Frequently Asked Questions

A psychological evaluation consists of a clinical interview (in our office), administration of a number of psychological tests (paper and pencil testing) and collecting of any additional, or collateral, information which can help us understand your situation. The psychological evaluation culminates in a typewritten, single-spaced report, which is typically 10 to 15 pages in length. The final report is very detailed and summarizes our findings and impressions, for you (your attorney; employer; other professional who may have referred you) to use in going forward with your situation. We remain available for any questions or recommendations as you go through the evaluation process. There are no risks or harmful procedures involved. We explain each step to you as we go along. 

We are happy to answer any questions you may have prior to making an appointment, or any questions along the way of the evaluation.

We typically see a person at least twice in our office for the interview and testing. We don’t want you to feel rushed, we want to be able to carefully obtain all information, and we want all details and information to be correct. It typically takes 3 weeks from the time of your last appointment with us until the final report is completed.

Dr. Lawson and Dr. Hays are experienced psychologists. They are known within the Houston and surrounding counties for their respective areas of expertise. Dr. Lawson and Dr. Hays are a married couple, and have worked together conducting evaluations of a variety of types for over 20 years. We are friendly and understanding, we listen, and we work closely with you to understand your complete story. We will be candid with you about our findings and impressions. We give full attention to detail, remain in touch with outside parties whom you authorize us to be in touch with (your attorney; your employer; etc.) and we explain to you the procedures that we are conducting to put you at ease throughout the entire process. As mentioned, Dr. Lawson and Dr. Hays work together, but we do not charge double the price. Our fees entail two expert psychologists working together to provide you with a thorough and very detailed psychological evaluation.