Brain Tumor Assessments

Have you been referred to us by your doctor, an institution, or someone important to you because you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with having a brain tumor? Are you feeling ready to share some of the hardships of this?

When you or your loved one have recently been diagnosed with having a brain tumor or brain lesion, you have so many questions, and you need answers. At Thoughtwise we know how important your health is to you. We are sure that we can offer you something that can help you sustain your quality of life and improve it.

What does it mean to have been diagnosed with a brain tumor?

The diagnosis of a brain tumor can change your life, but this doesn’t mean that you cannot live a high-quality life or achieve your goals.

Tumors can be referred to as neoplasms. There are two types of brain tumors:

• Cancerous – malignant.
• Noncancerous – benign.

After or during diagnosis, it may be very important for you to undergo neuropsychological screenings, for you and all of your providers to better understand what part of your brain and functioning is affected, and to what extreme this area is affecting you.

Our experts and specialists can conduct these comprehensive assessments with you readily at our central location in Tallahassee.

Often these assessments are conducted throughout time to assess your functioning and to recognize any changes that are or have taken place within the relationship between your brain and behavior, and your health. These assessments may help you, your family, and all of your providers better understand the prognosis or expectations of your health over time.

After this diagnosis, it is important for you to seek the services that you need or that have been recommended to you, this may help you sustain your quality of life. These recommendations may include an approach to any other co-occurring issues or presentations that come with this diagnosis, such as cancer or anxiety.

We are experts that can consult with you about the specifics of your brain, your behavior, your psychology, and your mental health that are relevant to you, your family, and this diagnosis.

How is having a brain tumor relevant to my mental health?

This diagnosis may bring with it a heavy amount of emotion, stress, and change. It is important to address what is important to you now and to begin a plan that approaches your cares, concerns, and goals for therapy and your life.

What can Thoughtwise do about my diagnosis of having a brain tumor?

At Thoughtwise in Tallahassee, we are building our reputation as being a top provider in neuropsychological, psychological, and mental health assessments and interventions.

We can help you in many ways. From the beginning, we offer many neuropsychological screenings, assessments, and comprehensive exams that can help diagnose a brain tumor. We will then offer you our recommendations, further opportunities, and even therapeutic models of intervention to help you continue your best life.