You or Your Child Struggling?
Get Answers & Unlock Your Potential.
Don't let learning hurdles hold your family back. At Texas Counseling Center, we provide comprehensive psychological testing to pinpoint the root cause of academic and behavioral struggles, opening the door to the support you deserve.
Understanding Your Unique Path
When to Seek Help
It can be heart-wrenching to watch someone you love struggle without knowing why. You might consider testing if you or your child are experiencing:Academic Roadblocks
Persistent difficulty with math concepts, reading fluency, or writing, potentially signaling a specific learning disability.Attention Issues
Inability to focus, impulsivity, or trouble completing tasks, which may require TOVA / CPT testing for ADHD.Social Struggles
Difficulty interpreting social cues or non-verbal communication (signs of a non-verbal learning disorder).Behavioral Challenges
Unexplained emotional outbursts or behavioral issues in school or at home.Unlock the Support You Need
Proper evaluation is the key to accessing essential resources. Our comprehensive reports are designed to help you:
Secure School Accommodations
Understand Learning Styles
Fulfill Legal Requirements
Gold-Standard Testing We Offer
We use widely recognized, evidence-based assessments to ensure accuracy and acceptance by schools and institutions:Woodcock-Johnson (WJ-IV) Testing
To assess academic achievement and identify learning disabilities.WAIS-IV / WISC-V IQ Testing
The Wechsler scales are the industry standard for measuring intellectual ability in children and adults.TOVA / CPT Testing
Computerized tests specifically designed to objectively measure attention and impulsivity for ADHD diagnosis.
Compassion Meets Expertise
Meet Dr. Stephen Tate
Your journey is guided by Dr. Stephen Tate, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 35 years of experience. With a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Dr. Tate offers a unique, holistic approach that honors both your mental health and spiritual values.
Dr. Tate believes in ethical, affordable care. He operates as a "Gatekeeper," ensuring you never pay for a test you don't actually need.
Our Testing Process
We know psychological testing can feel overwhelming and expensive. We have streamlined our process to be transparent, cost-effective, and supportive.The "Gatekeeper" Clinical Interview
We start with a thorough intake session with Dr. Tate, including a family tree (genogram) analysis. This is our most important step. Dr. Tate determines exactly which tests are necessary—and which are not—potentially saving you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary fees.
The Testing Day
In a comfortable, supportive environment, we administer the selected standardized instruments (such as the WAIS-IV or WJ-IV). We ensure the pacing helps the examinee feel at ease to perform their best.
Feedback & Roadmap
Once the results are analyzed, we sit down with you to review the full report. We don't just hand you data; we provide a clear explanation and a practical roadmap for next steps, including therapy recommendations or school advocacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
