One psychologist provides comprehensive assessments for complex trauma presentations, often referred to as Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, in children, teens, and adults. CPTSD can develop from ongoing or repeated trauma and may significantly affect emotional regulation, self-perception, and the relationships that matter most to you. No referral is required to get started, just reach out when you are ready.
Each evaluation provides an in-depth understanding of trauma-related symptoms associated with prolonged or repeated exposure to distressing experiences. One psychologist focuses on emotional dysregulation, persistent shame, negative self-concept, interpersonal difficulties, hypervigilance, and intrusive trauma-related symptoms, as well as their impact on daily functioning and relationships. Every assessment begins with a cognitive and executive function baseline, then builds around your specific concerns, with screening for related conditions so the full picture stays clear.
In children, 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.
In teens, 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.
In adults, 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.
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.
Core Spring Diagnostics uses gold-standard instruments for trauma and mood assessment alongside cognitive and executive function measures. The specific tools are selected based on the individual’s clinical presentation, age, and the complexity of their trauma history. Comorbidity screening is standard, ensuring that conditions often found alongside C-PTSD, such as depression, dissociation, or anxiety, are identified during the same evaluation.
C-PTSD rarely surfaces as an isolated concern. Most people seeking a C-PTSD evaluation have experienced years of overlapping symptoms, including mood disruption, cognitive difficulties, and relational challenges that go beyond trauma alone. At Core Spring Diagnostics, the psychologist often recommends expanding into a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation to capture the full picture and ensure that recommendations address every relevant dimension of what you are experiencing.
Yes. The symptoms of C-PTSD overlap considerably with ADHD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depression. Misdiagnosis is common when the trauma history is not fully explored or when cognitive and emotional functioning is not assessed in depth. The evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics is structured to minimize this risk by using a cognitive baseline and thorough comorbidity screening before drawing any diagnostic conclusions.
When the clinical picture involves multiple overlapping concerns, the psychologist builds the evaluation scope accordingly. Rather than treating each potential diagnosis as a separate referral, the evaluation is structured to address the full range of concerns in one coordinated process. This is particularly relevant for C-PTSD cases, where trauma, mood, cognitive, and relational concerns frequently intersect.
Recommendations are individualized and based on the full evaluation findings. They may include trauma-focused therapy (such as EMDR or CPT), adjunctive support for co-occurring conditions, workplace or educational accommodations, and strategies for managing daily functioning. If the evaluation reveals additional concerns not fully captured in a standalone C-PTSD assessment, expanding to a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is typically recommended.
Yes. Core Spring Diagnostics works with adults from Kenosha and surrounding communities who are seeking clarity about complex trauma symptoms. The evaluation process is consistent regardless of location, with one psychologist guiding every step from the initial clinical interview through the final feedback session and written report.
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