Advanced Screening
Advanced screening is a comprehensive and detailed evaluation conducted by a trained psychologist, Dr. Brian Richards to aid in the understanding of complex mental health issues. Advanced screening goes beyond basic or preliminary evaluations to provide a thorough understanding of your diagnosis and behaviors.
This accessible, straightforward assessment provides a comprehensive, evidence-based report including symptoms, self-representation, pattern recognition, and how you organize your experience of life. It also provides everyday neuroscience-based practices to help you better regulate the physiology of the stress response and improve your overall well-being.
Who is eligible?
Whether you’re new to mental health care or you’ve been in treatment for years, advanced screening can be a helpful tool to improve your treatment experience and overall well-being! Who is eligible? Adults ages 18 and over who are:
- Feeling “stuck” in their current mental health treatment.
- Seeking a detailed understanding of their mental health, including symptoms and behaviors.
- Looking for a thorough evaluation beyond basic assessment.
- Interested in personalized, neuroscience-based strategies developed by a trained psychologist to manage stress and improve overall well-being.
- Seeking an easy-to-read, evidence-based report tailored to their needs that can help them and their providers create a person-centered treatment plan for their mental health care.
- Considering psychedelic medicine for psychiatry or have taken psychedelics.
- New to mental healthcare and don’t know where to start.
What can I expect during my appointment?
- Three in-person or virtual appointments with a trained psychologist – you choose!
- In-depth information is collected through a narrative evaluation in the 1st appointment
- Self-report screening measures are completed via Gladstone’s patient portal
- Review the results of your assessment together a few weeks later in the 2nd appointment
- Take home an easy-to-read report that can be shared with your healthcare providers
How is this different from neuropsychological testing?
Advanced screening is different from Neuropsychological assessments, which assess cognitive functioning. It is not intended for the assessment or diagnosis of brain injuries, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or developmental disorders. These assessments are not currently performed at Gladstone.
Get Started Today
Schedule an appointment: To get started, call us at 443-708-5856 and choose the “new appointment” option, send an email to new.patient@gladstonepsych.com, or simply click the “Request Appointment” button at the top of this page. Schedule your first appointment today!
Insurance accepted: Carefirst/BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, and United. Self-pay rates are also available.
Locations: Advanced Screening is available virtually or in person at Gladstone’s Mt. Washington office