Services

Encino West Psychological Services provides educational advocacy and comprehensive psychoeducational assessments in the following areas:

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Learning Disabilities Assessment

These specific tests are administered to evaluate an individual's performance in the areas of reading, writing, language and mathematics to identify any barriers to learning so they can be addressed.   

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Attention Deficit Evaluations

To help determine whether a individual's inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity is negatively affecting their social, professional, or academic success.

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Accommodation Assessments

Assessments are conducted to identify whether specific accommodations should be recommended for standardized tests and other academic environments.  This includes accommodations for students who are experiencing mental health symptoms, such as anxiety or depression, that negatively impact test taking and performance on exams needed for graduate programs.

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Social/Emotional Testing

Evaluates the interaction between an individual’s emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and social functiong.  Testing evaluates factors such as mood, stress levels, coping skills, emotional regulation, and how individuals interact with others. The goal is to provide a deeper understanding of how these issues may affect overall mental health, and guide  treatment interventions that promote emotional well-being and healthier social connections.

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Forensic Evaluations

Dr. Atkins and Dr. Bunch are both on the Adult and Juvenile Psychiatrist-Psychologist Panel of the Los Angeles Superior Court.  They have experience conducting Forensic Competency Evaluations, Evaluations for Mental Health Diversion, as well as LPS Conservatorship Evaluations.  

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