Psychological Testing
Testing for Children
Psychological testing is a comprehensive process to see what issues are affecting your child and design a plan of action to address the concerns.
CHILDREN
Testing for Teens
Psychological testing is a comprehensive process to see what issues are affecting your child and design a plan of action to address the concerns.
TEENS
Testing for Adults
Get a deeper understanding of your emotional state with a mental health assessment. These evaluations provide insights into your cognitive functioning.
ADULTS
We Offer Psychological Testing for Children, Teens and Adults
We understand that receiving mental health services may be intimidating, which is why at Hammond Psychology & Associates, P.A., we offer a comfortable and inviting environment.
Founder and owner, Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, has been licensed as a psychologist since 2009 and believes strongly in offering you the best care possible for your mental health needs. We are proud to serve the greater Tampa Bay community, including Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Lithia, Fish Hawk, Tampa, and surrounding areas. If you would like to work with a psychologist, please feel free to give us a call and we are happy to help.
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