Dr. Alan Jacobson, Psy.D. – Founder & Chief Psychologist

Expertise in Psychological Assessment

Dr. Jacobson’s professional focus includes structured psychological testing across cognitive, executive functioning, emotional, and personality domains. His assessment work emphasizes diagnostic clarity, defensible documentation, and adherence to established professional standards.

Areas of specialization include:

• ADHD and executive functioning evaluations
• Learning disorder and academic assessments
• Diagnostic clarification for complex presentations
• Autism spectrum assessments (when clinically indicated)
• High-stakes documentation for standardized testing agencies
• Professional and occupational evaluations

Clinical Leadership & Oversight

As Chief Psychologist, Dr. Jacobson oversees testing methodology, report standards, scoring integrity, and supervision of clinicians within the practice. All evaluations are conducted using standardized, norm-referenced instruments and follow established ethical and diagnostic guidelines.

His role ensures consistency, rigor, and clarity across all services delivered by the organization.

Professional Background & Credentials

Dr. Jacobson earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from The University of Hartford after completing extensive supervised clinical training, including significant focus on psychological assessment. He has continued advanced professional education beyond licensing requirements and maintains credentialing with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

In addition to clinical work, he holds an MBA and has served in executive leadership roles, bringing structured decision-making and systems-level thinking to psychological evaluation and documentation processes.

Nationwide & Virtual Assessment Leadership

Under Dr. Jacobson’s direction, the practice provides in-person and virtual psychological testing services nationwide (in jurisdictions where licensure requirements are met). Remote assessment procedures are implemented in accordance with validated administration standards and professional guidelines to ensure reliability and defensibility.

In My Own Words

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Chief Psychologist of The Center for Applied Psychological Science. While I have provided therapy for over 20 years, my primary professional focus today is comprehensive psychological assessment and high-stakes evaluation.

I specialize in structured, evidence-based testing designed to provide clarity, defensible documentation, and actionable recommendations. My work includes ADHD and executive functioning evaluations, learning disorder assessments, diagnostic clarification, and professional or academic documentation where accuracy truly matters.

I founded the Center to bring together rigorous assessment methodology, thoughtful clinical interpretation, and systems-level thinking. With an MBA and experience in executive leadership, I approach psychological testing not only as a clinical service but as a structured decision-making process that must withstand scrutiny from institutions, agencies, and professional boards.

Over the course of my training and career, I completed more than 5,000 hours of supervised clinical work and have continued advanced education well beyond licensing requirements. I am credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, a designation reflecting the highest standards of doctoral-level training.

Today, I oversee testing standards, documentation quality, and clinical methodology across the practice. While other qualified clinicians provide services within the organization, I remain closely involved in maintaining consistency, rigor, and professional integrity in every evaluation.

I offer services both in person and through secure virtual platforms in jurisdictions where licensure permits. Remote assessment is conducted according to validated administration guidelines to ensure reliability and defensibility.

Ultimately, my goal is simple: provide clear answers, thoughtful interpretation, and reports that are meaningful, practical, and professionally sound.

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Assessment Philosophy

My approach to psychological assessment is structured, evidence-based, and clinically rigorous. I view testing as a decision-making process that must integrate standardized data, behavioral observation, clinical interview findings, and contextual factors. Evaluations are designed not simply to generate scores, but to provide diagnostic clarity, practical recommendations, and documentation that can withstand professional review. Accuracy, objectivity, and thoughtful interpretation are central to every assessment.

Documentation Standards

All evaluations conducted under my supervision adhere to established ethical guidelines, diagnostic criteria, and professional standards of practice. Reports are structured to meet institutional and agency requirements when applicable, including academic accommodations, professional licensing boards, and occupational evaluations.

Documentation emphasizes:

• Clear diagnostic rationale
• Transparent methodology
• Appropriate norm-referenced data
• Clinical integration and interpretation
• Actionable recommendations

Reports are written to be thorough, defensible, and understandable to third-party reviewers, institutions, and professionals who rely on accurate psychological documentation.

Instruments Commonly Utilized

Assessments are conducted using standardized, norm-referenced instruments selected based on referral questions and clinical presentation. Instruments may include, when appropriate:

• WAIS-V (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fifth Edition)
• RAIT (Reynolds Adaptable Intelligence Test)
• BRIEF-2 / BRIEF-A (Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function)
• PAI (Personality Assessment Inventory)
• SPECTRA (personality and symptom assessment)
• WMS (Wechsler Memory Scale)
• Academic achievement batteries for reading, writing, and mathematics
• Structured symptom and behavioral inventories

Selection of instruments is individualized and guided by current best practices in psychological assessment.

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