We provide comprehensive assessments for complex trauma presentations, often referred to as Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, in children, teens, and adults. One psychologist guides the entire process, building an individualized picture of how ongoing or repeated trauma affects emotional regulation, self-perception, and daily functioning. There is no referral required to begin.
Every evaluation begins with a cognitive and executive function baseline, then builds outward around your specific trauma-related concerns. One psychologist screens for emotional dysregulation, persistent shame, negative self-concept, interpersonal difficulties, hypervigilance, and intrusive symptoms, along with any co-occurring conditions and their impact on daily functioning and relationships. Because complex trauma rarely appears alone, this assessment often becomes part of a broader comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, giving Port Washington families a complete picture rather than a narrow one.
In children, prolonged trauma often shows up as intense emotional reactions, difficulty trusting adults, behavioral regression, chronic anxiety, disrupted attachment patterns, or trouble 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 steady 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.
Coverage depends on your specific insurance plan and benefits. Core Spring Diagnostics can discuss billing and coverage options during the intake process. Many clients pay out of pocket or use HSA or FSA funds for neuropsychological evaluations. Contacting your insurance provider before scheduling is the best way to understand your specific benefits.
Early-life trauma, particularly abuse, neglect, or chronic instability during development, can shape how the brain processes stress, relationships, and self-perception well into adulthood. These effects often appear as emotional dysregulation, attachment difficulties, executive function challenges, and mood disturbances. At Core Spring Diagnostics, the clinical interview explores developmental history in depth, and cognitive testing provides objective data on how these patterns may have affected functioning.
Yes, significantly. A formal evaluation provides a therapist with a detailed clinical picture, including cognitive findings, diagnostic conclusions, and specific recommendations for treatment approach. This allows therapists to adjust their modality, pacing, and focus based on a clear understanding of what is driving the symptoms rather than working from observable behavior alone.
Therapy focuses on treatment: processing trauma, building skills, and working toward recovery. An evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics focuses on diagnosis and understanding: determining whether C-PTSD is present, identifying co-occurring conditions, and producing a detailed report with recommendations. The two are complementary. The evaluation provides the clinical foundation; therapy uses that foundation to guide treatment.
Yes. Many individuals in therapy seek an evaluation specifically to clarify their diagnosis or to get a clearer clinical picture that can inform their therapist’s approach. Core Spring Diagnostics works with individuals at any point in their mental health journey, and the evaluation findings can be shared directly with an existing therapist.
Yes. Core Spring Diagnostics evaluates individuals from Port Washington and surrounding communities for complex trauma and related conditions. One psychologist manages every aspect of the evaluation process, providing continuity and clinical depth throughout.
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