What makes us different?
The Partridge Group is a psychological practice specializing in law enforcement/public safety mental health care. Our approach to mental health is cumulative, culturally competent, and confidential. We strive to decrease the stigma of mental health as well as promote a safe place for our clients starting from the beginning our their career to retirement.
Psychological Practice vs. EAP?
An EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is a general approach to individual counseling for clients of all occupations. As a psychological practice, we specialize in mental health services provided to the law enforcement/first responder community. Our providers are culturally competent and skilled in the public safety disciplines (e.g., fire, dispatcher, and police).
Psychologist vs. Mental Health Clinician?
Psychologists are distinct from other mental health professionals because of their extensive training in the assessment of psychological issues/disorders. Assessments range from screeners and questionnaires to an extensive test battery that consists of a clinical interview and several standardized and objective psychological assessments for a specified purpose. Psychologists are trained to interpret psychological testing in the consideration of an individual’s context, in combination with test results, and current psychological research to answer a specific referral question (e.g., PTSD, ADHD, depression).
Why we use psychological assessments?
Psychological testing provides our doctors with a mental snapshot of a client’s well-being. This enables our providers to work with their clients using endorsed mental health and personality scales.