Your Path to Understanding
Navigating mental health challenges can be overwhelming. At Aspire, we understand that mental health can be complex, and symptoms often overlap or evolve over time.
We offer thorough, personalized diagnostic clarification services to provide you with the insights and answers you need to move forward confidently.
Whether you’re seeking a second opinion, a deeper understanding of your mental health, or a fresh perspective on long-standing issues, we can help!
Searching for Answers
Ivy’s Battle with Mental Health
Ivy had been searching for help for years, moving from one psychiatrist to another. Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, PTSD, Dysthymia, and even Bipolar Disorder. There were antidepressants, anti-anxiolytics, sleep medication – and yet, nothing helped!
What was going on?!
Ivy had persisted with therapy, but it offered little relief, and she struggled to find someone who truly understood her sense of being stuck and overwhelmed. Her progress felt stagnant, and hope was fading. Work became harder; she missed deadlines and couldn’t focus. Her social life shrank as she withdrew, and her family dismissed her struggles as "too sensitive" or "lazy."
Ivy felt more alone than ever.
Moving Forward
Ivy's Path to Clarity & Hope
Ivy felt lost and didn’t have a plan on how to forge ahead. She called Aspire on a whim and came in for an intake. When she met with a psychologist, she felt as though she was heard for the first time, particularly when they agreed her symptoms could be from a variety of conditions.
We recommended that she undergo an evaluation to help clarify what factors were impacting her mental health. Ivy agreed, with trepidation, and anxiously awaited the feedback session to discuss her results.
The psychologist clarified a diagnostic picture that made sense and suggested a treatment plan that resonated with Ivy. She felt hope for the first time in a long time and ultimately was able to learn to ride the mental health waves that were once knocking her down.
Ivy is not unique to us at Aspire
We see numerous individuals like Ivy, of all ages. Sometimes diagnoses get thrown around without a lot of thought to the impact they have on the person. We start to feel confused. If we don’t respond to treatment, we may blame ourselves.
If you haven’t been responsive to treatment, there is an explanation. Assessment can help you find the answers!
Featured Program: For families dealing with ADHD, academic procrastination, or the "Smart & Struggling" dynamic, we have launched a structured online solution. Explore our Executive Function Workshop for Tweens & Teens over at our sister site, Aspire Cognitive Lab. Developed by our doctoral team, this 5-module masterclass provides practical coaching tools to build immediate time management and organization skills.
How it Works
What to Expect from Your Evaluation
During an evaluation, we select assessment measures to carefully look at the areas of your life that are most concerning to you. We recommend tests based on your concerns and collaborate with you to create a comprehensive assessment that considers all possible diagnoses.
Once the evaluation is complete, we provide you with a personalized report summarizing the data and clarifying not just diagnosis but also treatment plan. You leave our office with a list of actions you can take to alleviate symptoms and recover.
Meet our Assessment Psychologists
Our team understands the complexity of mental health concerns. Reach out today to get matched with a clinician who can offer the clarity you are looking for.
Whether you're seeking answers for ADHD, autism, anxiety, or mood disorders, our clinicians will guide you through the assessment process with care and expertise.
We understand how mental health affects both mind and body, providing thorough assessments with clear insights and personalized recommendations.
Book A Diagnostic Clarification Assessment Today!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your mental health challenges or struggling to find the right path forward, our team at Aspire is here to help.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to explore whether an assessment with Aspire is the right fit for you or your child.
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Aspire Therapy Center and Aspire Assessment
Phone: (323) 345-1402; (813) 280-3415
Email: om@aspiretherapycenter.com
Telehealth available across California and Florida.
In-Person services offered in Pasadena, Claremont, and Sierra Madre, CA, as well as Tampa, FL.