Business Details
Trusted Psychological Evaluation Services in Silver Spring, MD
Giunta & Associates is a group of dedicated psychologists serving the Washington DC area with comprehensive psychological evaluation services. Our practice specializes in personalized assessments tailored to address educational, neurological, and forensic needs across all age groups. We prioritize direct client engagement through every evaluation phase, delivering accessible reports and timely feedback. Our team of experienced professionals conducts psychoeducational testing, neuropsychological evaluations, and forensic consultations while maintaining a commitment to short turnaround times and client-centered care. With flexible service options including in-office visits, home assessments, and remote telehealth evaluations, we ensure accessibility for diverse client needs. Our psychologists bring specialized expertise in geriatric neuropsychology, differential diagnosis, and personality assessment, supported by decades of combined professional experience.We emphasize collaboration with referring practitioners and provide caregiver support, school advocacy, and follow-up consultation as integral parts of our service model. Our office location in Silver Spring, Maryland features private parking and immediate appointment access without crowded waiting areas. Through rigorous assessment methodologies and culturally sensitive approaches, we deliver actionable insights that inform treatment plans, educational accommodations, and legal proceedings. Our practice remains committed to advancing client well-being through evidence-based psychological evaluation practices.
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluation
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Remote Assessment
Personality Assessment
Admissions Testing
Forensic Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized psychological evaluations tailored to individual needs
- Our team includes experienced psychologists with expertise in various assessment areas
- We provide timely evaluation results with actionable recommendations
- Our practice offers flexible service options including remote telehealth assessments
- We maintain direct psychologist-client engagement throughout the evaluation process
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment identifying educational strengths and weaknesses through cognitive and academic testing. Evaluates attention, motivation, and learning style to inform school accommodations and interventions. Provides detailed recommendations for improving academic performance and resource utilization.
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Specialized assessment of cognitive functioning related to neurological conditions like dementia or head injury. Measures memory, language, and problem-solving abilities to identify cognitive impairments. Offers guidance for managing cognitive challenges in daily living activities.
Remote Assessment
Secure video-based psychological testing for clients unable to attend in-person sessions. Combines digital tools with traditional assessment methods while maintaining evaluation integrity. Requires private space and technology support for effective administration.
Personality Assessment
In-depth evaluation of psychological functioning to support therapeutic treatment planning. Examines emotional patterns and behavioral factors affecting mental health treatment. Provides therapists with actionable insights for targeted intervention strategies.
Forensic Consultation
Expert psychological evaluation services for legal proceedings including competency assessments and criminal responsibility determinations. Provides court-admissible reports and expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. Specializes in guardianship evaluations and disability determinations.
People
Carole T. Giunta
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Giunta specializes in geriatric neuropsychology with extensive forensic evaluation experience. She provides expert testimony in state and federal courts while focusing on comprehensive psychological assessments for legal and clinical purposes.
James E. Orth
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Orth conducts psychoeducational and personality assessments with expertise in learning disorders. He specializes in remote evaluation methodologies and provides comprehensive testing services for educational and therapeutic applications.
Linda R. Sapin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sapin focuses on neuropsychological assessment for neurological conditions and differential diagnosis. She specializes in cognitive evaluations for dementia staging and provides consultation services for medical professionals and families.
Questions
What types of psychological evaluations do you offer?
We provide psychoeducational testing, neuropsychological evaluations, personality assessments, forensic consultations, admissions testing, and remote telehealth assessments.
How are evaluations conducted remotely?
Remote assessments use secure HIPAA-compliant video platforms with real-time interaction, requiring a computer, stable internet, and private space.
Do you work with schools for admissions testing?
Yes, we conduct WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, and Woodcock Johnson achievement tests for independent schools in the Washington metropolitan area.
What should I expect during a neuropsychological evaluation?
Evaluations include cognitive testing, medical history review, and functional assessment covering memory, language, and problem-solving abilities.
How long does the evaluation process take?
Most assessments require two 4-hour testing sessions with feedback provided approximately two weeks later through formal reports.
