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AGES 5+

Diagnostic
Evaluations

Online for Residents of
Texas • Washington • Oregon

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Clarity is the first step toward meaningful change.

When you’ve been navigating difficulties with focus, learning, mood, relationships, or patterns that feel stuck, it can be exhausting not knowing exactly why or what will help. I provide in-depth, trauma-informed diagnostic evaluations that go far beyond checklists, helping you see the whole picture of your mental health, neurodevelopment, and learning profile.

I specialize in identifying and understanding:

  • Neurodevelopment Differences

    I specialize in diagnosing developmental and neurodiverse conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD. These insights guide personalized treatment plans.

  • Learning Disorders

    I specialize in identifying and understanding auditory and visual processing differences to provide tailored therapeutic and behavioral interventions.

  • Trauma-Related Conditions

    Understanding PTSD, Complex PTSD, and dissociative disorders enables personalized care. Symptoms can be treated with EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and other integrative approaches.

  • Mood Disorders

    Depression, bipolar spectrum disorders, and generalized or specific anxiety are unique in the set of experiences, triggers, and underlying causes present in each individual.

  • Substance Use Disorders

    Screening, diagnostic clarity, and recommendations for treatment or support informed by psychological complexities create an opportunity for longterm recovery.

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MY APPROACH

A Whole-Person, Trauma-Informed Approach

Unlike brief screenings or “one-size-fits-all” evaluations, my assessments are comprehensive, relational, and context-aware. This means I consider:

  • Your personal, cultural, and family background

  • Education and work history

  • Medical and mental health history

  • Impact of trauma, moral injury, burnout, or chronic stress

  • Environmental and systemic factors that may contribute to challenges

MEET SASHA FLORES, LCSW-S

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Our Evaluation Process

Your evaluation is a collaborative journey, and may include:

01. Clinical Interview(s)

In-depth conversations to hear your experiences, symptoms, and concerns in your own words.

02. Standardized Assessments

Evidence-based tools for accurate and reliable results.

03. Behavioral & Emotional Questionnaires

Self-report measures and, when helpful, collateral input from family or colleagues.

04. Records Review

School transcripts, medical history, prior testing, or legal/occupational documents.

05. Collateral Interviews (optional)

With permission, conversations with family members, educators, or healthcare providers to gain additional perspectives.

06. Receive Your Comprehensive Report

Every evaluation results in a detailed, plain-language written report that is clear, strengths-based, actionable and applicable.

  • Findings and diagnostic impressions explained without jargon

  • Highlighting capabilities and protective factors alongside challenges

  • Specific recommendations tailored to your needs, environment, and goals

  • Can be used to inform therapy, coordinate medical care, request school or workplace accommodations (IEP/504), assist in legal proceedings, or guide personal development

Why an Evaluation Matters

A diagnosis isn’t a life sentence—it’s a map. Understanding why you experience certain challenges can open doors to the right resources, strategies, and supports. For many, a comprehensive evaluation brings relief, validation, and a sense of being truly seen for the first time.

I don’t just hand you a report and send you on your way. If you choose, we can also:

  • Review your results together in detail, ensuring you feel confident in understanding them

  • Discuss next steps for therapy, coaching, or medical care

  • Provide referrals to trusted professionals and services

  • Offer follow-up consultations as you integrate new supports into your life

Whether you’re seeking clarity for yourself, your child, or as part of legal, educational, or occupational needs, my goal is to make the process respectful, thorough, and empowering.

You deserve answers—and a path forward that reflects your strengths, values, and story.

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“"Diagnosis should be the beginning of the conversation, not the end." — Thomas Insel, M.D.

In my work, a diagnosis is a roadmap not a definition of who you are.