Psychological evaluations Memphis families can count on just got easier to access. At Complete Care Family Psychiatry, we believe good care is a team effort. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Dr. Chelsey Wylde, PsyD, who will now be seeing patients for comprehensive psychological evaluations in Memphis, right here at our office.
Who Is Dr. Chelsey Wylde?
Dr. Chelsey Wylde, PsyD, is a Tennessee-licensed psychologist specializing in autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, mood disorders, and learning disorders in children and teens. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology and an Autism Fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and is ADOS-2 certified.
What Dr. Wylde Offers
- Comprehensive and targeted psychological evaluations
- Assessments for autism, ADHD, mood disorders, and learning disorders
- Care for patients from age 1 through high school graduation
- Strength-based, family-centered reports, typically within two weeks of testing
Why Families in Memphis Seek Out Psychological Evaluations
A psychological evaluation is often the missing piece for families trying to understand what’s really going on with their child. Teachers, pediatricians, and parents may all notice different pieces of the puzzle — trouble focusing, big emotional swings, social struggles, or learning that doesn’t seem to click the way it should. Rather than guessing, a formal evaluation brings those observations together into a clear, evidence-based picture. For families searching for psychological evaluations Memphis providers can trust, having that testing available locally, and coordinated with an existing psychiatric care team, makes the whole process far less stressful.
What to Expect During the Evaluation Process
Every evaluation with Dr. Wylde is tailored to the child and the questions the family and referring provider want answered. Testing typically involves a combination of structured interviews, standardized assessments, and, when appropriate, direct observation using tools like the ADOS-2 for autism spectrum evaluations. Parents and caregivers are included throughout the process, and families receive a strength-based, easy-to-understand report, typically within two weeks of testing, that can be shared with schools and other providers.
How This Enhances Care at CCFP
Psychiatric care works best when it’s built on a clear picture of what’s really going on. When a diagnosis is uncertain — is it ADHD, anxiety, autism, or something else entirely — a comprehensive psychological evaluation can bring that clarity. With Dr. Wylde now offering psychological evaluations in Memphis at our own office, families can access thorough, specialized testing without having to go anywhere else, and we can use those results to sharpen and personalize the treatment plans we build together. It’s one more way we’re able to offer truly integrative, whole-person care under one roof.
Who Should Consider a Psychological Evaluation?
Parents often wonder whether testing is really necessary, or whether it’s better to wait and see. A psychological evaluation can be especially helpful when a child is struggling academically despite effort, showing signs that could point to autism spectrum disorder, having a hard time regulating emotions or behavior, or when a prior diagnosis needs to be confirmed or reconsidered. If any of this sounds familiar, a conversation with your CCFP provider about psychological evaluations Memphis families rely on is a good place to start.
Dr. Wylde’s hours will be posted on our website as scheduling opens up, and referrals can be made directly through your child’s existing CCFP provider so there’s no need to start over with a new intake process elsewhere.
How to Connect
If you think a psychological evaluation might help your child or teen, talk with your CCFP provider about a referral, or reach out to our office to get started.
Complete Care Family Psychiatry
1661 International Drive, Suite 400, Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: 901.206.4495
Email: admin@ccfp.clinic
We’re so glad to have Dr. Wylde as part of our care team, and we look forward to the families we’ll be able to serve together.
