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This page contains several informational articles about various topics relating to different psychological issues. Check back periodically for more insightful articles. If you feel you may need psychological testing or counseling, please contact us.

Psychological Testing is Not Like Therapy: A Breakdown of the Process

The testing process itself is very different from traditional therapy. That is, testing has a clear beginning, middle, and end. The beginning is the initial intake interview, the middle is the testing itself, and the end is the feedback session. The amount of time each step takes depends on the clinician’s personal style and the complexity of the referral question.

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The ABC’s of Chronic Pain

We often think of pain as something to share with our primary care doctors or a specialist, thinking—Why talk about a physical health issue with a mental health provider? But in reality, chronic pain impacts our mental health in many ways, and there are a variety of mental health approaches that can help manage it.

From Wishful Thinking to Real Results: The SMART Way to Set Goals

Every January, millions of us resolve to change—whether it’s to get healthier, become more organized, or improve our relationships. But whether or not you made a New Year’s resolution for 2025, each of us has something we would like to improve about our lives.

FAQs

Comprehensive Psychological Testing to Give You Greater Insight Into Yourself

Meredith Psychological & Testing Services (MPTS) can provide comprehensive psychological assessments that will give the individual greater insight into their thought processes, learning styles, and behaviors.

Livonia Therapists

Professional Family Therapy Services at Meredith Psychological & Testing Services

Family conflicts can be more challenging than normal conflicts due to heightened feelings of frustration, hurt, and misunderstanding. Meredith Psychological & Testing Services can provide you and your family members with the guidance and support needed for improved communication that can help everyone work through these issues.

Relationship Concerns

Tips to Handle Holiday Stress

With the holiday season fast approaching, there is always extra stress involved. Whether it’s trying to find the time and money to complete shopping, the added stress of having a house full of family members, or any other related stressors, there are simple things you can do to help alleviate some of that stress, so you can better enjoy the holiday season.

Cascade Therapists

Family Therapy to Help Improve Communication

The family dynamic can become complicated and frustrating when conflicts aren’t resolved successfully. These conflicts can manifest in numerous ways, whether they concern struggling with a disobedient child, an impending divorce, or any other challenges.

Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Get Psychological Therapy to Address Self-Destructive Behaviors

Life can be difficult, and there are times in which the ways we cope with pain and emotional stress are harmful. These self-destructive behaviors serve different purposes for different people, so it’s important to get the professional support you need to find better, healthier ways of dealing with the feelings you’re experiencing.

Our Team

Understand Yourself Better with a Psychological Assessment

Meredith Psychological & Testing Services (MPTS) can perform extensive psychological assessments to help you get a better understanding of how you think and learn, and why your behave in the ways you do.

Trauma, Grief, and Loss

Trauma Therapy to Get Through Difficult Times

Trauma can have long-lasting effects that make coping difficult, especially when you consider that most of the trauma we face comes without warning. It can be a real shock to the system and change your whole outlook.

Psychometricians

Family Therapy to Strengthen Relationships

From the moment we are born, we build and maintain relationships, with the strongest being with our parents and family. As time goes on, these relationships can become complex and complicated for a variety of reasons, making communication in these relationships more difficult.

Anxiety and Mood Disorders

A Wide Range of Psychological Assessments in Four Stages

Meredith Psychological & Testing Services (MPTS) offers thorough psychological assessments that will help us, and you, better understand how you think, learn, and behave in order to shed some light on the causes of your personal struggles.