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An Overview of the Process

We try and make the process as easy as possible, as we know this whole process is stressful enough! Here is how the process ideally goes.

First, we try to learn a bit about your case before your appointment. In the best case, we will receive a copy of your declaration or other supporting documents about your case. This way we’ll be prepared to ask you questions about your case specifically which saves you time and energy from retelling the same information over and over.

Next, we’ll have our appointment. The appointments last up to two hours, depending on the case and how comfortable you feel. Sometimes they can last less time, sometimes a little more. If the appointment is shorter or longer, it does not necessarily mean that we did not get enough information! You’ll still have a quality report even if the appointment lasts 1.5 hours. 

In the appointment, we ask a bit about you and your story. We inform you of your rights and confidentiality laws that protect you. Then we start an ‘interview’ with you. Basically, a series of questions about childhood to the present. This helps us write a story about your life that the people reviewing your case will read and get to know you as a real person. 

After learning a bit about your background, we’ll talk to you about some different symptoms of things like depression, anxiety, stress, etc. Very normal things! But they can be very helpful to your case. It can sound intimidating because talking about mental health is very hard sometimes. But again, we try and make it as easy as possible for you!

Then we will wrap up with a few basic questions, so we can make sure that we have all the information I need. 

After that, we’ll send you a few tests to complete and return to us. They are tests that measure various mental health symptoms. These tests are great because they help add more evidence to your case, and its a great way to put “science and numbers” in your report. So your final report is a combination of your story, how you’re feeling today, and how your test results look. It makes it a very complete and thorough evaluation.

The good news is, the bulk of the work is on us ;) we’ve done several hundred evaluations like this and have been able to narrow down the process to make it as easy and painless for you as possible. Of course, it can still be a bit challenging but we will be your ally through the process every step of the way.

After our session, we will get to work on writing your report. The report can be anywhere from 12 - 25 pages and is very, very detailed. We’ll be available to answer any questions you have while working on the report. We know that the waiting period can be tough.

Some agencies will take weeks or months to return the report, but we promise to return it to you or your attorney in 10-15 business days. If you need it in less than 10 business days, tell us and that can be arranged with a rush-fee. After your attorney receives the report, we am available to make any corrections necessary to make sure it helps in your case. From there, we’ll make sure your attorney has a final copy they are satisfied with.

Email

hello@adelantepsychology.com

Phone

(206) 347-3100