How a Psychological Assessment in Vienna, VA Can Help You or Your Child Thrive
- Nashwa Ghali
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Have you ever felt like something just isn’t adding up, whether it’s your child’s struggles in school, your teen’s emotional ups and downs, or your own difficulty staying focused and organized as an adult? You’ve tried to find answers, but everything feels uncertain.
That’s where a psychological or neuropsychological assessment can make all the difference.
I’m Dr. Nashwa Ghali, a resident in psychology with a passion for helping individuals and families gain clarity, confidence, and the right tools for growth. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological testing for clients ages 10 through 64, serving Northern Virginia and the D.C. area.
What Makes My Psychological Assessment Approach Different
My process is holistic and deeply personalized. I take the time to understand your story, not just your symptoms or test results. Every assessment begins with an in-depth interview and a thorough exploration of your history, strengths, challenges, and environment.
Whether the concern is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, learning differences, anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation, I look beyond the surface to uncover the underlying challenges.
Each client receives:
A comprehensive, easy-to-understand report that highlights both challenges and strengths
A clear explanation of results during a feedback session - no jargon, no confusion
Tailored recommendations for next steps (school accommodations, therapy, coaching, or medical follow-up)
Referrals and resources to ensure ongoing support after testing
My goal is simple: that you leave the process feeling heard, validated, informed, and equipped to move forward with confidence.
Common Questions Psychological Testing Can Answer
Does my child have ADHD, or are they just struggling with focus due to anxiety or stress?
How can I better support my teen’s learning style or emotional needs?
Why am I feeling so overwhelmed, unmotivated, or disorganized as an adult?
Is there an underlying reason my treatment hasn’t worked as expected?
How can I better understand my strengths and areas for growth?
A comprehensive assessment helps bring clarity to complex situations, offering the insight and direction that can transform frustration into understanding.
A Neurodivergence-Affirming Lens
As someone who works with clients across diverse backgrounds and neurotypes, I approach every case from a neurodivergence-affirming perspective.
That means recognizing that brains work differently, and that’s not something to “fix,” but something to understand and support.
Beyond Testing: A Collaborative, Family-Centered Process
For children and teens, I work closely with parents to ensure that the insights from testing translate into practical changes at home and school.
For adults, we explore how assessment results can enhance self-understanding, improve relationships, and guide next steps in therapy, work, or personal growth.
Culturally Sensitive, Compassionate Care
As a bilingual clinician (English and Arabic) with years of experience serving clients from various cultural backgrounds, I understand how culture, family, and spirituality shape the way we experience mental health. Every assessment is tailored with these unique factors in mind because understanding context is essential to meaningful care.
Ready to Begin Your Assessment Journey?
If you’ve been wondering whether an assessment could help you or your loved one, I invite you to reach out.
You don’t need a referral and many of my clients choose to pay out of pocket for personalized, thorough evaluations without long waitlists or insurance restrictions.
You deserve clarity. You deserve answers.Let’s take the next step together.
Contact Dr. Nashwa Ghali, Resident in Psychology
Serving Northern Virginia & D.C.
Comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults