Getting past the surface-level answers on depression takes a careful, multi-method look at what is actually going on. Core Spring's Port Washington evaluations provide it, for children, teens, and adults. Reach out directly, no referral needed.
We look at the symptoms you are noticing, low mood, irritability, fatigue, hopelessness, reduced motivation, and changes in concentration, sleep, and appetite, screen for co-occurring conditions, and look at how it all affects daily life and relationships. A foundational baseline grounds the picture. From your first conversation through the final feedback session, one psychologist handles the entire process for Port Washington families, with individualized pacing and no rigid, locked-in session counts.
A child might become irritable or withdrawn, lose energy, or shift in sleep, appetite, or school performance.
A teen might feel persistently sad and unmotivated, struggle to concentrate, or carry emotional distress that touches school and friendships.
An adult might live with ongoing low mood, fatigue, and burnout, and find managing daily life and relationships increasingly hard.
Your evaluation begins with a one-hour clinical interview where your psychologist gathers a thorough history, from early experiences through your current mood, energy, and daily functioning. This conversation helps distinguish depression from other conditions that can present similarly and determines which assessments will provide the most accurate diagnosis.
Your psychologist selects a personalized battery of mood and psychological 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 (such as anxiety, ADHD, or bipolar disorder), those areas are screened for as well.
All testing data, clinical observations, and questionnaire results are compiled into a detailed diagnostic report. Differential diagnosis is a key component: your psychologist carefully evaluates whether symptoms are best explained by depression, another condition, or a combination. Any co-occurring conditions are fully documented.
Approximately two to three weeks after testing, you return for a feedback session. Your psychologist walks through the diagnosis and provides individualized recommendations: evidence-based therapy options, lifestyle strategies, medication guidance if applicable, and next steps tailored to your specific needs.
The first step is contacting Core Spring Diagnostics for a consultation, either by calling (414) 387-2100 or submitting a request through the website. During the initial conversation, you can describe your concerns, ask about the evaluation process, and determine whether a standalone depression evaluation or a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is the better fit for your situation.
Yes. The written report from a Core Spring Diagnostics evaluation documents diagnostic findings and functional limitations in a format suitable for disability determination processes, including Social Security Disability, short-term disability insurance claims, and long-term disability applications. The report addresses how depression affects specific functional domains, which is typically required in these contexts.
Persistent depression that has not resolved with treatment often has complexity underneath it: a co-occurring condition that has not been identified, a trauma history that has not been fully addressed, or a cognitive dimension that has been overlooked. The evaluation at Core Spring Diagnostics is designed to find those layers through a thorough clinical interview, cognitive testing, and comorbidity screening. Many clients who have been in treatment for years come away from the evaluation with a much clearer clinical picture.
You receive the written report and are free to share it with any providers on your care team. Core Spring Diagnostics does not share the report with third parties without your authorization. The report is formatted to be useful to therapists, prescribers, schools, and employers, so you can distribute it to whoever needs it.
Yes. Current medication use is discussed during the clinical interview and is factored into the evaluation context. Testing is designed to assess functioning as it currently stands, and the psychologist notes any relevant medication variables when interpreting results. Being on medication does not prevent you from receiving a valid, useful evaluation.
Yes. Core Spring Diagnostics works with individuals from Port Washington and surrounding Ozaukee County communities seeking a thorough evaluation for depression. One psychologist manages the entire process, ensuring continuity from the clinical interview through the final feedback session.
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