Psychological Evaluations at DFWPMA in Fort Worth

Looking for psychological evaluations in Fort Worth? At DFW Physicians Medical Associates (DFWPMA), patients can access professional psychological assessments to better understand cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns.

Our psychological evaluation services focus on identifying possible psychological conditions, clarifying diagnoses, assessing individual strengths and difficulties, and providing recommendations based on clinical findings.

Whether you’re seeking answers about ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulties, or other psychological concerns, DFWPMA offers professional psychological assessment services to help you understand your needs and explore appropriate next steps.

Book an appointment online or call (903) 957-0082 to contact our Fort Worth location.

Address: 📍 1220 W. Presidio St., Fort Worth, TX 76102
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psychological evaluations and psychological testing in Fort Worth, Texas at DFWPMA

Why Choose DFWPMA for Psychological Evaluations in Fort Worth?

DFW Physicians Medical Associates offers psychological evaluations in Fort Worth through an experienced licensed psychologist who helps patients understand psychological symptoms, cognitive functioning, developmental differences, and behavioral concerns. Patients seeking psychological evaluations at DFWPMA can benefit from:
  • Experienced Licensed Psychologist: Access to Mark Ruggles, PhD, a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in psychological assessment and mental health services.
  • Comprehensive Psychological Assessment: Professional evaluation of emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and developmental concerns using appropriate clinical assessment methods.
  • Greater Diagnostic Clarity: Understand whether symptoms may be associated with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional disorders, or other psychological conditions.
  • Individualized Evaluations: Assessments that consider your personal history, symptoms, daily functioning, and specific reasons for seeking psychological testing.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Evaluation findings can help guide decisions about therapy, additional assessment, accommodations, or other support services.
  • Access to Additional Mental Health Services: DFWPMA also offers psychiatric care and professional counseling for patients who may benefit from additional mental health support.
  • Convenient Fort Worth Location: Psychological assessment services at 1220 W. Presidio St., Fort Worth, TX 76102.
Schedule an appointment with DFWPMA Fort Worth to discuss your psychological evaluation needs.

Meet Our Psychological Evaluation Provider in Fort Worth

Psychological evaluations at DFWPMA Fort Worth are available through Mark Ruggles, PhD, a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment and mental health services.

Mark Ruggles, PhD

Mark Ruggles, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing psychological assessments and mental health services. His areas of expertise include autism spectrum disorder and psychological evaluations.

Through professional psychological assessment, Dr. Ruggles helps patients better understand cognitive, emotional, developmental, and behavioral concerns. Evaluation findings can support diagnostic clarification and inform recommendations for appropriate interventions, accommodations, or additional services.

Book an appointment online to inquire about psychological evaluations with Dr. Ruggles at DFWPMA Fort Worth.

Psychology Services at DFWPMA

What Can Psychological Evaluations in Fort Worth Help Identify?

Psychological evaluations can help identify cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and developmental conditions that affect learning, attention, relationships, and everyday functioning. At DFWPMA Fort Worth, professional psychological assessment can help patients better understand their symptoms and determine whether additional testing or treatment may be appropriate.

Depending on the patient’s concerns and the type of assessment performed, psychological evaluations may help identify:

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Assessment of persistent inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and executive functioning difficulties that may interfere with school, work, or daily responsibilities.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Evaluation of social communication differences, repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, developmental history, and adaptive functioning.
  • Learning Difficulties: Assessment of challenges involving reading, writing, mathematics, memory, or information processing that may indicate a need for additional educational or psychological testing.
  • Cognitive Functioning Concerns: Evaluation of attention, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities when clinically indicated.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Assessment of persistent worry, fear, avoidance behaviors, and related symptoms that may interfere with everyday functioning.
  • Depressive Disorders: Evaluation of persistent low mood, reduced motivation, loss of interest, concentration difficulties, and other symptoms associated with depression.
  • Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties: Assessment of emotional regulation, behavioral patterns, interpersonal difficulties, and psychological distress.
  • Developmental and Adaptive Functioning Concerns: Identification of difficulties involving communication, independence, social functioning, or everyday practical skills.

Not every psychological evaluation assesses all these conditions. The specific concerns examined depend on the referral question, clinical findings, available assessment tools, and the psychologist’s scope of practice.

Psychological testing can also help distinguish between conditions with overlapping symptoms. For example, attention difficulties may be associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or other contributing factors.

Looking for answers about psychological or behavioral concerns? Contact DFWPMA Fort Worth to inquire about available psychological evaluation services.

What Psychological Evaluation Services Are Available at DFWPMA Fort Worth?

At DFWPMA Fort Worth, psychological evaluation services may involve clinical interviews, behavioral assessment, standardized psychological testing, cognitive assessment, and diagnostic interpretation. The assessment methods selected depend on the patient’s concerns, clinical history, and evaluation goals.

Our psychological assessment services can help patients explore the following evaluation components when clinically appropriate:

  • Clinical Psychological Evaluation: Review of symptoms, psychological history, current concerns, and daily functioning to understand possible mental health conditions.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment: Evaluation of developmental history, social communication, behavioral characteristics, and adaptive functioning when autism is suspected.
  • ADHD Assessment: Evaluation of attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, executive functioning, and relevant developmental history to help determine whether ADHD diagnostic criteria are met.
  • Cognitive Assessment: Assessment of intellectual abilities, reasoning, memory, attention, or information processing when relevant to the patient’s concerns.
  • Emotional and Behavioral Assessment: Examination of psychological symptoms, emotional regulation, behavior patterns, and their impact on relationships or everyday responsibilities.
  • Standardized Psychological Testing: Use of validated assessment instruments when appropriate to obtain additional information about cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.
  • Diagnostic Clarification: Interpretation of assessment findings to help identify possible psychological conditions or determine whether further evaluation is necessary.
  • Individualized Recommendations: Guidance based on assessment results, which may include psychotherapy, educational or workplace accommodations, additional testing, or specialist referrals.

Psychological evaluation methods vary according to the individual and the reason for testing. Some assessments require multiple appointments, standardized measures, or additional information from family members, teachers, or other relevant sources.

At DFWPMA Fort Worth, patients can inquire about the specific psychological testing services available, appointment requirements, and whether an evaluation matches their needs.