Personality & Emotional Functioning
Personality and Emotional Functioning Evaluations
Personality and emotional functioning evaluations are designed to provide a deeper understanding of how a person experiences themselves, relates to others, manages emotions, copes with stress, and responds to life circumstances. These evaluations can be especially helpful when symptoms feel complex, longstanding, confusing, or difficult to explain through a brief clinical conversation alone.
At Center for Balanced Living, these evaluations are completed with care, clinical depth, and respect for the whole person. The goal is not to reduce someone to a diagnosis, but to better understand the patterns that may be shaping their distress, relationships, coping style, and treatment needs.
Who Might Benefit
Is this evaluation right for you?
Adults and teens seeking deeper self-understanding
People navigating mood, anxiety, or relational patterns
Those wanting clarity to guide therapy and treatment planning
Questions, answered
Ask Dr. Serravalle
Short answers to the questions families ask most. Tap any clip to play.
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01How long does the process take?
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02Do I need a screening or a comprehensive evaluation?
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03Faster and less expensive. What is the trade-off?
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04What if cost is standing in the way?
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05How should I prepare for intake?
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06What happens on testing day?
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07What if my child won't cooperate?
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08Why doesn't the report come at the feedback session?
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09What is the Tuesday Q&A?
What to Expect
The Evaluation Process
Most families begin with a comprehensive screening, which is as thorough as we can be within your insurance benefit. When a question calls for more, a full comprehensive evaluation is available, though insurance does not cover it. From intake to feedback, the process usually takes about four to six weeks.
Tuesday Q&A
Every Tuesday at 6 p.m. on Zoom, Dr. Serravalle walks through the process and answers questions. Email Kimmy to register.
Intake & History
We begin with careful listening and a thorough history.
Standardized Assessment
Evidence-based measures tailored to the referral question.
Feedback Session
We review findings together, in plain language.
Written Summary
A clear report with recommendations and next steps.
Get Started
Request an Evaluation
Tell us a little about what you are seeking clarity on, and we will guide you through the next step. We usually reach out within 24-48 hours.
This form is not intended for emergencies or urgent mental health concerns. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.