We provide individualized assessments for complex trauma presentations, often referred to as Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, in children, teens, and adults. One psychologist guides the full process, screening for related concerns so emotional regulation, self-perception, and interpersonal functioning are seen in complete context. No physician referral is needed to begin.
Our evaluations begin with a cognitive and executive function baseline, then build an in-depth understanding of trauma-related symptoms tied to prolonged or repeated exposure to distressing experiences. We look at emotional dysregulation, persistent shame, negative self-concept, interpersonal difficulties, hypervigilance, and intrusive trauma-related symptoms, along with how they affect daily functioning and relationships. One psychologist guides the full evaluation from the first interview through the feedback session, building each assessment around your concerns rather than a fixed template or rigid schedule.
Prolonged trauma may manifest as intense emotional reactions, difficulty trusting adults, behavioral regression, chronic anxiety, disrupted attachment patterns, or problems with attention and academic engagement.
Complex trauma often appears as mood instability, persistent feelings of worthlessness, self isolating behavior, difficulty forming stable peer relationships, irritability, sleep disturbance, or heightened sensitivity to perceived rejection.
CPTSD may show up as chronic emotional overwhelm, unstable relationships, persistent shame, avoidance of intimacy, hypervigilance, intrusive memories, or difficulty maintaining consistent work or social functioning.v
Your evaluation begins with a one-hour clinical interview where your psychologist gathers a thorough personal history in a safe, supportive environment. Complex PTSD often stems from prolonged or repeated experiences, so this conversation covers a broader timeline to understand how those experiences have shaped your emotional regulation, relationships, and sense of self. You set the pace.
Your psychologist selects a personalized battery of assessments designed to capture the layered effects of complex trauma. Testing involves 2 to 6 hours of in-person evaluation over one to two days. You will also be sent home with self-report questionnaires, and someone close to you can complete their own if they choose. If your psychologist identifies signs of other conditions (such as anxiety, depression, dissociation, or ADHD), those areas are screened for as well.
All testing data, clinical observations, and questionnaire results are compiled into a detailed diagnostic report. Your psychologist evaluates how complex trauma has affected emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and cognitive functioning. Any co-occurring conditions are fully documented to ensure a complete clinical picture.
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through the diagnosis and provides individualized recommendations: specialized trauma therapy options, emotional regulation strategies, relationship support resources, and next steps tailored to your healing process.
The clinical interview is the foundation of any C-PTSD evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics. The psychologist uses it to gather a detailed trauma history, understand symptom onset and progression, and identify areas where co-occurring conditions may be present. This information shapes which assessment tools are used and whether the evaluation should be expanded into a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment.
Yes. Complex trauma can affect attention, processing speed, working memory, and emotional regulation, all of which show up on cognitive testing. At Core Spring Diagnostics, cognitive and executive function results are interpreted alongside trauma and mood findings rather than in isolation. This prevents cognitive difficulties caused by trauma from being misattributed to other conditions like ADHD or a learning disability.
Because C-PTSD rarely exists without company. Research consistently shows that people with complex trauma histories have elevated rates of depression, anxiety, dissociative disorders, and executive function difficulties. Evaluating only for C-PTSD without screening for co-occurring conditions risks an incomplete clinical picture and incomplete recommendations. Core Spring Diagnostics treats comorbidity screening as standard, not optional.
For most people seeking a C-PTSD evaluation, yes. When trauma has affected multiple areas of functioning, including mood, cognition, executive skills, and relationships, a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation addresses all of those dimensions in a single coordinated process. The standalone C-PTSD evaluation is a starting point, but the psychologist at Core Spring Diagnostics will discuss whether a broader evaluation is the better fit based on your specific situation.
At the end of the evaluation, you receive a comprehensive written report detailing your clinical findings, any diagnoses reached, and individualized recommendations. You also attend a feedback session where the psychologist walks through the results in plain language, answers your questions, and discusses next steps. Reports are designed to be shared with therapists, employers, and other relevant providers.
Yes. Core Spring Diagnostics works with individuals from Racine and the surrounding area who are seeking a thorough evaluation for complex trauma symptoms. The same one-psychologist, gold-standard process is used for every client, regardless of where they live or how they came to seek an evaluation.
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