Would you Get Surgery Without an X-Ray? Then Don’t Start Therapy and Medications Without a Psychological Evaluation
If your child were struggling in school, would you send them straight to tutoring without knowing if they have a learning disability? Or if you had severe back pain, would you agree to surgery without an X-ray? Of course not. Yet in mental health, many jump into therapy or start medication without ever getting a proper psychological assessment.
At Clarity Psychological Testing, with locations in Kingston, MA and North Reading, MA, we believe mental healthcare should be informed—not improvised. That’s why we specialize in neuropsychological evaluations that provide a crystal-clear roadmap for therapy, medication, school accommodations, and personal growth.
The Problem: Blind Starts in Mental Health
Each year, thousands of children, teens, and adults in Massachusetts begin therapy or psychiatric medication after a brief intake or a 15-minute prescriber session. While well-meaning, this approach often overlooks the root cause of emotional or behavioral symptoms.
We see this all the time:
Children labeled as “lazy” when they actually have ADHD or a learning disability
Teens treated for depression, when trauma or executive function deficits are the real issue
Adults given anxiety meds when undiagnosed Autism Spectrum traits are causing distress
Neuropsychological Testing = Mental Health’s MRI
Just like you wouldn’t guess at a broken bone, you shouldn’t guess at a mental health diagnosis. Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations offer comprehensive insight into:
Cognitive strengths and weaknesses
Emotional functioning and personality
Attention, memory, and executive functioning
Educational testing for IEPs, 504 plans, and learning challenges
Whether you're in Kingston, North Reading, or surrounding areas like Pembroke, Wakefield, or Woburn, our assessments help answer key questions:
Is this ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or something else entirely?
Save Time, Money, and Emotional Exhaustion
Too many families spend years cycling through therapists and medication trials, when a single evaluation could clarify the path forward in just a few sessions. At Clarity, most of our testing clients feel relief and validation within weeks, not years.
Already Have a Therapist? That’s Perfect.
We collaborate closely with local therapists, pediatricians, and school counselors across Massachusetts. Your psychologist will send a clear, actionable report directly to your provider (with consent), including:
Diagnosis clarification
Treatment planning suggestions
Referrals for school or workplace accommodations
This is why many local providers refer to us first. We help them help you.
Serving Massachusetts Families from Kingston to North Reading
If you're searching for:“ADHD testing Kingston MA”
“Learning disability evaluation North Reading”
“Neuropsychologist near me”
You're in the right place.
