Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
in the Heart of New York City
Wayfinder Collaborative Assessments provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments for individuals struggling to move forward in their lives. We specialize in complex psychiatric presentations, multiple diagnoses, second options, and getting to the bottom of what is going on with you or your loved one.
More than psychological testing, Wayfinder’s coordinated collaborative model brings multiple professional perspectives together to give you the most comprehensive understanding of your current situation and provide you with focused recommendations and the best resources to move forward.
The Team
Will Braun, Psy.D. Clinical Director
Jenny Grace Jablonka, LMHC, LPC Clinical Coordinator
Casey Smith, MD, JD Medical Director
The Process
Each assessment is customized based on the referral questions and the needs of each client. Most assessments typically take two weeks to collect all data and gather information. Once all data has been collected, a case conference will be held where all clinicians who assessed the client, in addition to the client’s outside providers, will review and discuss all findings. A feedback session with the client and family will be scheduled a few days after the case conference. At the feedback session, all findings, recommendations, and referrals will be outlined. A final report of all findings and recommendations will be emailed to the client after the feedback session.
Intake
Initial meeting to understand the client’s current presentation and the reason for assessment
Review of Records
All previous hospital, clinical, and medical records will be gathered and reviewed.
Collateral Interviews
Information gathering with client’s providers and family.
Blood/Laboratory Tests
Blood and laboratory tests will be ordered as indicated.
Urine Toxicology Screening
Screening for drugs or other chemicals in the bloodstream.
Genetic Testing
If indicated, genetic testing will be ordered to determine how your genes may affect your outcomes with medications commonly prescribed.
Psychiatric Evaluation
3 face to face sessions with psychiatrist.
Psychological Evaluation
3 face to face sessions with psychologist.
Psychosocial Assessment
Interview to gather background and historical information.
Psychological Testing
Battery of psychological tests, as indicated.
Family Systems Evaluation
Three sessions with a family therapist: the client alone, the family alone, client and the family together.
Clinical Case Conference
All clinicians participate in a discussion reviewing all data collected. All outside providers are encouraged to participate.
Feedback Session
Client and family meet with clinical team to discuss findings and recommendations
Comprehensive Report
A full report of all findings and recommendations will be provided to the client.