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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) AssessmentUnderstanding and Managing OCD Through Comprehensive Evaluation
Our OCD assessments are designed to uncover the full scope of how obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors impact your daily life. We go beyond the surface, looking at the underlying patterns and themes in your OCD, whether related to contamination, harm, checking, or other areas. With a detailed, evidence-based evaluation, we aim to provide you with clarity, helping you understand your diagnosis and equipping you with targeted recommendations for managing symptoms. Our approach prioritizes empowerment, guiding you toward reclaiming your life from the challenges OCD presents.
Our OCD Assessment process:
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Three-Session OCD Assessment Process
You will complete three in-person or telehealth sessions, which will include clinical assessments: the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) and a Diagnostic Interview for OCD.
Y-BOCS: This assessment will be conducted by your clinician to evaluate the severity of your obsessions and compulsions. The clinician will guide you through a series of questions, and you may invite a family member or close friend to provide additional input for a broader perspective on how your symptoms affect your daily life.
Diagnostic Interview for OCD: Conducted during an in-session interview, this structured tool helps explore your current OCD symptoms, including common themes (e.g., contamination, harm, checking, symmetry). The clinician will assess how OCD impacts various areas of life, such as work, relationships, and daily functioning. The results will be reviewed in a follow-up session to inform the overall diagnosis.
Additional Screenings: Based on your needs, additional screenings like the Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire (OBQ), Responsibility Attitudes Scale (RAS), or Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT) assessments may be used. These tools help evaluate cognitive distortions, excessive responsibility, emotional overcontrol, or other factors influencing your OCD symptoms.
Developmental History/Family Questionnaire: You will complete a developmental history that focuses on your childhood development, early symptoms, and family dynamics. Family members may also be invited to participate to provide additional insight, should you find it helpful.
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One-Hour Evaluation Session
The 1-hour evaluation session is dedicated to reviewing the findings from your OCD assessment in detail. During this time, your clinician will:
Explain the results of the assessments: Your clinician will provide a thorough overview of your specific obsessions, compulsions, and any identified OCD themes (e.g., contamination, harm, checking, or symmetry).
Highlight life interference: The session will focus on how your OCD symptoms impact various areas of your life, such as work, relationships, and daily functioning.
Answer any questions: You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your diagnosis and how it relates to your experiences.
Provide personalized recommendations: Based on your unique profile, your clinician will offer treatment recommendations, which may include exposure and response prevention (ERP), inference-based cognitive behavioral therapy (I-CBT), or other evidence-based approaches.
Discuss potential next steps: Together, you will discuss treatment options, available resources, and strategies for ongoing support to help manage symptoms and reduce their interference in your life.
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Assessment Report Options
1. OCD Diagnostic Report (Included with Assessment)
Delivery Timeline: You will receive the report within four weeks of your final evaluation session.
Purpose: This report is typically sufficient for clients who need a formal OCD diagnosis for treatment and reimbursement purposes. It provides a concise summary of the diagnosis and personalized treatment recommendations.
Circumstances: The OCD Diagnostic Report is useful when a documented diagnosis is required for:
Insurance claims and billing purposes.
Initial treatment planning for OCD-related therapy.
Clients or caregivers needing a clear, straightforward document summarizing the diagnosis and outlining treatment options.
Third Parties: This report is commonly requested by:
Healthcare providers for OCD treatment planning.
Insurance companies for claims and reimbursement.
Schools or other institutions requiring proof of an OCD diagnosis for accommodations or services.
Note: This report is included with your assessment.
2. Comprehensive OCD Evaluation Report - $800 (Optional)
Details: This more in-depth report includes all elements of the OCD Diagnostic Report, plus:
A comprehensive background and psychosocial history from the clinical interview.
Supplemental assessments to explore any related conditions or symptom dimensions.
Detailed interpretation of assessments.
An in-depth clinical discussion of the results, exploring obsessive-compulsive patterns, triggers, and recommended therapeutic approaches.
3. Accommodation Letter - $200 (Optional)
Purpose: If needed, we can provide an accommodation letter outlining recommended accommodations for work, school, or other settings, tailored specifically to managing OCD symptoms.
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What the Assessment Does Not Include
Our assessments are tailored to evaluate specific areas of neurodivergence. However, they do not cover the following:
IQ or Giftedness Testing
Assessment for Learning Disabilities
Full-Battery Neuropsychological Evaluations
(These evaluations provide a comprehensive understanding of brain functioning. Our assessments do not diagnose IQ, learning disorders, traumatic brain injury, or similar concerns.)
Important Limitations
Please be aware of the following limitations to our assessment services:
We do not provide assessments for children (under 18 years old), as this requires specialized expertise.
We do not offer assessments outside of Minnesota.
We do not administer assessments for adults without verbal fluency.
We do not offer assessments to individuals solely seeking a diagnosis. Our approach includes ongoing individual or couples counseling alongside the assessment.
Note: We believe that knowing a diagnosis alone is rarely enough. True progress comes from combining this knowledge with a personalized plan and ongoing support.
We do not conduct neuropsychological testing for motor skills, memory, concept formation, visual-perceptual skills, self-sufficiency, or academic achievement. These tests are typically used for children requiring a broader assessment of intellectual function.
Referral for Neuropsychological Evaluations
If a full-battery neuropsychological evaluation is needed, we are happy to refer you to local providers. This type of evaluation may be required by some educational institutions, workplaces, or for obtaining disability benefits and academic accommodations.
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