Comprehend The Mind-Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services
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Mon 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMTue 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wed 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
About Comprehend The Mind-Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services
At Comprehend the Mind, we specialize in neuropsychological assessments for adults and children. Through a thorough process, we design an evaluation specifically around you. Whether it is for school, work, life, or even for legal reasons, CtM has the reliable tools and experience to advocate for your needs. We don’t just diagnose; we help you thrive with a healthier, happier life.
Areas Served
Serving Forest Hills, Queens, and surrounding areas of New York City, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Nassau County. Telehealth services available throughout New York State.Services
Psychological and Psychiatric Testing
Psychological tests are a measure of an individual’s mental processes and behavior. Some of the best regarded personality and pathology measures are standardized instruments designed to reveal aspects of an individual’s character, psychiatric or psychological makeup. Psychological assessment like most others is best completed with support from other sources, such as a detailed clinical history, and interview as well as collaboration with projective testing.
Psycho-Educational Testing
Psycho-educational testing refers to the cognitive and achievement measures used to analyze the mental processes underlying your child’s educational performance. They assess constructs such as intelligence, reading, writing and math abilities or disabilities. Learning disabilities are a neurological group of disorders that impact how one acquires and retain new information. Experts identify them by one of three approaches; the ability-achievement discrepancy, response to intervention, and a pattern of strengths and weaknesses.
Autism Testing
Comprehend the Mind is a pioneer in not only Autism testing and assessment but also education. Dr. Sanam Hafeez, our director, and a longtime advocate of neurodiversity in schools and the workplace, is the author of a textbook on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Autism. What compelled Dr. Hafeez to write the textbook was the overwhelming need for proper diagnostic methods in Autism evaluations for both children and adults.
Fitness of Duty Evaluations Practice
The Psychiatric Fitness-for-Duty Examination (FFDE) is performed to obtain unbiased psychiatric, and sometimes, neuro-cognitive, information concerning the ability of the patient to safely and effectively perform their job. The purpose of a FFDE is to protect the individual, their coworkers, and the community at large. The goal of the FFDE should be to provide clarity on the individual’s mental health, and its impact on the demands of the job. The evaluation should serve the purpose, not an individual or entity, with clear language understandable to the non-mental health professional using the available information and objective testing, to present the conclusions in a fair, accurate, and legally defensible manner.
Forensic Psychology Practice
Forensic Psychology is the very complex area between mental health and the law. Comprehend the Mind performs complex forensic and legal evaluations for all civil, criminal, and immigration matters. The key to our reputable services is our ability to perform standardized assessments while utilizing data from legal and empirical sources, speaking with various parties involved, and using critical clinical skills to report and inform.
Medical Clearance
-Bariatric surgery -Gender reassignment and affirmation surgery -Surgery for neurological or psychiatric reasons (e.g., brain tumors, epilepsy, Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Neuropsychological Testing
Neuropsychological testing assesses ‘brain functions’ such as memory, learning, attention and cognitive ability but a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment should take other factors into considerations. These include psychiatric, psycho-social, genetic or familial aspects. It is critical that we explore not just current symptoms, but historical reports.
ADD and ADHD
A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance. Several individuals find in the adult years that they struggle with symptoms of ADHD/ADD (at their high stress jobs in NYC, at college or graduate school, etc) that they were able to compensate for in their younger years.
Autism
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two years of life. Concerns usually begin with a notable deficit in speech and language, reduced eye contact, and play skills. In young children, it is common to hear complaints that the toddler or the 4-year-old won’t respond to their name when called in New York. They often have limited social interaction, and peculiar movements, such as rocking, flapping hands, and in some cases, self-injurious behaviors. It is critical that timely evaluation and intervention is undertaken as the earlier the intervention, the better the outcomes. The prognosis or course of development varies greatly, but it is prudent to employ all resources from speech therapy to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), when applicable.
Learning Disability
Learning disabilities are problems that affect the brain’s ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. Learning disabilities can occur in many areas, such as reading, writing, or solve math problems, (Dyslexia, dysgraphia or Math Disability). While these disabilities may be better addressed while in school in NYC, they become more difficult if not addressed when the individual has to function more independently in college or the workplace.
Depression
It is okay to feel sad or down, at times. We all do and it is normal to have these moods or ‘depressed’ feelings. But when that mood persists, lasts more than two weeks, leads to increased or decreased sleep and appetite, weight gain/loss, loss of sexual interest, loss of interest in activities you generally enjoy, frequent crying, and even cognitive deficits (loss of concentration, memory loss, etc), it may be time to see a mental health professional in New York.
Anxiety
It’s said that a depressed person doesn’t care about tomorrow and an anxious person cares too much in New York. The truth is somewhere in between. Depression and anxiety, however, go hand in hand. Anxiety can present itself in several shapes and forms, and can be exacerbated by many other pre-existing conditions. Anxiety attacks are often mistaken for heart attacks because of their similar presentation. Anxiety can be generalized, a specific phobia or irrational fear, post-traumatic Stress Disorder or specific to obsession with rituals which take over one’s life. It can interfere even more in an individual’s daily life than depression as anxious people are often active and engage but debilitated and even physically distressed by their anxiety.
Bipolar Disorder
People with Bipolar Disorder often go undiagnosed for years with volatile relationships, poor boundaries, unpredictable reactions to events, situations and loved ones and being unhappy within themselves, while never quite understanding why. They ‘swing’ back and forth between elation/energy and depression/inaction in NYC. The energetic phases can easily be hostile and aggressive with little provocation, and depression can hit hard without warning. These ‘swings’ or phases can cycle fast or slow, depending on the type of Bipolar Disorder.
Developmental Delays
Developmental Delays can have several causes, such as genetic, premature birth, environmental causes such as lead poisoning, and others not identified. Speech, physical and occupational therapy as well as special instruction are all used to stimulate development in NYC. Time is of the essence!
Speech and Language Delay
Speech and language delays can be as simple as a child not talking enough for his age, not making phrases or sentences or articulating so poorly that only her mother can understand her. They can vary from receptive language deficits to expressive ones or both as well as auditory deficits in New York. Speech delays could be just that, however, they may be tied to Autism.
Behavior Problems
Behavior problems can be as simple as a child acting out for attention, reacting to a life event such as illness or death in the family, a move or parental divorce or a symptom of a much bigger, underlying issue in NYC. Behavior problems are like having a fever; it indicates an infection within, except with disorders such as ADHD/ADD, learning disorders, even depression and anxiety. If your child is acting out at home or school, there is a lot more to it than just what is bothering you. Many patients come in seeking help for just ‘that one problem’ and find out that it is just a cover.
Memory Issues
Memory is an essential brain function that is important for helping us store, retain, and recall information in New York. While it is normal to forget from time to time, memory loss can sometimes indicate a more serious underlying issue. Memory loss can affect individuals of all ages, gender, and racial/ethnic backgrounds and can be temporary, prolonged, and can range in severity from mild to severe.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after an individual experiences or witnesses an extremely stressful or traumatic event. These events may include military combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, physical or sexual assault in NYC, or any situation that threatens death, serious injury, bodily harm, or sexual violence.
Psychiatrist
A New York–based psychotherapist is a licensed mental health professional who provides confidential and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Psychotherapists in New York help clients navigate emotional challenges, improve mental well-being, and develop healthy coping strategies through structured talk therapy. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of New York’s diverse population in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment.
Psychotherapist
A New York–based psychotherapist is a licensed mental health professional who provides confidential and evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Psychotherapists in New York help clients navigate emotional challenges, improve mental well-being, and develop healthy coping strategies through structured talk therapy. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of New York’s diverse population in a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive environment.
Neuropsychologist
A New York–based neuropsychologist is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in brain–behavior relationships. Neuropsychologists in New York conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning related to neurological, medical, developmental, and psychiatric conditions. Their work supports accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making across healthcare and educational settings.
Medical Health Clinic
A New York–based mental health clinic is a licensed healthcare facility that provides outpatient mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. Mental health clinics in New York deliver structured, evidence-based care for a range of psychiatric and psychological conditions. Services are provided in accordance with New York State regulations and are designed to support assessment, treatment, and ongoing care coordination.
Medical Health Service
Mental health services in New York encompass a range of professional interventions designed to address and manage various psychological and emotional conditions. These services are provided by licensed mental health professionals and are tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities. Whether delivered in-person or through telehealth, mental health services in New York focus on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals across the lifespan.
Psychomotor Therapist
A psychomotor therapist in New York is a licensed healthcare professional specializing in the assessment and treatment of psychological and emotional issues through the use of movement, body awareness, and physical activities. Psychomotor therapy integrates psychological principles with motor activities to promote emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. These therapists work with individuals of all ages to address conditions such as trauma, developmental disorders, and behavioral issues, supporting the improvement of both mental and physical health.
Psychosocial Therapist
A psychosocial therapist in New York is a licensed mental health professional who specializes in addressing the psychological and social aspects of an individual's well-being. Psychosocial therapy focuses on understanding and treating the emotional and behavioral impacts of social, cultural, and environmental factors. Through a combination of psychotherapy and social interventions, these therapists help individuals manage stress, cope with life challenges, and improve their overall quality of life.