Maybe the nights are the hardest part, the dreams that jolt you awake, the hours of lying tense in the dark, the exhaustion you carry into every day. Maybe rest stopped feeling safe. A PTSD Evaluation in Fitchburg, WI helps you understand why your body will not stand down, offered with care and no referral needed.
Each evaluation is grounded first in a baseline of cognitive and executive function, then expanded with trauma focused and emotional measures shaped around your symptoms. One licensed psychologist guides the whole process at a pace that respects what you have been through, and screens for the related concerns that so often ride along with trauma.
In a child, trauma can show up as nightmares that break their sleep and as the same scary moment acted out again and again in play. You may notice new fears, extra clinginess, restless bedtimes, irritability, and a focus that slips away from a child who used to concentrate fine.
A teen may lie awake with memories that will not quiet, then dodge the reminders during the day. Watch for a temper that flares fast, trouble concentrating, a numb or far off mood, and a startle reflex that fires at ordinary sounds.
For adults it often centers on broken sleep and vivid nightmares, flashbacks or intrusive memories, and a guardedness that will not relax even at home. Many describe steering clear of reminders, a flatness that mutes both hard and happy feelings, and a body stuck in a state of readiness.
Your evaluation opens with about an hour of conversation in which your psychologist gathers a careful personal history in a calm, supportive space. You set how fast it goes. This is where your psychologist begins to understand your experience and to see which trauma specific assessments belong in your evaluation.
Your psychologist then chooses a testing battery built for you, typically 2 to 6 hours spread over one to two days rather than crammed into one. Self report questionnaires travel home with you, and a loved one may complete their own if you wish. Signs of anxiety, depression, or ADHD are screened as they appear.
The testing data, clinical observations, and questionnaire results are woven into one detailed diagnostic report. Your psychologist examines how the trauma has reached into your thinking, your emotions, and your daily routines, and documents any co occurring conditions so nothing goes unnoticed.
Around two to three weeks later you return for a feedback session where your psychologist explains the results in plain, human terms. You leave with individualized recommendations, which may include trauma therapies such as EMDR or CPT, coping strategies, and clearly mapped next steps for your recovery.
No. You never require a referral to be seen at Core Spring Diagnostics. Reach out to us directly, for any reason, whenever you feel prepared to.
PTSD commonly follows a specific event or events, while CPTSD usually develops from prolonged or repeated trauma and can affect self image and relationships more widely. The evaluation works out which description matches you.
A trauma informed interview, a cognitive and executive function baseline, trauma focused and emotional measures, and a screen for related concerns, all led by one psychologist at a pace that respects you.
Yes. We work with children, teens, and adults, tailoring each stage to the person’s age and to whatever helps them feel safe.
A report in plain language and a feedback session that delivers individualized, trauma informed recommendations and a clear path toward healing.
Call our Fitchburg office line at (608) 396 4830 and we will help you find a good place to begin. There is no wrong reason to call.
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