Psychological Testing
for children and adults seeking clarity on mental health concerns, accurate diagnosis, and personalized treatment direction. Minnesota licensed psychologists at BHSI Clinics use scientifically validated tools to assess cognitive abilities, personality traits, emotional functioning, and behavioral patterns across five clinic locations and via telehealth statewide.
Quick Facts:
- Who it’s for: Children, teens, and adults in Minnesota seeking clarity on mental health concerns, accurate diagnosis, cognitive assessment, or evaluation to support treatment, academic accommodations, or workplace needs
- What is assessed: Cognitive and intellectual abilities, personality traits, emotional functioning, behavioral patterns, strengths, and areas for growth
- Session lengths: First appointment is 50 to 60 minutes; overall assessment length varies depending on the scope and complexity of the evaluation
- Telehealth: Available for eligible services across Minnesota via secure telehealth platform
- Locations: Brooklyn Center, Golden Valley, North St. Paul, Eagan, and Shakopee
- Insurance: Aetna, BHP, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Partners, Humana, Medica, Medicaid, Medicare, MinnesotaCare, Tricare and Triwest, United Health Care, UBH, UCare, Value Options, AmericasPPO, HealthEZ, SolarteHealth, Hennepin Health, and South Country Health Alliance.
Gain Insight & Clarity Into The Mind
When a deeper understanding of your mental health is needed, BHSI’s psychologists employ a variety of psychological tests to provide comprehensive insights. These evaluations are designed to assess your strengths, personality traits, intellectual and cognitive abilities, emotional challenges, and patterns in relationships.
By using scientifically validated tools, our psychologists can identify specific areas of concern, uncover underlying issues, and gain a clearer picture of how different factors influence your well-being. This process not only helps in creating a more accurate diagnosis but also informs personalized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Psychological testing can be a vital step in achieving clarity, setting goals, and moving forward with strategies that support growth and healing.
How Psychological Testing Works at BHSI Clinics
1. Reach Out: Call BHSI at 651-769-6565 or visit the website to get started and ask any questions about the testing process before making any commitment.
2. Intake and Paperwork: Complete intake forms before your first appointment, either at home by printing them from the BHSI website or in the clinic on the day of your visit. Bring a list of any current medications or the pill bottles themselves to your first appointment.
3. First Appointment (50 to 60 Minutes): Meet with a Minnesota licensed psychologist who will get to know you, learn about the concerns that brought you in, and outline a personalized evaluation plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
4. Comprehensive Evaluation: Using scientifically validated psychological tools, your psychologist assesses the areas most relevant to your situation, which may include cognitive and intellectual abilities, personality traits, emotional functioning, behavioral patterns, and relationship dynamics.
5. Results and Report: Once the evaluation is complete, your psychologist reviews the findings with you in detail and provides a comprehensive written report including any diagnoses, identified strengths and challenges, and specific recommendations for next steps.
6. Treatment and Next Steps: The report is used to inform a personalized treatment plan, support accommodation requests at school or work, guide medication decisions, or share with other providers involved in your care, giving you and your support network actionable information to move forward with confidence.
7. Ongoing Support: If ongoing therapy or medication management is recommended following your evaluation, BHSI offers a full range of services including individual, couples, family, and teen therapy, as well as psychiatric medication management, all available across five clinic locations and via telehealth statewide.
Gain Insight Into The Deepest Parts of Yourself
Gain clarity on mental health concerns and struggles
Identify strengths and areas for growth
Support accurate diagnoses for effective treatment
Improve academic or workplace performance
Strengthen relationships through understanding
Enhance self-awareness and personal development
Clarity That Empowers Accurate Treatment
Pursuing behavioral screening offers a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s unique strengths, challenges, and needs. These assessments provide valuable insights into cognitive abilities, personality traits, emotional functioning, and behavioral patterns, helping to clarify diagnoses and inform personalized treatment plans. Whether addressing learning difficulties, mental health concerns, or relationship challenges, psychological testing equips individuals, families, and providers with actionable information to guide decisions and interventions. By uncovering underlying issues that may not be immediately visible, testing can foster greater self-awareness, improve communication, and pave the way for more targeted and effective support, ultimately promoting growth and well-being.
What happens after a psychological evaluation is completed?
Once your evaluation is complete, your psychologist will review the findings with you in detail and provide a comprehensive report outlining your results, any diagnoses where applicable, and specific recommendations for next steps. This report can be used to guide your treatment plan at BHSI, support accommodation requests at school or work, inform medication decisions, or share with other providers involved in your care.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring to my first psychological testing appointment?
Bring a list of any current medications or the actual pill bottles, along with any completed intake forms if you have printed and filled them out in advance. Forms are available on the BHSI website and can be completed at home before your appointment.
What if I need support beyond testing?
BHSI offers a full range of mental health services beyond psychological testing, including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, therapy for teens and children, CBT, DBT, and psychiatric medication management, all available across five clinic locations and via telehealth statewide.
Can psychological testing help if I have already been in therapy for a long time?
Yes. Testing can be valuable at any stage of a mental health journey, including for people who have been in therapy for years without a clear diagnosis or who feel their treatment has plateaued. A comprehensive evaluation can uncover underlying factors that have not yet been identified and open the door to more targeted and effective care.
