What makes us different?

The Partridge Group is a psychological practice specializing in law enforcement/public safety mental health care. Our approach to mental health is cumulative, culturally competent, and confidential. We strive to decrease the stigma of mental health as well as promote a safe place for our clients starting from the beginning our their career to retirement.

Psychological Practice vs. EAP?
- An EAP (Employee Assistance Program) is a general approach to individual counseling for clients of all occupations. As a psychological practice, we specialize in mental health services provided to the law enforcement/first responder community. Our providers are culturally competent and skilled in the public safety disciplines (e.g., fire, dispatcher, and police). 

Psychologist vs. Mental Health Clinician?
- Psychologists are distinct from other mental health professionals because of their extensive training in the assessment of psychological issues/disorders. Assessments range from screeners and questionnaires to an extensive test battery that consists of a clinical interview and several standardized and objective psychological assessments for a specified purpose. Psychologists are trained to interpret psychological testing in the consideration of an individual’s context, in combination with test results, and current psychological research to answer a specific referral question (e.g., PTSD, ADHD, depression).

Why we use psychological assessments?
- Psychological testing gives our doctors a psychological snapshot into a client’s mental well-being. This allows our providers to work with their clients on endorsed mental health/personality scales.