Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments
I provide psychological and neuropsychological assessment to individuals ages 6-22.
Psychological assessment can be a valuable tool to clarify difficulties and find solutions efficiently. Assessments can provide essential information to guide future thriving. An assessment would likely benefit you if you or your child:
is having trouble in school and may need academic accommodations, like extra time on tests
is having difficulty paying attention, remembering important information, and/or completing important tasks
is having many emotional or behavioral difficulties without a clear cause
does not appear to be on track with their peers; this could be socially, developmentally, academically, or a combination of areas
are seeking a deeper understanding of their functioning across domains
Assessments can provide information about many areas including cognitive functioning, memory, attention and executive functioning, academic achievement, and social and emotional functioning. I conduct assessments from a strengths-based lens, emphasizing areas of proficiency while also providing recommendations for any areas that may need support. My expertise extends to assessing children and young adults ages 6-22.
The Process
Initial Intake: I meet with you to gather information about your or your child’s past and current functioning to determine what questions you want answered through the assessment so I can tailor a personalized assessment battery (this is the group of tests I will end up giving to gather information about you or your child). This is typically an hour-long meeting that can take place in my office or over video.
Test Administration: I meet with you or your child to complete a variety of tests. The purpose of this is to collect information to answer the questions gathered during the initial intake session. This usually happens over 2-3 days in 3 hour blocks. You can anticipate at least one of those days being scheduled in the morning. Due to the nature of these tests, the administration appointments are done in person at my Pasadena office.
Review of Records/Consultation with Other Providers: If there has been a previous assessment done, I will review those records and incorporate them into the current assessment report. I typically will also talk to others involved in your or your child’s care to get a more comprehensive picture of functioning. This may include a therapist, psychiatrist, teacher, educational therapist, etc. For younger children I may also observe them at school.
Test Interpretation/Report Writing: Once administration is complete, I will take all of the information gathered and write it up in a report that will include testing results and recommendations for support based on the results.
Feedback: This is the meeting where we go through all of the information and you are provided with a copy of the assessment report. Depending on the length of the report, I will typically meet with adults/parents for a 90 minute feedback appointment. Children and teens also get their own developmentally appropriate feedback appointment that lasts around 30 minutes. Feedback is typically scheduled 4 weeks after the last test administration appointment. Feedback sessions can take place in person or over video.
Fees
Assessment fees can range from $3,500-6,500 depending on the type and length of assessment. This covers the initial intake appointment through the final feedback session and any necessary consultations with other providers. It also includes a printed and digital copy of the assessment report. We can determine what the cost will likely be during the initial free 15 minute consultation call.
I have a limited number of spots for sliding scale assessments. Please reach out if you are concerned about fees and we can discuss options.
I am currently in network with Aetna and Cigna California. I am happy to provide superbills for all other insurance networks.
Good Faith Estimate
Under Section 2779B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, you hold the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” showing how much your health care will cost. The law says that health care providers must provide patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using their insurance for the services an estimate of the expected charges. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of non-emergency services, including psychotherapy. You may ask for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule services with me.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 higher than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Common Areas of Assessment:
ADHD
Learning Disabilities
Autism
Executive Functioning Difficulties
Socioemotional Functioning
Mood Concerns (Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, etc)
