{"id":1045,"date":"2019-10-08T16:35:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T16:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/?page_id=1045"},"modified":"2025-05-26T01:43:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T01:43:42","slug":"adult-adhd-columbia-missouri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/services\/psychological-evaluations\/adult-adhd-columbia-missouri\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive ADHD Evaluations for Teens and Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2fz2ap1-bec419bdb89f7cba74697cdc5a8627fa\">\n.avia-section.av-2fz2ap1-bec419bdb89f7cba74697cdc5a8627fa{\nbackground-color:#0d4700;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-2fz2ap1-bec419bdb89f7cba74697cdc5a8627fa main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap 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avia-color-blue'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"REQUEST A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION-CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE REFERRAL FORM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >REQUEST A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION-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-2f82pud-0dd0dc33bdafbe536eff43ac59f81625\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2f82pud-0dd0dc33bdafbe536eff43ac59f81625 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2f82pud-0dd0dc33bdafbe536eff43ac59f81625 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Adult and Teen ADHD Testing in Columbia, Missouri<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you a Teen or Adult in Columbia, Missouri Wondering:<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why am I having Problems paying Attention?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why is it so hard to Focus?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Do I have an Attention Disorder?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What are other causes of problems with Concentration?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why am I so Unmotivated even though I&#8217;m tired of Procrastinating?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Where can I get Comprehensive Differential Diagnosis of ADHD?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How can I build on my Creativity and other Strengths to live my Best Life?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Are there Psychologists who know how to identify ADHD in Adults?<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How does ADHD present differently in Adult Women?<\/h3>\n<p>You have come to the right place.\u00a0 When you participate in an Evaluation with Columbia Psychology Healing Center, you are receiving much more than an ADHD test or screen.<\/p>\n<p>The reasons for attention problems are numerous, and our Evaluations explore those reasons in depth so that you can be assured that you have an accurate understanding of the underlying cause of your concerns.<\/p>\n<p>You deserve more than just a surface look at what makes you unique, so that you have the most thorough and helpful understanding of how to live your best life.<\/p>\n<h5>Columbia Psychology Healing Center offers:<\/h5>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Evidence-Based Evaluations<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Comprehensive Evaluations<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Strengths-Based Assessments<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Objective Tests of Attention<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Objective Measures of Mood and Personality and Differential Diagnosis<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Resources Tailored to your Specific Needs<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Detailed Concrete Recommendations<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thorough Review of Results<\/h3>\n<h5>A Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation is the best our field has to offer, and Dr. Emily is the expert who has specialized in this since 2009.<\/h5>\n<h5>A Comprehensive Evaluation at Columbia Psychology Healing Center is an investment in your mental health that is so thorough, it is apt to save you time and money on your treatment moving forward.<\/h5>\n<p>Are you a teen or\u00a0 adult who has always been more than a little &#8220;scatterbrained,&#8221; and you are ready to do something about it?\u00a0 Do you feel like you are more capable than what your work reflects?\u00a0 Like you are spinning your wheels, spending a lot of time and energy, but not quite getting where you want to be? Contact Emily at emily@columbiapsychology.com and discover a better life.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2059 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/book-stacks-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffff00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffff00; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugwatch.com\/health\/mental-health\/mental-illness\/adhd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to learn more about ADHD.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ffff00;\"><a style=\"color: #ffff00; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/chadd.org\/for-adults\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more about Adults with ADHD.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>College Board Test (ACT\/SAT) and College Accommodations for ADHD or LD (Learning Disorder):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>College Board Tests (ACT\/SAT) are standardized assessments required during the admissions process by most 4-year colleges and universities.\u00a0 Students usually take them in their Junior year or early Senior year.\u00a0 Students who have already been receiving testing accommodations (e.g. extended time on tests, breaks, limited distractions, having questions read out loud) still need to apply for College Board Test accommodations, and sometimes an updated psychological evaluation is required.\u00a0 Similarly, most colleges require an updated psychological evaluation in order to continue any accommodations the student may have been receiving in school.\u00a0 Dr. Emily can help by providing an evaluation that details appropriate accommodations.<\/p>\n<p>Your comprehensive evaluation will consist of an initial interview (approximately 1 hour long) in which I hear your concerns and ask you questions about your history. \u00a0We will then schedule a second appointment that works for your schedule.\u00a0 This second appointment will be approximately 3-4 hours long, and will be individualized according to your specific needs.\u00a0 Some Evaluations, such as Learning Disorder Evaluations, may require an additional testing appointment.\u00a0 Measures that might be included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">Cognitive measures of intellectual abilities (Here, I am gathering information about how you approach different tasks, as well as knowledge about strengths and areas of growth)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">A Continuous Performance Test (this is an objective measure of sustained attention, and consists of about 20 minutes of a simple but mundane task)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">If there are concerns about a possible Learning Disorder, your evaluation will be longer and will include Achievement testing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">A personalized set of questionnaires, depending on your individual needs. The questionnaires will give us information about how your personality is similar and how it is different from others.\u00a0 These measures will also help us determine whether your symptoms reflect an underlying attention disorder and\/or another diagnosis (es), as well as provide information that is used to form specific recommendations for your treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\">Collateral information from those who you give permission to share with me. Ideally, I will talk with a parent or other family member who is familiar with your educational and developmental history.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After I review your results, I will discuss them with you in a detailed feedback session (approximately 1 hour long). \u00a0You will receive a comprehensive written report with detailed and concrete treatment recommendations and resources.\u00a0 I will make every effort to answer all your questions, and if more questions arise later after our session, I am always happy to hear from you and talk with you more.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2060 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/success-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/success-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/success-768x543.jpg 768w, 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Snacks\/drinks available for clients upon request.\u00a0 Alternative waiting area options may also be available if you prefer more quiet\/privacy-just ask your provider.<\/p>\n<p>Sensory Friendly Break Room may also be available upon request on the day of service for clients receiving evaluations with Dr. Emily or Dr. Julie: Take a break and immerse yourself in a cozy, quiet room facing a forest, or turn around to face the beach.\u00a0 Relaxation CDs, classical music, white noise, and other options are available.\u00a0 \u00a0Plushies, blankets including a weighted blanket, bean bag chair, couch, aromatherapy including scented colored pencils, books, prayer cards, emotion wheels, fidgets, crafts, puzzles, and more are waiting for your relaxation enjoyment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='tabcontainer av-214wr9-04b38efe7ffae8e6adb909d119678c64 top_tab  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-j4b1k5-410b46dd4a5c614e45c81e31265c00a5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-1-tab' class='tab active_tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-1' aria-controls='tab-id-1-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >What is a Psychological Evaluation?<\/div><div id='tab-id-1-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-1-tab' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #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-h31851-2704d667a9cab3e51b17ffa71a49399f'  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-fx8t6t-d878181926bb02786802e9d7473ada5a'  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-etuzit-c4afd40c8c69f4f04e1308e109d32db9'  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-c3hyo5-ebe1e5f7290adce09f77a0e9743b5d0b'  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-avn691-721f853293d186fe2d754ac23385d808'  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-9koi1x-8afc3b0941da195967cbe1467eaa5ab6'  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-7i0bd1-bf6dceddae59468d35caa1929b4ac88a'  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-ioe1x-996a995b18e10244cf65ca639a00bb21'  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-49hzzp-96dfbd61e709afa326c1d39f5b698cfa'  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-9c3kl-cf8387149895a273171a8b6dfa33243e'  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><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-n6u3v-1322e2a124e5011970c11b00a701cf83 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  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-1045'><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-12  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-14  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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Providence Rd. #327<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Columbia, MO 65202<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">P: 573-818-7010<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">F: 573-818-7012<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"mailto:emily@columbiapsychology.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emily@columbiapsychology.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Office Hours<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":113,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Comprehensive Adult ADHD Testing %%sep%% Columbia, MO","_seopress_titles_desc":"Comprehensive and Evidence-based Evaluations of Differential Diagnosis of ADHD by Evaluation Expert Licensed Psychologist Dr. Emily.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1045","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1045"}],"version-history":[{"count":62,"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27658,"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1045\/revisions\/27658"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/columbiapsychology.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}