Comprehensive Psychological Assessments in Irvine, Los Angeles & Orange County
Dr. María Gutiérrez, PhD · Licensed Clinical Psychologist · CA License PSY 36835
Thorough, individualized psychological assessments for autism, ADHD, learning differences, cognitive functioning, and complex diagnostic questions. For children, teens, and adults seeking clear answers and meaningful recommendations.
Schedule an Assessment ConsultationWhat is a psychological assessment?
A psychological assessment is an in-depth evaluation that helps us understand how someone thinks, learns, experiences emotions, and functions in everyday life.
An assessment can help clarify a diagnosis, identify personal strengths and areas of difficulty, and distinguish between conditions that can look similar on the surface. It also provides practical recommendations to support treatment, school, work, or daily life.
Every evaluation is individualized — built around the person in front of us and the specific questions they want answered.
ADHD, autism & complex diagnostic questions
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Learning differences
- Cognitive functioning
- Emotional & personality functioning
- Complex or unclear diagnostic questions
An evaluation can be especially useful when symptoms overlap, when you or your child has received different or unclear diagnoses in the past, when treatment hasn’t fully addressed the difficulties you’re facing, or when you simply want a clearer understanding of yourself or your child.
What to expect
A straightforward, supportive process from first call to final recommendations.
1. Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your concerns, history, and the questions you’d like the evaluation to answer.
2. Individualized Evaluation
The evaluation is designed specifically around your unique questions and needs.
3. Feedback Session
We review the findings together, explain what they mean, answer your questions, and talk through next steps.
4. Comprehensive Written Report
You’ll receive a clear, written report summarizing the findings, along with individualized, practical recommendations.
Psychological assessments in Irvine, Los Angeles & Orange County
Psychological assessment services are available for children, teens, and adults in Irvine, Los Angeles, and throughout Orange County.
Virtual components may be available throughout California when clinically appropriate.
8500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 740
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Call or text (213) 340-4737
Why The Psychotherapy Space?
The purpose of an assessment isn’t simply to arrive at a diagnosis. It’s to understand why certain difficulties may be occurring, identify your — or your child’s — individual strengths and challenges, and clarify what may be contributing to your experience.
Every assessment is comprehensive and individualized to you and the specific questions you want answered, because meaningful recommendations only come from truly understanding the person behind them.
Ready to schedule an assessment consultation?
Let’s talk through what you or your child is experiencing, and whether a psychological assessment might be the right next step.
Schedule an Assessment Consultation