The assessment phase can feel intimidating when you’re not sure what it involves or why it matters. In this episode, Dr. Yadegarfard explains the purpose, process, and different types of psychological assessment, and clears up the most common myths that cause worry and hesitation. You’ll learn how assessment helps create a tailored roadmap for therapy — grounded in understanding, not judgement.

You’ll learn:

• What the assessment phase in therapy means and why it’s essential

• The most common types of psychological assessment (mental health, cognitive, personality, trauma screening, and holistic formulation)

• How therapists gather only what’s relevant to your presenting difficulty, not everything possible

• The 5 Ps formulation framework: Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Protective, and Presenting Problem — a structured, system-based way therapists understand your needs

• Why assessment is collaborative and paced for emotional safety

• Why assessment is not about labels or problem-inventing

This episode is especially helpful for anyone preparing to begin therapy, currently in early sessions, or struggling with worries around being assessed.

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