FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a comprehensive psychological assessment is $175/hr.
This fee includes:
- Diagnostic intake interview
- Review of school/medical records
- School observation (if necessary)
- Behavioral observation
- Standardized questionnaires and rating scales
- Comprehensive testing personalized to each client. This may consist of:
- Intelligence testing (IQ)
- Academic testing (reading, writing, math)
- Executive function
- Memory
- Language
- Personality
- Social/emotional/behavioral functioning
- Visual-motor skills
- Feedback session
- Written psychological report with personalized recommendations and referrals to other professionals and services
To secure and reserve your first intake appointment, a payment of $400 is necessary. This payment will be deducted from the total assessment cost.
Typically, the first half of the remaining balance is due at the testing appointment, while the second half is paid at the feedback appointment. Please note that I require a credit card on file before beginning services.
If you need to cancel or reschedule an intake appointment with less than 48 hours’ notice, there will be a fee of $100.
If you need to cancel or reschedule a testing or feedback appointment with less than 48 hours’ notice, there will be a fee of $500.
I schedule extensive time blocks for these sessions, making filling them on short notice challenging. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
No, I do not accept insurance. However, your insurance plan may cover some of my services. You will need to confirm with your insurance company if you can receive reimbursements for out-of-network providers. You will need to pay my fee upfront out-of-pocket and then request reimbursement from your insurance company. My office can provide you with a superbill upon request after completing our services. A superbill is an itemized receipt given to clients to submit for reimbursement to third-party payers (such as insurance companies).
However, in the event that your insurance company does not reimburse you, you are solely responsible for the full fee.
No, I do not conduct child custody evaluations (730 evaluations), as these evaluations require specialized custody-related training mandated by the California Judicial Council. I suggest seeking the expertise of a forensic psychologist, who may be better equipped to assist you with these matters.
I have an extensive collection of the most widely used (e.g., WAIS-IV, WISC-V, WIAT-4, ADOS-2, Conners CPT 3, BASC-3, BRIEF2, PAI, D-KEFS) and latest tests (e.g., Feifer tests, Trails-X). I also use some unique and excellent tests that many other practices do not offer (e.g., TVCF, CTMT2, Grooved Pegboard, TOMAL-2). I review each test to ensure it is evidence-based and supported by the latest research in the field. I actively engage directly with some of the actual test authors, seeking their invaluable insights and recommendations. Additionally, I take client feedback into consideration regarding which tests they prefer. Given my constant efforts to expand and update our office’s test collection, please feel free to reach out via email or phone to inquire about specific tests you may be interested in.
If you have further questions about my rates, please contact my office at [email protected] or schedule a free consultation call.