PTSD evaluation in Colorado
PTSD Evaluation in Denver & Colorado
Get a trauma-informed PTSD evaluation that reviews symptoms, safety needs, daily functioning, documentation questions, and practical care recommendations.
Evaluation that respects both clarity and pace
A PTSD evaluation should be direct enough to answer the referral question and careful enough to avoid pushing faster than the person can tolerate. CATC uses a trauma-informed pace while still working toward clear findings.
The evaluation reviews trauma-related symptoms, current stressors, safety concerns, sleep, concentration, mood, relationships, work or school functioning, support systems, and how daily life has changed.
Your clinician may use a structured interview, symptom measures, records, and clinical judgment to understand whether PTSD or another trauma-related concern fits the current pattern. The goal is clarity, not forcing a label.
If a provider, attorney, school, employer, or court requested documentation, bring the request to intake. CATC can review the question being asked, the timeline, and what written recommendations may be clinically appropriate.
CATC serves adults in Denver, Northern Colorado, and eligible telehealth clients across Colorado. Colorado Medicaid, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and self-pay by credit card are accepted.
A PTSD evaluation may review
- Intrusive memories, nightmares, flashbacks, or intense distress tied to reminders.
- Avoidance patterns, emotional numbness, disconnection, or difficulty feeling present with people or routines.
- Hypervigilance, startle response, sleep disruption, irritability, anger, or nervous-system overwhelm.
- Changes in mood, trust, concentration, safety, relationships, work, school, or daily responsibilities.
- Trauma-related symptoms that overlap with anxiety, depression, attention concerns, grief, or chronic stress.
- Documentation needs from a provider, court, employer, school, attorney, or referral source.
- A need for written recommendations that help guide therapy, support planning, or next clinical steps.
What to expect from the evaluation
Intake and referral review
David A. Yingling, LPC helps route your request and gather the reason for the evaluation, deadline details, insurance or payment information, and any documents you already have.
Trauma-informed clinical interview
Your clinician reviews trauma history at an appropriate pace, current symptoms, safety concerns, supports, functioning, and relevant life context.
Assessment tools and records
Symptom measures, questionnaires, outside records, or collateral information may be reviewed when clinically appropriate and with written consent.
Clinical formulation
The clinician considers whether the pattern fits PTSD, another trauma-related concern, or overlapping issues that also need attention.
Written recommendations
When clinically appropriate, the evaluation may include diagnostic impressions, written recommendations, documentation, and next-step planning.
What you can expect from CATC
- More than 30 years in business serving Colorado behavioral health needs.
- Personalized service routing by David A. Yingling, LPC.
- In-person appointments at the Denver office and telehealth options for eligible Colorado clients.
- A trauma-informed assessment process that keeps clarity, safety, and next steps central.
- A practical evaluation style that connects symptoms to daily functioning and support needs.
- Experience with documentation needs for medical, school, work, court, and personal planning contexts.
PTSD evaluation FAQs
What does a PTSD evaluation include?
A PTSD evaluation includes a trauma-informed clinical interview, review of symptoms and history, functional-impact discussion, safety review, and symptom measures or records when clinically appropriate.
Will I have to share every detail of what happened?
No. The evaluation needs enough information to answer the clinical question, but CATC uses a trauma-informed pace and focuses on current symptoms, safety, functioning, and next steps.
Can CATC provide documentation after a PTSD evaluation?
Yes, when clinically appropriate and with your written consent. Bring any requested format, deadline, and receiving-party details to intake.
What can written recommendations cover?
Written recommendations may address diagnostic impressions, safety considerations, therapy planning, support needs, functional impact, and next clinical steps when those items fit the evaluation question.
What should I bring to the appointment?
Bring any referral paperwork, prior evaluations, relevant records, deadline information, and questions you want answered. If you are unsure what matters, CATC can help clarify that during intake.
Can a PTSD evaluation be completed by telehealth?
Telehealth may be available for eligible Colorado clients depending on clinical needs and the requirements of the referral source.
How do I schedule a PTSD evaluation?
Call CATC or send the contact form on this page. David will help route your request and confirm the next appointment step.
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Denver, Colorado
Visit our Denver office
Meet with CATC in person by appointment, or ask our team whether telehealth is right for your care.
- Office
- 4155 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 225-11
Denver, CO 80222 - Hours
- Monday - Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
By appointment - Contact
- 303-757-6019
Services are available in person at our Denver office or by telehealth. CATC also serves clients in Fort Collins, Greeley, and Northern Colorado; the map pin marks our Denver office.
Request an appointment
Schedule a PTSD evaluation
Use the form or call CATC. David will personally help route your request, confirm availability, and explain what documents to bring if you have referral paperwork.
For urgent safety concerns, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.