Integrative Therapeutic Assessment

A collaborative, compassionate way to understand your mind and discover what helps you thrive.

Schedule your free 15-min consultation to find out if therapeutic assessment might be a good fit for you.

Overview

At Constellation Mental Health Services, we believe that psychological assessment should be more than data points and diagnoses.

Our approach to Integrative Therapeutic Assessment explores the patterns beneath your experiences so you leave with language for who you are, what you need, and how to move forward.

Originally developed by Dr. Stephen E. Finn, Therapeutic Assessment offers a collaborative, person-led approach that in our opinion, bridges the science of psychology with the art of therapy.

Instead of asking “What’s wrong with me?” we examine “What’s true about me and how can I live more fully as myself?”

This process transforms assessment into an experience of insight and connection. It’s not about labeling who you are, it’s about helping you see yourself clearly, kindly, and completely.

What Makes This Approach Different

Typical psychological assessments can feel clinical, rushed, or disconnected from the person behind the data.

Integrative Therapeutic Assessment slows the process down and reimagines it as a series of meaningful conversations supported by selective, thoughtful use of psychological tools.

Together, we explore the patterns that shape your experiences not to label, but to learn and understand.

You’ll walk away not just with answers, but with a deeper sense of your own inner landscape: how you think, feel, connect, and grow.

This approach may be ideal for:

Adults who want to explore their mental health and/or neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, giftedness, learning differences) in an affirming and strengths-based way
Individuals who have felt misunderstood or mislabeled by past assessments
People navigating trauma, grief, or identity transitions who want to understand patterns of adaptation
Clients seeking to bridge insight and action to move from “what’s wrong with me?” to “how do I thrive as I am?”
Those who value reflection, meaning, and relational understanding in their personal growth

How it Works
8 Sessions

Session 1: Collaborative Intake & Goal Setting

Session 2: Assessment Activities (2‑Hour Testing Block)

Session 3: Narrative Exploration

Sessions 4 & 5: Focused Review of Functioning

Session 6: Integrative Understanding

Sessions 7 & 8: Recommendations, Planning & Support

What's Included:

Assessment Summary Report

Professional Psychological Summary Report

~includes diagnoses if applicable

~recommendations to help you continue growth and learning

~information about supportive services you may find helpful

Integration and aftercare sessions

Follow-up support to help with your follow-through

~supportive coaching and guidance around planning and implementing goals that align with your new understanding of who you are and what you want.

~designed to help you navigate the next steps

What You Will Leave With:

Clear language for your strengths, needs, and patterns
Practical supports (routines, accommodations, communication tips)
A kinder narrative about how your brain and nervous system work
Next-step options for care, school, or work

FAQ

Is this the same as a clinical diagnostic assessment?

Not necessarily. Diagnosis can be explored when relevant and is part of what you are seeking; but Therapeutic Assessment prioritizes understanding and practical alignment. You can request a psychological report if you require documentation of the findings and diagnoses (where applicable).