I offer in-person psychological evaluations for individuals age 7 and up.

Neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities

Mood Disorders, including depression and bipolar

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Externalizing Disorders, such ODD, intermittent explosive disorder, and conduct disorder

Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

An assessment begins with a clinical interview where information is collected about an individual's background (e.g., developmental history, social history, educational history, medical history, psychological history). Details regarding the purpose of the assessment (typically the issue(s) an individual is currently experiencing) will also be explored. This interview will include the individual being assessed and often includes informants, such as parents, teachers, and/or health care providers. Typically, clinical interviews last 60 minutes.

After the clinical interview, the psychologist will put together a battery of standardized assessments to evaluate the client's current functioning. For example, testing for ADHD will include executive functioning measures; testing for specific learning disorders will include achievement measures; testing for anxiety or depression will include emotional-behavioral functioning measures; however, ALL assessments will include cognitive testing. This part of the process can be quite intensive and mentally draining for individuals (as well as the psychologist). Typically, testing takes two to three hours; however, in certain cases assessments may be administered over several appointments to avoid fatigue.  

After testing has been completed, the psychologist will gather the information from the clinical interview, findings from the assessment, and observational data obtained throughout the whole process. All of this information will be synthesized and compiled into a report. The time it takes to write the report will depend on how much information is gathered and how quickly information is received. For instance, if rating scales are not returned for weeks after testing is completed, it will take longer to write the report. In general though, it will take about two weeks to write a report. For more information about the timeline for when an evaluation will be completed, please speak to the psychologist directly.

At this time, I do not accept insurance. My services are provided on a private pay basis, which allows me to focus on individualized care and maintain the confidentiality of my clients. I am happy to provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

Assessment rates are $250 per hour and typically take 6-12 hours.