Developmental and Diagnostic Evaluations

Clarify Concerns. Understand Symptoms. Explore Next Steps.

Sometimes, you or your child may face challenges that leave you wondering what’s really going on. You may be asking:

  • Is this normal development?

  • Is there something more happening?

  • Do I (or my child) meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis?

  • What are the next steps for treatment or support?

At Mensink Counseling & Consulting, our comprehensive assessment services are designed to help you explore these questions in a collaborative, trauma-informed, and supportive environment. Evaluations offer clarity, provide answers, and guide meaningful next steps for care and treatment.

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    Explore

    The first step in the evaluation process is exploration. You may be seeking assessment for a variety of reasons, such as:

    - Concerns about your child’s social-emotional development, behavior, or mental health
    - Personal experiences with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health symptoms
    - Uncertainty about whether current challenges reflect typical development or something more significant
    - A desire for formal diagnosis to support treatment planning

    We take time to understand the concerns you bring forward and select assessment tools and strategies that best address your individual questions and needs.

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    Clarify

    No two individuals are the same. Our assessments take into account the unique biological, psychological, relational, and environmental factors that may be influencing symptoms or development.

    Through the evaluation process, we clarify:

    - Areas of concern vs. areas of age-appropriate development
    - Underlying mental health conditions or diagnoses
    - Individual strengths and protective factors that can be built upon
    - Targeted areas for growth, skill-building, and intervention

    The goal is to provide a full, accurate picture to inform next steps for you or your child.

  • Understand

    One of the most powerful outcomes of assessment is gaining a deeper understanding of yourself or your child.

    Assessment can:

    - Confirm long-standing concerns or suspicions
    - Bring relief and validation to experiences you’ve struggled to put into words
    - Offer new insight that leads to more effective, tailored interventions
    - Provide clear recommendations for treatment, school supports, or specialized services

    We believe that with understanding comes empowerment — and from that, more targeted care and greater peace of mind.

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Diagnostic Evaluations
(Adults 18+)

A comprehensive mental health evaluation for adults seeking clarification of mental health symptoms and formal diagnosis to guide treatment planning.

This one-time service includes:

  • Clinical interview and direct observation

  • Collaboration with healthcare and mental health providers, as needed

  • Review of relevant medical, psychological, and treatment records

  • Screening tools and standardized assessments

  • A written report with diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations

You don’t have to navigate these questions alone.
Our evaluation process is designed to offer clarity, comfort, and a clear path forward. Contact us to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward understanding and support.

Types of Evaluations We Offer

Developmental Wellness Checks
(Ages 6 months – 17 years)

A comprehensive developmental and mental health evaluation designed for infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents who may be experiencing delays, emotional challenges, or behavioral concerns.

This one-time service includes:

  • Clinical interview with caregivers and child

  • Direct observation of child (in multiple settings, if appropriate)

  • Collaboration with educators, healthcare providers, and service professionals

  • Review of relevant medical, educational, and psychological records

  • Standardized screening and assessment tools

  • A written report with diagnostic findings and clinical recommendations for services and support

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