a0 It is a therapeutic intervention in that it provides in-depth data that helps you and your treatment team, because you deserve the most efficient, effective, and compassionate care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During a psychological evaluation, you will meet with Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, to discuss areas of your life that are puzzling or troubling to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Emily will ask you questions about you and your concerns and ask you to complete tasks and questionnaires designed to help you, and help your treatment providers provide you with the best care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A psychological evaluation allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment, which saves on overall costs for mental health services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-1s9c3p-835330641473e2eb64b2d6cd15839cac'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-2-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What Ages do you work with?<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-2-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in Clinical Psychology and comprehensive psychological evaluations and counseling for teenagers and adults (individuals age 16 and older).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-g2vctx-f887a74c5642f7c2179cb48ebd99555e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-3-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-3' aria-controls='tab-id-3-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How will an Evaluation Help my Counselor?<\/div><div id='tab-id-3-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-3-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How will an Evaluation Help my Counselor?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Completing a psychological evaluation accelerates your therapy progress. <\/strong>Psychological evaluations help you hit the ground running by identifying treatment goals, and focusing in on the most pressing issues with a more in-depth understanding of the specific symptoms and struggles you are experiencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each evaluation report contains thorough data and summaries of all the tests, diagnosis(es), and specific and practical treatment recommendations and resources.\u00a0 An evaluation provides clarity on any relevant diagnosis(es) such as <strong><u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a>,<\/u><\/strong> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>ADHD<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\"><u>PTSD<\/u><\/a>, or other diagnosis(es),<\/strong> and offers detailed and thorough treatment recommendations, including <strong><u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition, psychological evaluations help you become more aware of one of your most powerful inner resources-your strengths.\u00a0 Every person has\u00a0a purpose.\u00a0 Every person has a message.\u00a0 Every person has a unique set of strengths.\u00a0 <strong>It is my life&#8217;s passion to help you discover or re-discover who you really are.<\/strong> You are NOT your symptoms, diagnosis, or struggle.\u00a0 Your strengths are an untapped resource and major clue into who you are.\u00a0 It is my pleasure and honor to help empower you to discover these strengths, which will help you in current and future struggles.\u00a0 Psychological Evaluations help you and your counselor build on your strengths.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition, many people find that the process of participating in a psychological evaluation fosters increased insight, as the questions you are asked naturally lead to self-reflection and raise awareness of patterns in thinking and relationships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-dzh0s5-2afb863be8c9bbfd5cb0cfab9660ca26'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-4-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-4' aria-controls='tab-id-4-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What Types of Evaluations do you do? <\/div><div id='tab-id-4-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-4-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. has specialized experience since 2009 in psychological evaluations including:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/autism-spectrum-and-aspergers\/\"><strong>Autism<\/strong><\/a><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> Spectrum Disorder in Teenagers and Adults<\/strong><\/a><\/span>(\u201cAsperger\u2019s\u201d), using standardized semi-structured interviews for Autism such as the ADOS-2 and MIGDAS-2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, using objective measures of sustained attention and effort<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Learning Disorders in Reading, Writing, and Math<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">College<\/span><u> Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/strong><\/a> and other effects of trauma<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diagnostic Clarity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strengths-Based Treatment Recommendations\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Anxiety, Mood, and Thought Disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Behavioral Concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Personality\/Interpersonal Patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Intellectual Ability\/IQ Testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Independent Living Skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guardianship<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bariatric Pre-Surgical Evaluations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pain Stimulator Pre-Surgical Evaluations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transplant Pre-Surgical Evaluations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/pet-tharapy-corner\/emotional-support-animal-letters\/\"><strong>Emotional Support Animal Letters<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-cgt00l-1dee239abefa0f976a5957066b2ca085'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-5-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-5' aria-controls='tab-id-5-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How will an Evaluation Help Me?<\/div><div id='tab-id-5-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-5-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How will an Evaluation Help Me?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Are you a teen or adult who wonders about the <strong>possibility of <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/u><\/a>, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>ADHD<\/u><\/a>, <u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\">PTSD<\/a>,<\/u> or another diagnosis(es)?<\/strong>\u00a0 I do comprehensive psychological evaluations with the best evidence-based measures in order to differentiate diagnosis, so that you can be confident in your results and treatment recommendations, including <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>College Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While <strong>clarifying diagnosis and making treatment recommendations<\/strong> is certainly a large part of what I do, I also try to help you discover and restore your true identity.\u00a0 I focus on \u201cwhat\u2019s right\u201d with you, and help <strong>uncover strengths<\/strong> that you may not have realized were strengths, or that may have been dormant and hidden for a long time.\u00a0 People who meet with me find that I make this process both comfortable and rewarding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Learn what is right; fix what is left<\/strong> When I ask people what their goals are, I often hear, &#8220;I want to know what&#8217;s wrong with me.&#8221;\u00a0 While <strong>I will help you learn more about your struggles and how to fix them, I also emphasize learning what is &#8220;right&#8221;<\/strong> with you.\u00a0 I help you <strong>discover your strengths in the midst of the struggle.<\/strong> I take my time to really get to know you and understand how you see yourself, and the use of standardized assessment tools ensures that you are getting the most accurate information about you and the diagnosis(es) or struggles you have.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do you want to know more about your personality or why you do what you do? Maybe there is something that you have been struggling with for a long time, and you feel \u201cstuck\u201d and hopeless about making progress.\u00a0 <strong>I have a lot of experience helping people get \u201cunstuck\u201d from a variety of complex problems<\/strong>, with my psychological evaluation process.\u00a0 \u00a0In this process, I take my time with you to really get to know you and hear you talk about yourself.\u00a0 I believe that people know themselves better than they are often given credit for, and each and every individual deserves to be really listened to and heard.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>With our evidence-based and collaborative psychological evaluations, you learn a lot about yourself<\/strong> and you walk away with a tangible product that you can review every time you need a bit of hope or encouragement-when you complete an evaluation with me, <strong><em>I provide you with a comprehensive and strengths-focused written report with detailed and practical recommendations for treatment and services.<\/em><\/strong> I also discuss all the results with you and answer your questions in a detailed feedback session.\u00a0 <strong>Evaluation is an intervention that creates an opportunity for a detailed dialogue and objective understanding of your concerns and treatment goals.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-au7inp-1ca648b11cf0ef64b991434d3960c7ad'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-6-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-6' aria-controls='tab-id-6-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How will an Evaluation Help my Teenager?<\/div><div id='tab-id-6-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-6-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How will an Evaluation Help my Teenager?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An evaluation can help us better understand the reasons why your teen may be having problems with mood, learning, and\/or behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An evaluation provides clarity on any relevant diagnosis(es) such as <strong><u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a>,<\/u><\/strong> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>ADHD<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\"><u>PTSD<\/u><\/a>, or other diagnosis(es),<\/strong> and offers detailed and thorough treatment recommendations, including <strong><u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders<\/a>.<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An evaluation can also serve as a bridge between your teenager and the school and\/or community support services that they may need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A thorough evaluation of cognitive and social-emotional domains helps you understand your teenager better and make more informed decisions about their future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An evaluation provides a comprehensive, holistic understanding of your teenager\u2019s strengths and challenges or areas of needed growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">An evaluation is an investment in your teen\u2019s future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-8i2jg5-160449b5ee9458570a5b6759196a65d0'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-7-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-7' aria-controls='tab-id-7-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What is the Process like?<\/div><div id='tab-id-7-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-7-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is the Process like?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A psychological evaluation with Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. takes place in three sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the <strong>first session<\/strong>, you will meet with Dr. Emily for <strong>about an hour<\/strong> so that she can learn more about you and your history, understand what problems or concerns you are currently experiencing, and learn about your goals for the evaluation.\u00a0 You are encouraged to reflect on areas of your life that are puzzling or troubling to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the <strong>second session<\/strong>, you will meet with Dr. Emily again for anywhere <strong>from 3-4 hours<\/strong> to answer some more specific questions tailored to your individual needs.\u00a0 You will likely complete some standardized, evidence-based questionnaires, which will help you learn more about your personality, any possible diagnosis, and specific recommendations to help you, your counselor, and your other treatment providers.\u00a0 Depending on your goals, you might also be asked to participate in some tasks that help us learn more about your strengths as well as areas where you might need help.\u00a0 You are not expected to answer everything correctly or to excel at everything, there is no way to &#8220;fail&#8221; a psych eval, and so you are simply asked to do the best you can.\u00a0 Every effort is made to ensure your comfort throughout the evaluation (e.g. snack breaks and opportunities to ask questions, etc.), and most people find that the time goes by surprisingly fast.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After Dr. Emily reviews all the data, a comprehensive report is written and provided to you in the <strong>third session<\/strong>, a feedback session (<strong>about an hour<\/strong>) in which you have the opportunity to review all the results and recommendations and ask questions about the report, which is yours to keep.\u00a0 Dr. Emily emphasizes a collaborative, humanistic approach to evaluation that highlights your strengths and promotes resilience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-7kwwrp-57b51691709f93a8b0bb4319144b1368'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-8-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-8' aria-controls='tab-id-8-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How Long will it take?<\/div><div id='tab-id-8-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-8-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How Long will it take?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">During <strong>the testing (second) session<\/strong>, you will meet with Dr. Emily for <strong>anywhere from 3-4 hours<\/strong> to answer specific questions tailored to your individual needs.\u00a0 Knowledge is power, and psychological evaluations help us gain knowledge about the whole person to a depth that can&#8217;t be achieved in a one-hour counseling session.\u00a0 The standardized, evidence-based assessment measures (questionnaires and tasks) are some of the most objective and scientific tools that we have in the mental health field.\u00a0 These measures provide you with valuable information about yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Your health is important, and deciding on the type of counseling or medications or other treatment is a big decision.\u00a0 It is wise to gather as much data and information as possible before making any major decision. Psychological Evaluations help you gather data to make the most informed decisions about your mental health treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Remember, the time goes by quickly, most people find the process interesting and comfortable, and I sure do let you take breaks!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After I have compiled all the data, I will discuss all the results and recommendations with you, and <strong>give you a copy of your detailed evaluation report.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-619yad-bf798ab20aefc45b8eca5e870c346d92'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-9-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-9' aria-controls='tab-id-9-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What do you think about Personality Disorders?<\/div><div id='tab-id-9-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-9-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do you think about Personality Disorders?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is not uncommon for individuals with a trauma history to develop ways of relating to themselves and other people that reflect wounds. \u00a0Trauma can wound us in many ways; for example, in one evidence-based treatment for trauma, <u>Cognitive Processing Therapy<\/u>, we address how trauma has affected the ability to trust, feel safe, have a sense of power or control, be intimate or close with others, and hold people (including ourselves) in high esteem or regard.\u00a0 Rather than judging interpersonal patterns as a \u201cdisordered personality,\u201d I prefer to think of these patterns as a complex reaction to trauma.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In general, diagnostic labels are useful when they are used correctly; that is, to communicate a lot of information in a succinct manner that facilitates treatment. Beyond that, they are just a term that should not ever be used in a manner that judges, causes shame, or encourages stigma.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interested readers might also take note that Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., the psychologist who developed the treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/blog\/marsha-linehan-acknowledges-her-own-struggle-with-borderline-personality-disorder\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">acknowledged that she herself has had this diagnosis.<\/span> \u00a0<\/a>This should give all those who have received such a label hope that no diagnosis, no matter how stigmatizing its label appears to be, need prevent you or limit you in any way from living into your full potential.\u00a0 After all, Dr. Linehan is a very successful psychologist and professor who has helped a great deal of people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-4hhf6t-0fa027c28258d131f5b46c3ab79f421d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-10-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-10' aria-controls='tab-id-10-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Do you take Insurance?<\/div><div id='tab-id-10-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-10-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do you take insurance?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check with your individual provider <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\">here<\/a>, as we are an association of independent providers, some who may be in network with insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In order to provide you with the highest quality care, Dr. Emily is NOT in network with insurance. You may be able to submit to insurance for reimbursement under your out of network coverage. Upon request, Dr. Emily will provide a super bill showing the services invoiced. Dr. Emily does\u00a0not bill insurance directly, nor do we communicate with insurance on your behalf. You might find assistance with resources such as the Missouri insurance commissioner or <a href=\"https:\/\/reimbursify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.reimbursify.com<\/a>. Please verify with your insurance any out of network coverage you may have if you plan to submit to insurance. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Since Dr. Emily does not directly bill health insurance plans, payment for services is required in order to reserve an appointment. Please note that <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p502#en_US_2018_publink1000179011\"><em><u>your psychological services<\/u><\/em><\/a><em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p502#en_US_2018_publink1000179011\"><u> are tax deductible when paying out-of-pocket.<\/u><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insurance companies often work better with you directly, as they want to keep your business, than they do with us healthcare providers.\u00a0 Your insurance company is invested in keeping you happy, and therefore is likely to reimburse you in a shorter amount of time compared to provider reimbursement schedules.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here is information for you to ask your insurance company for reimbursement: When asking your insurance carrier about the possibility of getting reimbursed for your psychological services, ask about these specific \u201cCPT codes\u201d that are used for psychological services: 90791 (initial interview), 96136 (1st 30 minutes of testing\/scoring), 96137 (each additional 30 min. testing\/scoring)96130 (first hour interpretation\/report-writing), 96131 (each additional hour interpretation\/report-writing), 90837 (feedback\/therapy session), and 90853 for group therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am not contracted with insurance companies because, particularly when it comes to psychological evaluations, I believe that treatment works best when you and I make the decisions about your care in a way that does not include unnecessary restrictions from a third-party insurance company. This is because when providers contract with insurance companies, insurance companies often delay the start of treatment, limit the amount or type of treatment that can be provided, require certain mental health diagnoses (and reject to reimburse certain diagnoses), and require the release of your private information.\u00a0 The insurance company decides what is \u201cmedically necessary,\u201d what tests I can and cannot use, how much time I spend with you, and how much time I spend compiling your evaluation report.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the interest of providing you with the most efficient and highest quality care, I am not on insurance panels. This means that you get scheduled with me very quickly, due to the treatment delays and hassles caused by health insurance companies.\u00a0 The unreasonably low reimbursement rates that providers who contract with insurance companies are forced to accept means seeing more clients within a shorter amount of time, thus providing less quality care.\u00a0 At Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC, we believe in efficient and quality care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-31ys7p-5c1add27ff5915b214b35a26c69b24df'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-11-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-11' aria-controls='tab-id-11-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What are your Payment Policies and Fees?<\/div><div id='tab-id-11-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-11-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are your payment policies and fees?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read more about our individual providers&#8217; policies and fees <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>For Dr. Emily:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Psychological Evaluations:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Initial interview (1<sup>st<\/sup> session) $250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Testing (2<sup>nd<\/sup>session) $2000 <em>(most testing is 3-4 hours, and an additional 10-12 hours is spent scoring\/interpreting tests, compiling collateral information, reviewing any available records, gathering treatment recommendations\/resources, and writing the report. You are not being charged for the cost of the testing materials, which are significant-<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily covers the cost of the tests<\/span>.)\u00a0 <\/em>Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson personally administers, scores, and interprets all tests. NO psychometrists are utilized.\u00a0 Learning Disorder testing sessions <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(that is, if a request is made to look at a specific learning disorder in reading, writing, and\/or math) <\/span> are $2500 as they require additional testing and report-writing time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Feedback (3<sup>rd<\/sup>session) $250<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>When you consider the amount of time that Dr. Emily spends on your comprehensive evaluation, not to mention the cost of the tests that she covers, you are paying less than her counseling rate of $150\/hour! <\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bariatric, pain, or transplant Evaluations take place in one session $600<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Emily&#8217;s Individual counseling sessions $150<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Group counseling sessions $40<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-46v8a8l-7e9ddc537e7a330891808f67746c44da-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_tab_container  el_before_av_heading '><a href='https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Referral-for-Psychological-Evaluation.pdf'  class='avia-button av-46v8a8l-7e9ddc537e7a330891808f67746c44da av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center avia-color-blue'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"REQUEST A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION WITH DR. 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EMILY-CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE REFERRAL FORM<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ir6c5-2a5bea211b745d6679aa7a2fc663fc18\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-ir6c5-2a5bea211b745d6679aa7a2fc663fc18{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-ir6c5-2a5bea211b745d6679aa7a2fc663fc18 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-ir6c5-2a5bea211b745d6679aa7a2fc663fc18 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-ir6c5-2a5bea211b745d6679aa7a2fc663fc18 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_image '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >COUNSELING:RELEASE YOUR BURDENS<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-44ev4mt-106b8e1dd9a3fe6745690956a738d398\">\n.avia-image-container.av-44ev4mt-106b8e1dd9a3fe6745690956a738d398 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-44ev4mt-106b8e1dd9a3fe6745690956a738d398 .av-caption-image-overlay-bg{\nopacity:0.4;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-44ev4mt-106b8e1dd9a3fe6745690956a738d398 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-44ev4mt-106b8e1dd9a3fe6745690956a738d398 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_tab_container  noHover av-overlay-on-hover'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/healing-center\/\" class='avia_image '  aria-label='heart coffee'><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay\"><div class=\"av-caption-image-overlay-bg\"><\/div><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-position\"><div class=\"av-image-caption-overlay-center\"><p>Back to Counseling<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><img alt=\"\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1874 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1874 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/heart-coffee-300x200.jpg\" alt='' title='heart coffee'  height=\"200\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/heart-coffee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/heart-coffee-450x299.jpg 450w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/heart-coffee.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='tabcontainer av-42r3f7p-134682049424d7cebf686cf7cc889c08 top_tab  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_heading '>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-405p5jp-2a1c6aef126ecf6e35fc2991c1712891'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-12-tab' class='tab active_tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-12' aria-controls='tab-id-12-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What if I am in crisis?<\/div><div id='tab-id-12-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-12-tab' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If this is an emergency, please contact 911 or your local emergency room.\u00a0 If you are in crisis, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"callto:1-800-273-8255\">1-800-273-8255<\/a>, or NAMI at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"callto:1-800-950-6264\">1-800-950-6264<\/a>. You are not alone, and help is available for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-4orrmt-61c47b515645273027f9b4c55190dfe3'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-13-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-13' aria-controls='tab-id-13-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How do I start?<\/div><div id='tab-id-13-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-13-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For Dr. Emily, please e-mail emily@columbiapsychology.com or call 573-818-7010. Check out each individual provider&#8217;s page<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\">here<\/a> <\/span>for information on how to schedule with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-ckeo85-7066a2e77df0840f98237aee92ad2799'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-14-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-14' aria-controls='tab-id-14-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How is therapy different from talking with my friends?<\/div><div id='tab-id-14-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-14-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How is therapy different from talking with my friends?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are looking for an objective perspective outside of your circle of friends and family, talking with a therapist is recommended.\u00a0 A therapist is also required to keep things confidential, so you can rest assured that what you share will be kept completely private, and no one except your therapist has to know about it (with the exception of immediate concerns about safety, which are discussed up front).\u00a0 At Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC, your therapist has also completed training in evidence-based treatments that work, which means that your healing journey is expedited.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-9twah1-a5fb3a008441e6ff4b37010fc4b110bc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-15-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-15' aria-controls='tab-id-15-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What are the different approaches offered at Columbia Psychology Healing Center, LLC?<\/div><div id='tab-id-15-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-15-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are the different approaches offered at Columbia Psychology Healing Center, LLC?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are many different therapy approaches offered at Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC.\u00a0 You are encouraged to read more about what each individual provider offers <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 When possible, Dr. Emily personally prefers to begin counseling with a comprehensive <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/\"><u>psychological evaluation.\u00a0 <\/u><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Emily incorporates strengths-based assessment approaches throughout the counseling process, using data that guides the most efficient and helpful treatment for you. Dr. Emily&#8217;s therapy includes aspects of <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapy-types\/person-centered-therapy\">person-centered therapy, <\/a>\u00a0which means that collaborating with you and encouraging you to discover and build on your inner resources and strengths.\u00a0 Every person has a unique and important purpose, and we are passionate about helping you discover yours.\u00a0 Dr. Emily also uses values-based approaches such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapy-types\/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy\">Acceptance and Commitment Therapy<\/a> <\/span>and other<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.therapistaid.com\/worksheets\/values-clarification.pdf\">values-based techniques<\/a><\/span> including <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/basics\/mindfulness\">mindfulness<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 Your values reflect what is important to you, why you respond the way you do in different situations, and how you make decisions.\u00a0 Dr. Emily enjoys helping you get clear on what your values are, so that you have more knowledge about yourself and more power to make informed decisions that improve the quality of your life and help you achieve your full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Emily has experience counseling trauma survivors since 2009 with <u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\">Cognitive Processing Therapy<\/a>, <\/u>an evidence-based treatment for <u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\">Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/a>.<\/u>\u00a0 You can read more about it <u><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapy-types\/cognitive-processing-therapy\">here<\/a> <\/u>\u00a0or click <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Jqj5zDbkPxY\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> for a brief video explaining CPT. Dr. Emily also trains other mental health providers in this treatment.\u00a0 Several randomized clinical trials and effectiveness studies have provided evidence for CPT significantly reducing symptoms of PTSD and depression among survivors of various trauma including combat, sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-96llkl-a302aa253924a3991f41fb57d0d25877'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-16-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-16' aria-controls='tab-id-16-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How do I choose a therapist?<\/div><div id='tab-id-16-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-16-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How do I choose a therapist?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It is vital that you feel comfortable with your therapist, and that you feel that you can trust him or her.\u00a0 I recommend that if you are not feeling this way after 3 or 4 sessions, you have a conversation with your therapist about other options.\u00a0 Perhaps you can continue working together with a different approach, or perhaps a different therapist is a better fit for you.\u00a0 Therapists are people too, with their own personalities and styles, and it is important that you find one that works for you.\u00a0 Do not hesitate to ask for a different therapist; we understand this and you will not hurt our feelings.\u00a0 We want what is best for you.\u00a0 Also, if you ever find yourself in a situation where the therapist is talking about themselves more than they are listening to you, please know that this is not o.k., and find a qualified therapist who will serve your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-7ao95x-c945aa637563cc0ce5c94588e39e2bcc'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-17-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-17' aria-controls='tab-id-17-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What ages do you work with?<\/div><div id='tab-id-17-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-17-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What ages do you work with?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most ages are served here at Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC.\u00a0 Read more about our individual providers <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in Clinical Psychology and comprehensive psychological evaluations and individual counseling for teenagers and adults (individuals age 16 and older).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-5zoao5-44eb36501494fe707980ad5c21ebe6e9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-18-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-18' aria-controls='tab-id-18-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Do you take insurance?<\/div><div id='tab-id-18-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-18-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do you take insurance?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Check with your individual provider <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\">here<\/a>, as some of our providers may be in network with insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In order to provide you with the highest quality care, Dr. Emily is NOT in network with insurance. You may be able to submit to insurance for reimbursement under your out of network coverage. Upon request, Dr. Emily will provide a super bill showing the services invoiced. Dr. Emily does\u00a0not bill insurance directly, nor do we communicate with insurance on your behalf. You might find assistance with resources such as the Missouri insurance commissioner or <a href=\"https:\/\/reimbursify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.reimbursify.com<\/a>. Please verify with your insurance any out of network coverage you may have if you plan to submit to insurance. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Since Dr. Emily does not directly bill health insurance plans, payment for services is required in order to reserve an appointment. Please note that <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p502#en_US_2018_publink1000179011\"><em><u>your psychological services<\/u><\/em><\/a><em><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/publications\/p502#en_US_2018_publink1000179011\"><u> are tax deductible when paying out-of-pocket.<\/u><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insurance companies often work better with you directly, as they want to keep your business, than they do with us healthcare providers.\u00a0 Your insurance company is invested in keeping you happy, and therefore is likely to reimburse you in a shorter amount of time compared to provider reimbursement schedules.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Here is information for you to ask your insurance company for reimbursement: When asking your insurance carrier about the possibility of getting reimbursed for your psychological services, ask about these specific \u201cCPT codes\u201d that are used for psychological services: 90791 (initial interview), 96136 (1st 30 minutes of testing\/scoring), 96137 (each additional 30 min. testing\/scoring)96130 (first hour interpretation\/report-writing), 96131 (each additional hour interpretation\/report-writing), 90837 (feedback\/therapy session), and 90853 for group therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">I am not contracted with insurance companies because, particularly when it comes to psychological evaluations, I believe that treatment works best when you and I make the decisions about your care in a way that does not include unnecessary restrictions from a third-party insurance company. This is because when providers contract with insurance companies, insurance companies often delay the start of treatment, limit the amount or type of treatment that can be provided, require certain mental health diagnoses (and reject to reimburse certain diagnoses), and require the release of your private information.\u00a0 The insurance company decides what is \u201cmedically necessary,\u201d what tests I can and cannot use, how much time I spend with you, and how much time I spend compiling your evaluation report.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the interest of providing you with the most efficient and highest quality care, I am not on insurance panels. This means that you get scheduled with me very quickly, due to the treatment delays and hassles caused by health insurance companies.\u00a0 The unreasonably low reimbursement rates that providers who contract with insurance companies are forced to accept means seeing more clients within a shorter amount of time, thus providing less quality care.\u00a0 At Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC, we believe in efficient and quality care.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-9c0011-b88c3c7ed9b5dfda70a0d61684897c1c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-19-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-19' aria-controls='tab-id-19-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What are your payment policies and fees?<\/div><div id='tab-id-19-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-19-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are your payment policies and fees?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read more about our individual providers&#8217; policies and fees <a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\">here.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For Dr. Emily:<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychological Evaluations:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Initial interview (1<sup>st<\/sup> session) $250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Testing (2<sup>nd<\/sup>session) $2000 <em>(most testing is 3-4 hours, and an additional 10-12 hours is spent scoring\/interpreting tests, compiling collateral information, reviewing any available records, gathering treatment recommendations\/resources, and writing the report. You are not being charged for the cost of the testing materials, which are significant-<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Emily covers the cost of the tests<\/span>.)\u00a0 <\/em>Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson personally administers, scores, and interprets all tests. NO psychometrists are utilized.\u00a0 Learning Disorder testing sessions (that is, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if a request is made to look at a specific learning disorder in reading, writing, and\/or math) <\/span>are $2500 as they require additional testing and report-writing time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Feedback (3<sup>rd<\/sup>session) $250<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>When you consider the amount of time that Dr. Emily spends on your comprehensive evaluation, not to mention the cost of the tests that she covers, you are paying less than her counseling rate of $150\/hour!<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bariatric, pain, or transplant Evaluations take place in one session $600<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Individual counseling sessions $150<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Group counseling sessions $40<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<style 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invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If this is an emergency, please contact 911 or your local emergency room.\u00a0 If you are in crisis, please call the national suicide prevention lifeline at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"callto:1-800-273-8255\">1-800-273-8255<\/a>, or NAMI at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"callto:1-800-950-6264\">1-800-950-6264<\/a>. You are not alone, and help is available for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-8mx0b9-860c117992b7283f79370a7639881c4d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-21-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-21' aria-controls='tab-id-21-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >How do I start?<\/div><div id='tab-id-21-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-21-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Please email laird@columbiahealing.com or call 573-818-7010.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Chaplain Laird is an Ordained Reverend with the training and title of Chaplain who provides Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life Coaching.\u00a0 He is NOT a &#8220;Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC,&#8221; and his services are not covered by insurance. \u00a0If licensed professional counseling services are needed, please see our other providers at<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Psychology Healing Center\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-7cprrp-e60ae582bb01a96e4ee6502c7cb012a8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-22-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-22' aria-controls='tab-id-22-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What is a Chaplain?<\/div><div id='tab-id-22-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-22-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is a Chaplain?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Theologically &amp; Professionally Trained<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Denominationally Endorsed &amp; Ordained<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pastoral\/Spiritual Care Provider<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Educated with 72-90 hr. Masters of Divinity Degree<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Clinically Board Certified with 4 Units\/1 year Post Graduate CPE<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Highly Skilled &amp; Broadly Trained for Specific Settings-<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Military,\u00a0 Hospitals, Hospice &amp; Caregiving Facilities<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Large Companies, Organizations, Civil Service Fire and Police<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Departments with employees\/clients of diverse spiritual beliefs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Chaplain Laird is an Ordained Reverend with the training and title of Chaplain who provides Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life Coaching.\u00a0 He is NOT a &#8220;Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC,&#8221; and his services are not covered by insurance. \u00a0If licensed professional counseling services are needed, please see our other providers at<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Psychology Healing Center\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-kgwk5-a4c8b62efb6226f7a2e91b4ba8c7dc51'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-23-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-23' aria-controls='tab-id-23-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What do Chaplains Do?<\/div><div id='tab-id-23-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-23-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What do Chaplains Do?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Help people of All Faiths, Beliefs, &amp; Philosophies in times of Distress.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Minister Ecumenically from Faith Tradition OR Provide Supportive Spiritual Care by connecting clients to their Faith Community, Religious Practices and Leaders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Pastoral Care for Grief, Moral Injury or Distress to the Soul.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Pastoral Care\/Spiritual Life Coaching with a Biblical, Ethical &amp; Moral World View.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide Client Centered Care Respecting &amp; Honoring Client\u2019s Faith and Beliefs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Educate, Encourage &amp; Life Coach.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Do NOT Proselytize, Cause Harm, or Disrespect Beliefs, Faith or Practices of others.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote Spiritual Fitness, Wellbeing, Resiliency, and Self-care.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Chaplain Laird is an Ordained Reverend with the training and title of Chaplain who provides Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life Coaching.\u00a0 He is NOT a &#8220;Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC,&#8221; and his services are not covered by insurance. \u00a0If licensed professional counseling services are needed, please see our other providers at<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Psychology Healing Center\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-4w96ph-4b8f7c08aa2d73b525fcb9d6928330a4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-24-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-24' aria-controls='tab-id-24-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What ages do you work with?<\/div><div id='tab-id-24-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-24-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What ages do you work with?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chaplain Laird offers spiritual life coaching services for 6th graders and older (individuals age 12 and older).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Chaplain Laird is an Ordained Reverend with the training and title of Chaplain who provides Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life Coaching.\u00a0 He is NOT a &#8220;Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC,&#8221; and his services are not covered by insurance. \u00a0If licensed professional counseling services are needed, please see our other providers at<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Psychology Healing Center\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-26g3g5-cab8f646a98e2ce71dae125db422f3b8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-25-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-25' aria-controls='tab-id-25-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What are your payment policies and fees?<\/div><div id='tab-id-25-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-25-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What are your payment policies and fees?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Chaplain (MAJOR) \u201cCHAP\u201d Laird Thompson, U.S. Army Retired 1991-2017<\/em> is an Ordained Chaplain who has served in the Army, Hospital, Hospice, and Healthcare Settings. He has 28 years of ministry and leadership experience in the U.S. Army, Civilian Ministries, and Healthcare Organizations. He has his Masters of Divinity, and he offers individual spiritual life coaching sessions for $70\/hour.\u00a0 Discounted rates are available for first responders, veterans, and students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Chaplain Laird is an Ordained Reverend with the training and title of Chaplain who provides Pastoral Care and Spiritual Life Coaching.\u00a0 He is NOT a &#8220;Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC,&#8221; and his services are not covered by insurance. \u00a0If licensed professional counseling services are needed, please see our other providers at<strong> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/whoweare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbia Psychology Healing Center\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>A psychological evaluation is the collection and integration of information on an individual\u2019s functioning, to inform treatment planning. It includes evidence-based assessment measures (interviews, questionnaires, and tests) that are carefully chosen to answer your specific questions and concerns.\u00a0 It is a therapeutic intervention in that it provides in-depth data that helps you and your treatment team, because you deserve the most efficient, effective, and compassionate care.<\/li>\n<li>During a psychological evaluation, you will meet with Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, to discuss areas of your life that are puzzling or troubling to you.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Emily will ask you questions about you and your concerns and ask you to complete tasks and questionnaires designed to help you, and help your treatment providers provide you with the best care.<\/li>\n<li>A psychological evaluation allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment, which saves on overall costs for mental health services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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id=\"style-css-av-3k1put-2b073cf22fbe0804fefe47e945eed186\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-3k1put-2b073cf22fbe0804fefe47e945eed186{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-3k1put-2b073cf22fbe0804fefe47e945eed186 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3k1put-2b073cf22fbe0804fefe47e945eed186 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-3k1put-2b073cf22fbe0804fefe47e945eed186 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-3k1put-2b073cf22fbe0804fefe47e945eed186 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Types of Evaluations do you do?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-2s5e9dh-841b2e74c2a6bfcb874e427677851db8 hr-default  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2r0e4xx-141132671424507ebe2babc03e9eab0d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. has specialized experience in psychological evaluations since 2009 <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">with ages 16 and older<\/span> including:<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/autism-spectrum-and-aspergers\/\"><strong>Autism<\/strong><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0Spectrum Disorder in Teenagers and Adults<\/span><\/strong><\/a>(\u201cAsperger\u2019s\u201d), using standardized semi-structured interviews for Autism including the ADOS-2 and the MIGDAS-2<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, using objective measures of sustained attention and effort<\/li>\n<li>Learning Disorders in Reading, Writing, and Math<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">College<\/span><u> Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\"><strong>Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and other effects of trauma<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic Clarity<\/li>\n<li>Strengths-Based Treatment Recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety, Mood, and Thought Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral Concerns<\/li>\n<li>Personality\/Interpersonal Patterns<\/li>\n<li>Intellectual Ability\/IQ Testing<\/li>\n<li>Independent Living Skills<\/li>\n<li>Guardianship<\/li>\n<li>Bariatric Pre-Surgical Evaluations<\/li>\n<li>Pain Stimulator Pre-Surgical Evaluations<\/li>\n<li>Transplant Pre-Surgical Evaluations<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/pet-tharapy-corner\/emotional-support-animal-letters\/\"><strong>Emotional Support Animal Letters<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9r6zdx-24e1bc4992817e3041fa0a8a603fc612\">\n.flex_column.av-9r6zdx-24e1bc4992817e3041fa0a8a603fc612{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9r6zdx-24e1bc4992817e3041fa0a8a603fc612 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ng5so5-d1eab963a7827f79a9c47ac264cbd243\">\n.avia-image-container.av-2ng5so5-d1eab963a7827f79a9c47ac264cbd243 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-2ng5so5-d1eab963a7827f79a9c47ac264cbd243 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-2ng5so5-d1eab963a7827f79a9c47ac264cbd243 av-styling- avia-align-center 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av-2q2r9h-cb582c5f0fcb795b2a9310445c677fce av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How will an Evaluation Help me?<\/h3><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>LEARN WHAT IS RIGHT; HEAL WHAT IS LEFT<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-2k65951-eaf6ec1ab0b4418f7ec1dde5fcda0d0e hr-default  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2inn8f9-084651ee5a1df003c0dd832462e2c198 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Are you a teen or adult who wonders about the\u00a0<strong>possibility of\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ADHD<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\">PTSD<\/a><\/span><u>,<\/u>\u00a0or another diagnosis(es)?<\/strong>\u00a0 I do comprehensive psychological evaluations with the best evidence-based measures in order to differentiate diagnosis, so that you can be confident in your results and treatment recommendations, including<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>College Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>While\u00a0<strong>clarifying diagnosis and making treatment recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0is certainly a large part of what I do, I also try to help you discover and restore your true identity.\u00a0 I focus on \u201cwhat\u2019s right\u201d with you, and help\u00a0<strong>uncover strengths<\/strong>\u00a0that you may not have realized were strengths, or that may have been dormant and hidden for a long time.\u00a0 People who meet with me find that I make this process both comfortable and rewarding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn what is right; heal what is left<\/strong>\u00a0When I ask people what their goals are, I often hear, \u201cI want to know what\u2019s wrong with me.\u201d\u00a0 While\u00a0<strong>I will help you learn more about your struggles and how to heal them, I also emphasize learning what is \u201cright\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0with you.\u00a0 I help you\u00a0<strong>discover your strengths in the midst of the struggle.<\/strong>\u00a0I take my time to really get to know you and understand how you see yourself, and the use of standardized assessment tools ensures that you are getting the most accurate information about you and the diagnosis(es) or struggles you have.<\/li>\n<li>Do you want to know more about your personality or why you do what you do? Maybe there is something that you have been struggling with for a long time, and you feel \u201cstuck\u201d and hopeless about making progress.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>I have a lot of experience helping people get \u201cunstuck\u201d from a variety of complex problems<\/strong>, with my psychological evaluation process.\u00a0 \u00a0In this process, I take my time with you to really get to know you and hear you talk about yourself.\u00a0 I believe that people know themselves better than they are often given credit for, and each and every individual deserves to be really listened to and heard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>With our evidence-based and collaborative psychological evaluations, you learn a lot about yourself<\/strong>\u00a0and you walk away with a tangible product that you can review every time you need a bit of hope or encouragement-when you complete an evaluation with me,\u00a0<strong><em>I provide you with a comprehensive and strengths-focused written report with detailed and practical recommendations for treatment and services.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0I also discuss all the results with you and answer your questions in a detailed feedback session.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Evaluation is an intervention that creates an opportunity for a detailed dialogue and objective understanding of your concerns and treatment goals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2h0h6bp-021697210564d0bed01ff5637021e069\">\n.avia-section.av-2h0h6bp-021697210564d0bed01ff5637021e069{\nbackground-color:#0d4700;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-2h0h6bp-021697210564d0bed01ff5637021e069 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' 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https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/writing-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/writing-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/writing-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/writing.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5gocr9-f682536ace4b04694031ef335f38fc72\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-5gocr9-f682536ace4b04694031ef335f38fc72{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-5gocr9-f682536ace4b04694031ef335f38fc72 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-5gocr9-f682536ace4b04694031ef335f38fc72 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-5gocr9-f682536ace4b04694031ef335f38fc72 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-5gocr9-f682536ace4b04694031ef335f38fc72 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >WHAT IS THE PROCESS LIKE?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-2a7y0qt-89548e3e30c8847ff027198168a8ec74 hr-default  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-817z11-acfc1d2caf361be668d17e0f74b0465b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A psychological evaluation with Dr. Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. takes place in three sessions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the\u00a0<strong>first session<\/strong>, you will meet with Dr. Emily for\u00a0<strong>about an hour<\/strong>\u00a0so that she can learn more about you and your history, understand what problems or concerns you are currently experiencing, and learn about your goals for the evaluation.\u00a0 You are encouraged to reflect on areas of your life that are puzzling or troubling to you.<\/li>\n<li>In the\u00a0<strong>second session<\/strong>, you will meet with Dr. Emily again for anywhere\u00a0<strong>from 2-4 hours<\/strong>\u00a0to answer some more specific questions tailored to your individual needs.\u00a0 You will likely complete some standardized, evidence-based questionnaires, which will help you learn more about your personality, any possible diagnosis, and specific recommendations to help you, your counselor, and your other treatment providers.\u00a0 Depending on your goals, you might also be asked to participate in some tasks that help us learn more about your strengths as well as areas where you might need help.\u00a0 You are not expected to answer everything correctly or to excel at everything, there is no way to \u201cfail\u201d a psych eval, and so you are simply asked to do the best you can.\u00a0 Every effort is made to ensure your comfort throughout the evaluation (e.g. snack breaks and opportunities to ask questions, etc.), and most people find that the time goes by surprisingly fast.<\/li>\n<li>After Dr. Emily reviews all the data, a comprehensive report is written and provided to you in the <strong>third session<\/strong>, a feedback session (<strong>about an hour<\/strong>) in which you have the opportunity to review all the results and recommendations and ask questions about the report, which is yours to keep.\u00a0 Dr. Emily emphasizes a collaborative, humanistic approach to evaluation that highlights your strengths and promotes resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" 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https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/therapy-450x675.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-49rfh1-9c3e0f18ab0eaaab4d8e290aeacd6d08\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-49rfh1-9c3e0f18ab0eaaab4d8e290aeacd6d08{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-49rfh1-9c3e0f18ab0eaaab4d8e290aeacd6d08 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-49rfh1-9c3e0f18ab0eaaab4d8e290aeacd6d08 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-49rfh1-9c3e0f18ab0eaaab4d8e290aeacd6d08 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-49rfh1-9c3e0f18ab0eaaab4d8e290aeacd6d08 av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >HOW WILL AN EVALUATION HELP MY COUNSELOR?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-21xvs5x-3f03cd6fba2557727e8bde31b68c9145 hr-default  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1zzsmtx-e26501c773c1837fbcd5cd62ada9e2f0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Completing a psychological evaluation accelerates your therapy progress.\u00a0<\/strong>Psychological evaluations help you hit the ground running by identifying treatment goals, and focusing in on the most pressing issues with a more in-depth understanding of the specific symptoms and struggles you are experiencing.<\/li>\n<li>Each evaluation report contains thorough data and summaries of all the tests, diagnosis(es), and specific and practical treatment recommendations and resources.\u00a0 An evaluation provides clarity on any relevant diagnosis(es) such as\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-autism-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a>,<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><u>ADHD<\/u><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\"><u>PTSD<\/u><\/a>, or other diagnosis(es),<\/strong>\u00a0and offers detailed and thorough treatment recommendations, including\u00a0<strong><u><a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD and Learning Disorders.<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In addition, psychological evaluations help you become more aware of one of your most powerful inner resources-your strengths.\u00a0 Every person has\u00a0a purpose.\u00a0 Every person has a message.\u00a0 Every person has a unique set of strengths.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>It is my life\u2019s passion to help you discover or re-discover who you really are.<\/strong>\u00a0You are NOT your symptoms, diagnosis, or struggle.\u00a0 Your strengths are an untapped resource and major clue into who you are.\u00a0 It is my pleasure and honor to help empower you to discover these strengths, which will help you in current and future struggles.\u00a0 Psychological Evaluations help you and your counselor build on your strengths.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, many people find that the process of participating in a psychological evaluation fosters increased insight, as the questions you are asked naturally lead to self-reflection and raise awareness of patterns in thinking and relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ycjczp-f2e5e3a93a374d310e11a83247d68e66\">\n.flex_column.av-1ycjczp-f2e5e3a93a374d310e11a83247d68e66{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1ycjczp-f2e5e3a93a374d310e11a83247d68e66 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1w7vsut-2c97a563575411111a2d91f1e5d1757e\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1w7vsut-2c97a563575411111a2d91f1e5d1757e 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.av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2yuopx-c5cf478b468c7ca34bb52f5ee6b4d33c .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2yuopx-c5cf478b468c7ca34bb52f5ee6b4d33c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2yuopx-c5cf478b468c7ca34bb52f5ee6b4d33c av-special-heading-h3 custom-color-heading blockquote classic-quote  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_hr '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT PERSONALITY DISORDERS?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-1tug3jp-2167045949c1af6a3b38f232d46fcbe5 hr-default  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6d2rhx-04878f891b3e52f2318ddc6de8f20454 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>It is not uncommon for individuals with a trauma history to develop ways of relating to themselves and other people that reflect wounds. \u00a0Trauma can wound us in many ways; for example, in one evidence-based treatment for trauma,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychologicalevaluations\/ptsd\/\"><u>Cognitive Processing Therapy<\/u><\/a>, we address how trauma has affected the ability to trust, feel safe, have a sense of power or control, be intimate or close with others, and hold people (including ourselves) in high esteem or regard.\u00a0 Rather than judging interpersonal patterns as a \u201cdisordered personality,\u201d I prefer to think of these patterns as a complex reaction to trauma.<\/li>\n<li>In general, diagnostic labels are useful when they are used correctly; that is, to communicate a lot of information in a succinct manner that facilitates treatment. Beyond that, they are just a term that should not ever be used in a manner that judges, causes shame, or encourages stigma.<\/li>\n<li>Interested readers might also take note that Marsha Linehan, Ph.D., the psychologist who developed the treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/blog\/marsha-linehan-acknowledges-her-own-struggle-with-borderline-personality-disorder\/\">acknowledged that she herself has had this diagnosis.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>This should give all those who have received such a label hope that no diagnosis, no matter how stigmatizing its label appears to be, need prevent you or limit you in any way from living into your full potential.\u00a0 After all, Dr. Linehan is a very successful psychologist and professor who has helped a great deal of people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-n6u3v-1322e2a124e5011970c11b00a701cf83 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1013'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m69o7-bac33e746381e0248be9eaaf780fac1d\">\n.flex_column.av-m69o7-bac33e746381e0248be9eaaf780fac1d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-m69o7-bac33e746381e0248be9eaaf780fac1d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-44  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lhu4b-2db01b68bd74e7646fcc746b53d91c79 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">THREE SIMPLE WAYS TO CONTACT COLUMBIA PSYCHOLOGY HEALING CENTER LLC:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.EMAIL <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:emily@columbiapsychology.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emily@columbiapsychology.com\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2.CALL 573-818-7010\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">REQUEST A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION BELOW<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-11ep7-427de12d1c0a89754da725ed8738302a-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Referral-for-Psychological-Evaluation.pdf'  class='avia-button av-11ep7-427de12d1c0a89754da725ed8738302a av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center avia-color-blue'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"REQUEST A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION WITH DR. 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