A comprehensive ADHD and/or learning disability evaluation is a thorough, evidence-based assessment designed to accurately identify Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disorders, and other factors that may be affecting attention, academic performance, and daily functioning. This process goes far beyond brief screening and follows diagnostic standards established by the American Psychiatric Association and criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V). The evaluation includes a detailed semi-structured clinical interview, collateral reports, review of developmental, educational, and psychosocial history, and standardized rating scales to assess attention, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. Formal cognitive, executive functioning, memory, and academic testing is conducted to evaluate intellectual functioning (IQ), learning and achievement skills (such as reading, writing, and math), processing speed, working memory, and other executive functioning abilities. This allows for accurate identification of ADHD, specific learning disorders, or other cognitive and psychological factors that may impact performance. The assessment also includes screening for related conditions such as anxiety, bipolar, depression, trauma, and sleep difficulties, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate understanding of each individual’s strengths and challenges. Following the evaluation, patients receive a detailed feedback session and written report outlining diagnostic findings and personalized recommendations. This report can support treatment planning, medication management, academic or workplace accommodations (such as 504 Plans/IEP or accommodations for standardized testing), and targeted interventions to improve functioning and success. This comprehensive evaluation provides clarity, diagnostic accuracy, and a clear path forward, serving as the foundation for effective, individualized support and long-term success.

Personal injury and medicolegal evaluations differ fundamentally from traditional psychotherapy or treatment services. The purpose of these evaluations is to provide an objective, independent assessment that addresses specific legal, medical, or administrative referral questions. As such, Dr. Phan serves as an independent evaluator rather than a treating provider, and no therapeutic relationship is established. Individuals participating in a medicolegal evaluation should understand that information obtained during the assessment is not confidential in the same manner as psychotherapy. Clinical interviews, records reviewed, psychological testing, and professional opinions may be disclosed to the referring attorney, insurance carrier, court, healthcare providers, or other authorized parties involved in the legal matter. Evaluation findings are documented in a written report and may be subject to review, deposition, or courtroom testimony as permitted by law. Dr. Phan has extensive experience conducting comprehensive medicolegal and personal injury psychological evaluations involving complex psychiatric, cognitive, trauma-related, and medical presentations. Drawing upon her strong background in clinical work, psychological assessment, and advanced clinical psychopharmacology, she provides objective, evidence-based opinions regarding psychological injury, emotional distress, functional impairment, and the psychological impact of accidents, injuries, or other traumatic events. A particular strength of Dr. Phan's work is her ability to evaluate nexus and causality. She carefully examines the relationship between an individual's psychological symptoms and the alleged injury or event while considering pre-existing conditions, differential diagnoses, medical history, trauma exposure, and other biopsychosocial factors that may influence functioning. Her evaluations are designed to provide balanced, scientifically grounded opinions regarding causation, aggravation, prognosis, and the impact of psychological symptoms on daily functioning, occupational performance, and quality of life. Each evaluation includes a comprehensive clinical interview, detailed record review, psychological testing when indicated, and thoughtful integration of collateral information. Dr. Phan's reports are clear, well-supported, and clinically defensible, providing attorneys, healthcare providers, insurance carriers, and the courts with objective findings that assist in informed decision-making while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and forensic practice.

Trauma can change the way we think, feel, relate to others, and experience the world. Whether the result of a single traumatic event or ongoing experiences such as childhood adversity, abuse, neglect, loss, or interpersonal violence, trauma can have lasting effects on emotional, physical, and psychological wellbeing. At Healing Grove Integrative Behavioral Medicine, Dr. Phan provides compassionate, trauma-informed care to help individuals move beyond survival and begin healing. Dr. Phan specializes in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD using evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's unique experiences and goals. Her treatment integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), mindfulness-based interventions, and, when appropriate, medication management as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Dr. Phan understands that trauma affects both the mind and body. She works collaboratively with patients to help them process difficult experiences, reduce distressing symptoms, strengthen emotional regulation, and rebuild a sense of safety, confidence, and connection. Her approach emphasizes healing at a pace that feels safe and empowering, while helping patients rediscover resilience, restore hope, and move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

When depression doesn't improve despite therapy, medication, or multiple attempts at treatment, it can be especially discouraging. Dr. Phan has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing persistent depression and treatment-resistant depression (TRD), including those who feel they have already "tried everything." Rather than simply repeating previous approaches, Dr. Phan takes a fresh look at the clinical picture. She reviews prior treatments and medication trials, patterns of response, possible diagnostic complexities, medical and biological contributors, trauma, sleep, and other factors that may be preventing recovery. Her advanced training in clinical psychopharmacology is especially valuable in complex cases involving multiple medications, incomplete responses, side effects, or uncertainty about the next step in treatment. For patients with treatment-resistant depression, care may involve psychotherapy, thoughtful medication strategies, coordination with medical or psychiatric specialists, and consideration of newer or interventional approaches when appropriate. The focus is on finding a path forward when conventional treatment has not been enough. Most importantly, Dr. Phan recognizes how exhausting it can be to live with depression that keeps returning or simply does not get better. Her work is centered on helping patients regain hope, energy, connection, and a sense of possibility—even after previous treatments have fallen short.

Dr. Phan provides compassionate, culturally responsive psychological evaluations to support individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration process. With her significant experience conducting these specialized immigration evaluations, she understands the significant emotional, psychological, and legal complexities that often accompany immigration cases. Her evaluations are comprehensive, objective, and grounded in current clinical and forensic standards. Dr. Phan conducts evaluations for a variety of immigration matters, including Hardship Waivers (I-601/I-601A), VAWA petitions, asylum cases, and N-648 Medical Disability Waivers for Naturalization. These evaluations carefully assess the psychological impact of trauma, persecution, abuse, family separation, medical conditions, and other life experiences that may be relevant to an individual's immigration case. Each evaluation includes a thorough clinical interview, review of supporting documentation, psychological assessment when appropriate, and a detailed report that clearly explains diagnostic findings, functional impairment, and the relationship between psychological symptoms and the legal questions being addressed. Dr. Phan has particular expertise in establishing nexus and causality, thoughtfully connecting an individual's mental health symptoms to traumatic experiences or other relevant factors through evidence-based clinical reasoning. Above all, Dr. Phan recognizes that every immigration story is deeply personal. She is committed to providing a respectful, supportive, and trauma-informed evaluation process while producing high-quality, objective reports that can assist attorneys, adjudicators, and immigration officials in understanding the psychological impact of an individual's experiences.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) combines specialized psychotherapy with medically-supervised ketamine treatment as part of a carefully selected and individualized treatment plan. At Healing Grove Integrative Behavioral Medicine, Dr. Phan brings her extensive background in trauma treatment, psychotherapy, and clinical psychopharmacology to helping patients explore whether ketamine-assisted treatment may be appropriate for their needs. Dr. Phan has completed specialized Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy training through Elemental Psychedelics, complementing her doctoral training as a Psychologist and advanced Post-Doctoral education and fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology. Her approach emphasizes careful assessment, preparation, therapeutic support, and integration—the process of helping patients understand and meaningfully incorporate insights and experiences that may emerge during treatment. KAP may be considered within a broader treatment plan for appropriately selected adults experiencing complex or persistent mental health concerns, particularly when traditional approaches have not provided sufficient improvement. Treatment decisions are individualized and include consideration of psychiatric history, medical health, current medications, previous treatment response, potential risks, and alternative treatment options. At Healing Grove, ketamine is never viewed as a stand-alone solution. The emphasis is on combining appropriate medical care with the depth of psychotherapy to support meaningful and sustainable psychological change.