Depression Testing for All Ages in Philadelphia, NJ, NYC & Online

Depression Testing & Expert Recommendations for IEPs, 504s, College Accommodations, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities.



🌧️ Leonard Evaluation's Depression Assessments


Brief & Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments for Mood Concerns in Children, Teens, College Students & Adults.  Is your child increasingly withdrawn, irritable, or losing interest in friends or activities they used to enjoy? Are you—or someone you care about—struggling with persistent sadness, low energy, poor motivation, difficulty concentrating, or feelings of hopelessness?  These could be signs of depression, which can look different depending on age, personality, and environment. A comprehensive psychological evaluation helps clarify whether depression is present, how it’s affecting the individual, and what supports can make a meaningful difference.

🔍 What’s Included in a Depression Evaluation

We offer in-depth, age-appropriate evaluations for individuals experiencing possible symptoms of depression or emotional distress. Each evaluation is designed to understand the individual’s emotional well-being, rule out other potential conditions, and provide a clear diagnostic picture.  Each depression evaluation may include:

  • Clinical interviews (with caregivers for children)
  • Standardized depression rating scales (e.g., PHQ-9, CDI-2, BDI-II)
  • Emotional and behavioral functioning checklists
  • Screening for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and other co-occurring concerns
  • Cognitive, executive functioning, and attention screening (if indicated)
  • Self-report inventories and narrative reflection (for teens and adults)
  • Review of relevant school, therapy, or medical records

We evaluate how symptoms impact daily life—academically, socially, emotionally, and professionally—and explore the psychological, cognitive, and environmental factors contributing to the current difficulties.

🧠 Benefits of Depression Testing

Depression isn’t just sadness—it can quietly affect attention, motivation, energy, mood regulation, academic performance, and interpersonal relationships. In children, it may appear as irritability, withdrawal, or somatic complaints. In adolescents and adults, it can lead to burnout, self-doubt, or emotional numbness.  Our evaluations provide:

  • Clarity about whether clinical depression is present—and its severity
  • Differentiation between depression and other diagnoses (e.g., anxiety, ADHD, trauma)
  • Eligibility for 504 Plans, IEPs, or accommodations in school settings
  • Eligibility documentation for college disability services or exam accommodations (e.g., SAT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, MPRE, Bar Exam)
  • Guidance for treatment recommendations, including therapy, medication consultation, and school-based support
  • Validation, understanding, and hope for those struggling with invisible challenges

A diagnosis isn’t a label—it’s a starting point. When individuals understand what’s going on and why, they can begin to move forward with confidence and direction.

🌟 Why Choose Leonard Educational Evaluations?

At Leonard Educational Evaluations, we take depression seriously—and we take our responsibility to assess it with compassion, precision, and integrity just as seriously.

  • Outstanding Reputation: Known for professionalism, warmth, and reliability across families, schools, and clinical communities.
  • 20+ Years of Experience: Expert in identifying and supporting complex emotional and psychological concerns.
  • Clinical + Educational Insight: Our evaluations reflect a deep understanding of mental health and its impact in school, college, and workplace settings.
  • Dual Credentials: Our clinicians are cross-trained in clinical psychology and school-based systems.
  • Practical Recommendations: We provide clear, customized reports that are useful for families, therapists, schools, and colleges.
  • Highly Trusted: Routinely referred by therapists, pediatricians, school counselors, and disability services offices.
  • Fully Licensed & Cleared: All evaluators are certified and background-checked.
  • Committed to Excellence: We stay current with the latest clinical research, tools, and policy changes in mental health and education.
  • Available In-Person & Online: Serving clients in PA (Philadelphia, Newtown, King of Prussia, Allentown) NJ (Cherry Hill, Princeton, Summit), New York City, and via secure telehealth platforms.

đź“ž Schedule a Depression Evaluation

If depression is affecting your child, your teen, or yourself, a comprehensive evaluation can offer clarity, understanding, and a path to healing.  Call 267-702-6328 or complete our contact form here to schedule a depression evaluation with a trusted expert.