SCIENCEWORKS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
Edited and reviewed:
August 24, 2026
Reviewed by:
Complete Care for all Neurotypes
Therapy | Assessments | Coaching
DEPRESSION ASSESSMENT
Depression diagnostic assessment in Tennessee
A diagnostic evaluation for depression with licensed Tennessee psychologists — structured interview, validated measures, and written findings you can act on.
You have felt low or flat for months, not days
IS AN ASSESSMENT RIGHT FOR YOU?
A good fit if you need an answer, not just a screener
A structured clinical interview against current diagnostic criteria
Validated symptom measures rather than a single online questionnaire
A written summary with findings and specific next-step recommendations
Licensed Providers
Telehealth Nationwide*
Neuro-affirming
Private & Secure
HOW IT WORKS
What a depression assessment is, and how it works
A depression diagnostic assessment is a full clinical evaluation, not a screening quiz. A licensed psychologist takes a careful history, works through current diagnostic criteria in a structured interview, and uses validated symptom measures to gauge severity and track what is actually changing over time.
Just as important is what gets ruled out. Low mood can be driven by trauma, ADHD or autistic burnout, a sleep disorder, grief, chronic illness, or a bipolar pattern that antidepressants alone can worsen. The evaluation separates those possibilities, then ends in a written summary you can take to a therapist or prescriber so the next step fits the actual problem.
KEY STATISTICS ABOUT DEPRESSION
21 million
U.S. adults with a major depressive episode in a year
Source:
50%
sensitivity of depression detection in general practice
Source:
20.1%
of U.S. teens had a major depressive episode in a year
Source:
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple to start, structured throughout
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Free 15-minute consult.
We learn what you are noticing and confirm an assessment is the right step.
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You receive a written summary with the diagnostic picture and recommendations.
A structured clinical interview plus validated questionnaires, by secure video.
Interview and measures.
Findings and next steps.
Payment options
As a specialty practice, we're out-of-network so we can offer the most effective, customized services.
Our payment options are transparent and flexible:
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Self-Pay: All major credit cards; FAS/HSA eligible
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Payment Plans: 6-months interest-free for approved clients via CareCredit
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Superbills Provided
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Out-of-Network: Up to 90% reimbursement for qualifying plans
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
Licensed, specialized, clinically reviewed
Assessments are conducted by licensed Tennessee psychologists with training in clinical psychology and diagnostic evaluation, and every report is clinically reviewed. You work with a clinician who does diagnostic assessment — not a generalist running a screener.
Dr. Kiesa Kelly (she/her)
Owner & Psychologist
Ryan Burns (he/him)
Practice Director
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE SCIENCEWORKS
Independent, evidence-based, affirming
Because we’re independent and out-of-network, the evaluation is scoped to your question rather than to what a plan will authorize.
Assessment is conducted by licensed psychologists using structured interviews and validated measures, not a single self-report questionnaire.
Care is neurodivergent-affirming and available by secure telehealth across Tennessee, or in person at our Nashville office.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
Is a depression assessment available online?
Yes. The core of the evaluation is a structured clinical interview plus validated questionnaires, and both work well over secure video anywhere in Tennessee. In-person appointments are available at our Nashville office on Elm Hill Pike.
How long does a depression assessment take?
Most evaluations involve a 60 to 90 minute clinical interview, sometimes split across two appointments, plus a few minutes of questionnaires beforehand. Your written summary follows once the clinician has reviewed everything.
Do I get a diagnosis, and what happens next?
You receive a written summary of the findings, including a diagnosis where the evidence supports one, plus clear next-step recommendations. Assessment is not treatment, so we also help you plan therapy or a prescriber referral.
*Therapy and assessments available in the following states (coaching available worldwide):
Work with us locally:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY
2603 Elm Hill Pike, Suite C
Nashville, TN 37214
Disclaimer: This page provides general educational information and is not a substitute for mental health diagnosis or treatment. Reading this page does not create a therapist–client relationship with ScienceWorks Behavioral Healthcare. If you are in crisis or may be at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 (U.S.). Additional emergency support can be found here: Emergency Resources.