EVALUATIONS
Short-Term Disability & Mental Health Leave Evaluations in NYC
We understand that mental health challenges can impact various areas of your life, whether it’s navigating work, socializing, travel, or daily activities. Sometimes, additional support is needed to help manage these challenges, whether through medical leave from work or school, an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), or other accommodations. We offer thorough evaluations conducted by our founding psychologist, Dr. Gluck to help guide you toward the support that works best for you.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations
If you're considering an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) to support your emotional well-being, we can help. ESAs provide comfort, stability, and relief, assisting you with life's stresses.
Our evaluation process includes a detailed clinical assessment to determine if an ESA is appropriate for you.
If eligible, you’ll receive a formal ESA letter that can be used for housing accommodations and travel.
Medical Leave Evaluations
If you're needing medical leave from work or school due to mental health concerns, we offer extensive mental health evaluations to assess your needs and provide the necessary documentation in 1-2 days.
Our process involves a comprehensive assessment to determine how your mental health may be impacting your ability to work or function daily.
Once we understand your specific situation, we can provide the required documentation to support your medical leave request.
Here’s How it Works
Our evaluation process typically takes 1-2 sessions and includes:
Clinical Mental Health Assessment: We’ll explore your emotional and psychological needs in a thoughtful, thorough assessment.
Eligibility Determination: We’ll discuss how a formal letter could provide support and ensure all necessary criteria are met.
Formal Support Letter: Once eligible, you’ll receive a formal letter that can be used for medical leave, housing accommodations, and travel (24-48 hour turnaround).
We’re here to make the process easy, professional, and supportive.
If you believe an evaluation could improve your quality of life, we’ll guide you every step of the way to ensure you get the support you need.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Frequently Asked Questions About Short- Term Disability Evaluations
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Yes. A licensed psychologist is able to complete documentation supporting a short-term disability claim or medical leave.
As part of our evaluation process, we'll assess your symptoms and level of functioning to determine whether documentation is clinically appropriate.
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Many people seek an evaluation because they're experiencing significant anxiety, burnout, depression, trauma symptoms, or emotional exhaustion that is interfering with their ability to work. A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether a leave of absence or workplace accommodation may be appropriate based on your individual circumstances.
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Absolutely. You do not need to be an established therapy client to schedule a mental health evaluation. Many people reach out because they're struggling for the first time or have reached a point where work is no longer manageable. We'll conduct a thorough assessment and discuss appropriate recommendations based on your needs.
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No. Our role is to provide an objective psychological evaluation and, when clinically appropriate, complete documentation based on our professional assessment. We cannot guarantee approval from your employer or insurance company, and we only provide recommendations that are supported by the evaluation.
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Your evaluation includes a comprehensive discussion of your current symptoms, mental health history, work responsibilities, level of functioning, and the challenges you're experiencing. If documentation is clinically appropriate, we'll provide recommendations and complete the necessary paperwork to support your request for a leave of absence or workplace accommodations.
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Burnout can have a significant impact on your mental health, concentration, motivation, and ability to function at work. If you're feeling emotionally exhausted, detached from your work, or struggling to meet the demands of your job, an evaluation can help determine whether a medical leave or other treatment recommendations may be appropriate. You don't have to wait until you're completely overwhelmed to seek support.
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Absolutely. Many people reach out because they're exhausted, overwhelmed, and feeling like they have nothing left to give. You may be struggling to get out of bed, crying before work, unable to concentrate, dreading Monday mornings, or feeling like you're constantly in survival mode.
If you're wondering whether you can keep going, a mental health evaluation can help determine whether a medical leave, workplace accommodations, or another treatment plan may be appropriate. Our goal is to provide a thoughtful, objective assessment and help you understand your options so you can begin prioritizing your well-being.
You don't have to wait until you're completely falling apart to ask for help.
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If reading this page feels especially personal because you're barely holding it together, we're glad you found us. You deserve support. If you're experiencing a mental health emergency or feel that you may be at immediate risk of harming yourself or someone else, please call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call or text 988 for immediate crisis support. You don't have to go through this alone.