Knowing you are anxious is one thing. Understanding what is feeding it is another, and that is where things actually change. Core Spring's Appleton evaluations get to what is driving the worry, for children, teens, and adults. No referral needed to get started.
We look at how anxiety shows up emotionally, in the body, and in behavior, from worry and panic to avoidance, racing thoughts, and lost sleep, and at how it interferes with school, work, and daily life. The goal is to find what is feeding it. One psychologist handles the interview, testing, scoring, and feedback, with no handoffs along the way. Pacing stays individualized, so Appleton clients move at the right speed for their situation, not a fixed template.
A child might unravel at small changes, get stomachaches before school, cling to a caregiver, avoid new situations, or struggle with worry and sleep.
A teen might battle social anxiety and perfectionism, dodge school or presentations, or carry a pressure around grades and peers that quietly drains them.
An adult might be stuck in chronic worry and racing thoughts, hold tension in the body, sleep poorly, or quietly avoid the things that set the anxiety off.
Your evaluation begins with a one-hour clinical interview where your psychologist gathers a thorough history of your emotional experiences, from childhood through your current daily life. This conversation helps identify anxiety patterns, triggers, and how symptoms are affecting your functioning, so the right assessments can be selected.
Based on your clinical interview, your psychologist selects a personalized battery of anxiety and emotional functioning assessments. 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 questionnaire if they choose. If your psychologist identifies signs of other conditions during the process (such as ADHD, depression, or trauma-related concerns), those areas are screened for as well.
All testing data, clinical observations, and questionnaire results are compiled into a detailed diagnostic report. Any co-occurring conditions identified during the evaluation are fully documented so you leave with a clear, complete understanding of what is driving your symptoms.
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through the diagnosis and provides individualized recommendations: coping strategies for home and work, therapy options (such as CBT or other evidence-based approaches), medication guidance if applicable, and next steps tailored to your situation.
Child evaluations rely more heavily on caregiver input, school observations, and developmentally appropriate measures. Adult evaluations focus on self-report, functional impact across work and relationships, and cognitive patterns that may have been present for years. Core Spring Diagnostics tailors the approach based on the individual’s age and life context.
Anxiety frequently disrupts sleep through racing thoughts, difficulty falling asleep, nighttime waking, and restless sleep. The evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics captures sleep patterns as part of the overall anxiety picture, and recommendations may address sleep hygiene alongside other interventions.
Yes. Anxiety and ADHD frequently co-occur, and one condition can mask or amplify the other. Core Spring Diagnostics screens for both during every evaluation, using distinct assessment tools to identify each condition accurately and provide recommendations that address both.
Accommodations may include extended time on tests, a quiet testing environment, permission to leave the classroom when overwhelmed, modified participation expectations, check-ins with a counselor, and flexible attendance policies. The evaluation report provides the documentation schools need to implement these supports.
Perfectionism is a common anxiety pattern that can drive avoidance, procrastination, and emotional distress. The evaluation identifies whether perfectionism is a primary feature of the anxiety or a secondary pattern, and recommendations address both the perfectionism and the underlying anxiety through targeted strategies and therapy referrals.
One psychologist owns every step from intake through feedback, with no handoffs. Every evaluation starts with a cognitive and executive function baseline, uses validated anxiety measures, and screens for co-occurring conditions. The result is a thorough, individualized evaluation and a report that guides treatment, accommodations, and daily functioning.
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