Mental health evaluation is an important process that involves the assessment of an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. These evaluations help to identify potential mental health issues and determine appropriate treatment options.
New York, New York, August 12, 2023, Dr. Voulgarakis’s primary expertise is in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. Paired with his training in behavior analysis, he uses his diverse pre- and post-doctoral training experiences to tailor the assessment battery to the needs of each person and referral question. Dr. Voulgarakis has provided clinical evaluations for infants through adults and also teaches and conducts research on clinical child and adult assessment.
Mental health evaluation is an important process that involves the assessment of an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. These evaluations help to identify potential mental health issues and determine appropriate treatment options. Dr. Voulgarakis offers various types of mental health evaluations, each with its own purpose and scope. The type of evaluation used will depend on the individual’s needs, symptoms, and the reason for seeking evaluation.
The most common evaluations include:
- ADHD Evaluation: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that affects adults as well as children. It is characterized by difficulty in maintaining attention and controlling behavior.
- Autism Evaluation: Dr. Voulgarakis is an expert in autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. He has trained in a variety of settings including the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Spectrum Services NYC, and the NYU Langone Medical Center.
- Disability Evaluation: Psychological disability evaluations are a crucial part of determining whether an individual is eligible for certain types of benefits or services. These evaluations are typically conducted by an experienced clinical psychologist who has the necessary training and expertise to assess the individual’s mental health and functioning.
- Neurodevelopmental and Early Childhood Evaluation: Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions that affect the development of the brain. Common examples include autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), language and communication disorders, and learning disabilities. These conditions can cause difficulty with communication and social interactions, learning, and behavior.
- Neuropsychological Evaluation: Neuropsychological testing is a comprehensive assessment of a person’s cognitive and social-emotional functioning. It is used to assess learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, academic ability and other psychological processes.
- General Psychological Evaluation: Adult psychological evaluations are an important part of understanding the mental health and wellbeing of individuals. These evaluations can provide insight into a person’s general functioning, personality, mental status, mental health challenges, and more.
- Health/Pre-Surgical: Health Psychology evaluation is a process of evaluating how a person’s behavior, illness and wellness are related to their psychological state. It involves examining the psychological, social, environmental, and biological factors that influence an individual’s health and healing.
- Psychoeducational Evaluations: Psychoeducational evaluations are a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s cognitive, academic, and psychological functioning. It is used to identify learning disorders such as dyslexia or math disorder, as well as other specific learning disabilities.
He is currently an Assistant Professor of Child Study at St. Joseph’s University, New York, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Voulgarakis maintains a private practice in New York City, is currently an executive board member of the NYSPA Forensic Psychology division. He regularly provides consultation and training, and has served as an expert witness and evaluator.
Dr. Voulgarakis is also active in research, policy, and teaching. He is an editorial board member for The Clinical Neuropsychologist, reviewer for Children’s Health Care, and sits on several university and external committees. His work has appeared in other outlets such as Autism Spectrum News and at both national and international research conferences.
Dr. Voulgarakis is currently available in-person by appointment at his office on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, or for evaluations with advanced scheduling in San Francisco. Telehealth is offered for individuals located anywhere in the state of New York or California.
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