When symptoms overlap, guesswork slows recovery. Cura Mind and Wellness provides adult psychological testing for patients across the Houston metro, with in person evaluations in Richmond, TX and secure telehealth for portions of the intake and feedback. Led by Vivian Emuobe, MSN, BSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, our team delivers structured assessments, clear reports, and actionable next steps that reduce trial and error.
Testing answers the questions therapy and medication alone cannot, what exactly is happening, how severe it is, and what treatments are most likely to help you now.
What adult psychological testing can answer
- Is this ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, or a combination
- Are memory, attention, or processing speed affecting performance at work or school
- Is there a learning difference that was never identified
- How do personality patterns shape relationships and stress responses
- Are symptoms consistent with bipolar spectrum, OCD, or psychotic disorders
- What accommodations or supports are justified for testing, employment, or professional licensure
- What objective data should guide medication and therapy choices
Who benefits from adult testing
- Professionals in energy, health care, education, or tech who work hard yet struggle with focus, organization, or stress tolerance
- College and graduate students who study for hours yet underperform on timed exams
- Adults who have tried multiple medications without relief and want data to guide the next step
- Individuals with complex histories, trauma, medical conditions, or overlapping symptoms where clarity is essential
The Houston context, why local life matters
Patients in Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, Missouri City, and Fort Bend County juggle long commutes, rotating shifts, high stakes deadlines, heat related fatigue, and family responsibilities. Our testing schedule respects that reality. We plan efficient, well paced sessions, provide breaks, and use telehealth for parts of the intake and feedback so you miss less work and stay on track.
Types of evaluations we offer
Diagnostic clarification
Integrated testing for mood, anxiety, trauma related, obsessive compulsive, psychotic, and personality presentations.
Cognitive and executive functioning
Measures of attention, working memory, processing speed, problem solving, planning, and mental flexibility.
ADHD, adult
Performance based attention tasks, rating scales, collateral input, and differential diagnosis so treatment fits the true problem.
Learning and academic screening, adults
Reading fluency, comprehension, writing, and math screening when achievement barriers persist.
Memory and neuropsychological screening
Brief batteries that flag cognitive concerns and guide referrals for full neuropsychology when needed.
Personality and coping patterns
Evidence based inventories that clarify strengths, vulnerabilities, and therapy targets.
Documentation oriented assessments
Reports that may support workplace accommodations, academic testing accommodations, or return to work, when criteria are met.
How the process works
- Inquiry and triage: We clarify goals, the questions you need answered, and whether psychological testing, ADHD testing, or a different service is the best fit.
- Intake and records review: You complete digital questionnaires, consent forms, and share any past evaluations or school records. We may request collateral input from a partner or family member to strengthen accuracy.
- Testing session, in person: Most batteries take two to six hours depending on scope. You will complete standardized tasks for memory, attention, problem solving, and emotional patterns. Breaks are built in, comfort and pacing matter.
- Scoring and interpretation: Results are normed, integrated, and interpreted in context, clinical history, culture, language experience, education, and medical factors.
- Feedback session: Within a typical two to three week window, timelines may vary, we meet to explain findings in clear language, answer questions, and translate data into a plan you can use.
- Written report: You receive a concise, clinically rigorous report that summarizes results, diagnosis when present, treatment recommendations, and accommodation guidance when appropriate.
What we evaluate, in more detail
- Attention and executive function, sustained attention, impulsivity, working memory, planning, organization
- Learning and memory, short term recall, delayed recall, recognition, verbal and visual memory
- Processing speed, efficiency under time pressure that often affects testing and workplace tasks
- Language and fluency, word retrieval, comprehension, reading
- Reasoning and problem solving, flexible thinking under stress
- Mood, anxiety, and trauma measures, symptom severity, avoidance patterns, hyperarousal
- Personality and coping, patterns that influence relationships, motivation, and therapy response
When medical concerns influence cognition, we coordinate with primary care or specialists and recommend full neuropsychological evaluation if indicated.
What progress looks like after testing
- A diagnosis that finally makes sense, or a clear explanation for why one is not present
- Therapy that targets the right skills and themes
- Medication choices that are more precise, with fewer side effects
- Measurable gains in focus, time management, and follow through
- Better performance on exams or at work with accommodations used appropriately
- A calmer inner narrative, because your challenges have a name and a plan
How results guide treatment
- Therapy focus: CBT for negative thought patterns, DBT skills for emotion regulation and impulsivity, trauma informed care when memories and hypervigilance drive symptoms, interpersonal work when conflict and attachment patterns are central.
- Medication guidance: Testing clarifies whether symptoms fit depression, anxiety, ADHD, or bipolar spectrum, which narrows medication options. When prior medications caused side effects or lacked benefit, pharmacogenomic gene testing at our Richmond office can inform safer choices.
- Accommodations and supports: Reports can support extended time, reduced distraction environments, note taking support, or workplace adjustments when criteria are met. We provide clear language that helps schools and employers understand what is necessary and why.
- Lifestyle and performance strategies: Sleep anchors, task batching, time blocking, structured breaks, visual systems, and digital boundaries are integrated into your plan so gains show up during real Houston weeks, not only on calm days.
A 10 to 12 week roadmap
- Weeks 1 to 2, intake, records review, test selection that fits your goals
- Weeks 3 to 4, in person testing session with breaks, scoring and interpretation begin
- Weeks 5 to 6, feedback session, written report, initial therapy and lifestyle adjustments, medication review if indicated
- Weeks 7 to 10, implement skills, submit accommodation requests if needed, coordinate with school or employer
- Weeks 11 to 12, measurement of early outcomes, refine routines, finalize maintenance plan
Pacing is flexible. The point is clarity that turns into action.
FAQs, Psychological Testing for Adults in Houston and Richmond
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No. Intake and feedback can be done by telehealth. Standardized testing is completed in person to ensure accuracy and identity verification.
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Testing documents needs when criteria are met. Final decisions are made by schools, boards, or employers.
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Most patients receive feedback and a written report within two to three weeks after testing. Timelines can vary with test scope and scheduling.
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Usually not. We will review your regimen and discuss any adjustments that improve accuracy without disrupting stability.
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We provide comprehensive psychological testing and targeted neuropsychological screening. When a full neuropsychological battery is indicated, we coordinate referrals and integrate results.
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Only if clinically appropriate and desired. Many patients begin with therapy and skills. When medication is considered, we start conservatively and monitor closely.
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Yes. It can clarify severity, reveal co-existing issues, and sharpen treatment focus, especially when progress has stalled.
Why patients choose Cura Mind and Wellness
- Board certified leadership, psychiatric expertise with hospital and outpatient experience
- Integrated services, testing, therapy, medication management, and gene testing in one practice
- Clear communication, results explained in plain language, concise reports for real world use
- Houston practical, scheduling and strategies that respect commutes, shifts, and family life
- Respectful, culturally sensitive care, your story and strengths are part of every interpretation
Take the next step with data you can trust
The right information shortens the distance between struggle and relief. Cura Mind and Wellness provides adult psychological testing for patients across Houston, with in person evaluations in Richmond and telehealth for convenience. You will leave with a clear report and a plan that fits your life.