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 opinions, 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
Our assessment is customized to address the referral questions and needs of each client. Information is gathered through individual interviews, records review, and formal testing. Once all data has been collected, all clinicians who have assessed the client meet for a case conference during which we present our individual analyses of the client. We then discuss and interrogate our findings to create a unified and cohesive formulation of the client’s psychological profile. We then use this formulation to create an individualized treatment recommendation and compile a list of referrals. A feedback session is then held with the client and, when indicated, members of the client’s support system to discuss our final formulation and treatment recommendations. A formal written report of all findings and recommendations are also provided to the client for future use.
Assessments typically take two weeks but the timeframe is flexible to accommodate the schedule of the client. .
Intake
Initial meeting to understand the client’s current presentation and the reason for assessment.
Review of Records
Review of all previous hospital, clinical, and medical records that the client provides.
Collateral Interviews
Information gathering with client’s providers and family.
Blood Work, Genetic Testing, Outside Consults
When indicated, blood work, genetic testing, and/or consultations with outside providers are ordered.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Multiple individual sessions with Dr. Smith.
Psychological Evaluation
Multiple individual sessions with Dr. Braun.
Psychosocial Assessment
Interview to gather background and historical information.
Psychological Testing
Battery of psychological tests, as indicated.
Family Dynamics Evaluation
Multiple sessions with a family therapist:. Sessions usually include assessments of the client and family separately and together. Permutations will be determined based on the configuration of the client’s primary support system.
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.