Psychological Testing and Assessment

Dr. Cynthia Tems, Director of Clinical Testing at Truman Group, is a Licensed Psychologist and holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. She has spent the majority of her professional career living and working internationally and works with a diverse multicultural, international clientele providing both psychotherapy and psychological assessment services. She has extensive experience providing psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children, teenagers, and adults in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, the juvenile justice system, and private practice. Her work also encompasses in-depth psychological assessments for candidates pursuing certain career paths. Her approach to testing is individually tailored to each client, with the goal of identifying strengths and challenges and making targeted recommendations that have real-life applications. As the Director of Clinical Testing for Truman Group, Dr. Tems has been actively involved in developing the psychological assessment program, researching the validity and benefits of remote testing, and coordinating the excellent team of psychologists who are providing assessment services for Truman Group.

Dr. Hopkins is a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She has specialized training in the assessment and treatment of children with a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning needs, inclusive of autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, anxiety and depression. Dr. Hopkins has worked extensively as a collaborative partner with parents and school teams to promote positive, supportive learning environments for all children. Her therapeutic work with adults utilizes an integrative approach, drawing from a variety of treatment modalities including CBT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy, with the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of the process. Dr. Hopkins’ role as a military spouse has allowed her the opportunity to live and work abroad for much of her career, bringing a high level of sensitivity and cultural understanding to her practice. She aims to provide a safe, encouraging place for patients to navigate toward personal growth. Outside of her therapeutic work with the Truman Group, Dr. Hopkins provides consultation and support to military counselors providing substance abuse treatment across military installations in Europe.

Dr. Abby Jenkins is a licensed clinical psychologist who earned her doctoral degree from Temple University and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Prior to starting her private assessment practice, she worked as a therapist and testing psychologist in psychiatric hospital and residential treatment settings. She has nearly 20 years of experience providing assessment services in a variety of settings, including schools, community mental health centers, therapeutic wilderness programs, residential treatment programs/therapeutic schools, and hospitals across the United States. She works frequently with adolescents and young adults who have been placed outside their home country for educational or therapeutic purposes, and has a great deal of experience working with culturally, geographically, and socioeconomically diverse clients. She specializes in the administration of educational, psychological, and social functioning (including autism spectrum) test batteries, and her clients often have complex clinical histories requiring diagnostic clarification and input to best inform treatment and educational planning. She currently divides her time between Utah and Vermont.

Dr. Klein is a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has conducted psychological assessments in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, and adults. Marcus has conducted neuropsychological assessments in multiple medical centers (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles) as well as psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessments in community health clinics and his private practice. Marcus has specific specialization in assessing and diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and worked at a community health clinic specializing in the assessment and treatment of ASD. Dr. Klein focuses his assessments on helping clients identify their strengths and weaknesses and guiding them in learning how to best accommodate and maximize their current level of functioning. As a psychologist who provides therapy services as well, Dr. Klein is committed to writing comprehensive, detailed reports with a focus on targeted and practical recommendations for parents, schools, and mental health professionals. His clinical background working with children, adolescents, and adults also allows him to connect with both in an empathetic way throughout the assessment process so that the experience does not feel technical and disconnected. Additionally, as a parent of 4 children himself, Marcus can genuinely relate to the amount of time, effort, and finances that parents and individuals invest in the assessment process and endeavors to go above and beyond the standard with each of his assessments.

N’Jeri has gained experience providing psychological assessments across a wide range of settings, including schools, community mental health centers, colleges, hospitals, and private practice throughout the United States and abroad. She is highly skilled in conducting comprehensive psychological, educational, and diagnostic assessments to support individuals, families, and multidisciplinary teams in treatment planning and intervention. N’Jeri earned her doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from New York University and is a licensed psychologist in New York and the United Kingdom. Her extensive background also includes work in college counseling centers, the Peace Corps, and the US military, where she gained additional experience in psychological evaluations and mental health screenings. Having lived abroad for over a decade, N’Jeri understands the unique challenges of cultural adjustment and relocation. She approaches her assessment work as a collaborative process designed to provide clients with deeper insight, validation, and a clear path forward.

Joshua is a licensed clinical psychologist whose primary focus is the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ASD and ADHD. Joshua is well versed in diagnostic, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological testing with neurodivergent individuals as well as with non-ASD populations. Joshua’s experience includes testing across a diverse range of individuals of differing age, gender, racial, and cultural backgrounds, including international populations.