PTSD Evaluation
Trauma can affect far more than memory. It can alter mood, sleep, concentration, relationships, and a person’s sense of safety in the world. When symptoms persist long after a traumatic event, a comprehensive PTSD evaluation can provide the clarity needed to understand what is happening and how to move forward responsibly.
PTSD Evaluation

What Is PTSD?

Post traumatic stress disorder involves specific symptom clusters related to re experiencing, avoidance, mood changes, and heightened physiological arousal. A comprehensive evaluation examines the full clinical picture rather than relying on brief screening tools.
At Core Springs Diagnostics, we provide structured PTSD evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults seeking accurate diagnosis. Our assessments are clinically thorough and medically supervised with an MD doctor on site to ensure careful differential diagnosis and thoughtful interpretation.

We serve individuals throughout Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Mequon, and surrounding communities who need reliable, professional evaluation.
What Our PTSD Evaluations Include:
Signs of PTSD at Every Age

Symptoms of PTSD

Children

Trauma related symptoms may include nightmares, regression in behavior, separation anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating, exaggerated startle response, or reenactment of traumatic themes during play.

Teens

PTSD may present as withdrawal, emotional numbing, academic decline, sleep disturbance, intrusive thoughts, heightened reactivity to reminders, risk taking behavior, or persistent anxiety.

Adults

Symptoms often include flashbacks, avoidance of specific places or conversations, hypervigilance, irritability, emotional detachment, sleep disruption, and difficulty maintaining relationships or occupational stability.
Why choose us

Why Choose Core Springs for PTSD Evaluations?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms may include intrusive memories, nightmares, heightened anxiety, emotional numbness, avoidance behaviors, and difficulty concentrating or sleeping. Because trauma impacts each person differently, a comprehensive and sensitive evaluation is essential. We take the time to understand how PTSD uniquely affects emotional well-being, relationships, work, school, and daily functioning across all age groups.

Clear, Individualized PTSD Insights

Our evaluations use evidence-based assessment tools and a trauma-informed, person-centered approach to provide clarity—not assumptions. Whether the goal is diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, accommodations, or personal understanding, we offer thoughtful recommendations tailored to each individual’s experiences, strengths, and needs.

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Find clarity through expert diagnostic evaluations

We provide psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for all ages. Now accepting new clients in Milwaukee and the surrounding areas.

(414) 387-2100

info@corespringdiagnostics.com

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Common Questions

FAQs About PTSD Evaluations

Diagnosis is based on a structured clinical interview assessing specific symptom clusters, duration, and functional impact.

Yes. Symptoms may emerge immediately or develop gradually over time.

No. Many people experience stress reactions that do not meet criteria for PTSD. A comprehensive evaluation helps clarify the distinction.

The length depends on clinical complexity but typically involves an in depth clinical interview and may include additional assessment tools.

Yes. With appropriate consent, we can collaborate with other providers to support continuity of care.

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