ADHD Testing and Psychological Evaluations
Individual Psychotherapy
I offer psychological testing to children and adolescents who are age 3 to 21. Some of the testing that I offer will help to determine if your child has:
In therapy, I am a cognitive behavioral therapist. I believe in teaching coping skills that children and adolescents may have not learned in trying to overcome life's struggles. I like to ensure that children also have appropriate communication and social skills so that they can better relate to their family, teachers, and friends. Helping to combat negative thinking is also a focus of therapy in older children and teens.
An essential part of psychotherapy with school-aged children is parent consultation. After I get to know your child or teen, I will often meet with parents. The purpose of these meetings is to:
An essential part of psychotherapy with school-aged children is parent consultation. After I get to know your child or teen, I will often meet with parents. The purpose of these meetings is to:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Depression or Mood Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Dyslexia/Reading Disorder
- Learning Variations
- Disorder of Written Expression
- refine treatment goals
- estimate the length/frequency of treatment
- discuss other possible interventions that may be necessary
- educate you more about your child's diagnosis
- give ideas on how to best help your child
One part of my practice that makes me different from some other psychologists: Children and teenagers being tested work directly with me 100% of the time. I do not use interns, graduate students, or psychometrists in my practice.
My evaluations will offer detailed recommendations for what might help your child and teen to thrive at home and school. These recommendations will provide guidance for parents, your child's doctor, and their school. Many of my evaluations are used by physicians in determining whether medication is appropriate for their patient. Schools and universities also use my evaluations to determine the best accommodations for students. The College Board can review psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for testing accommodations for the SAT. Please understand that parents are in control over who sees the report. I do not send your child's report to anyone unless you request me to do so.
My evaluations will offer detailed recommendations for what might help your child and teen to thrive at home and school. These recommendations will provide guidance for parents, your child's doctor, and their school. Many of my evaluations are used by physicians in determining whether medication is appropriate for their patient. Schools and universities also use my evaluations to determine the best accommodations for students. The College Board can review psychological evaluations to determine eligibility for testing accommodations for the SAT. Please understand that parents are in control over who sees the report. I do not send your child's report to anyone unless you request me to do so.
Fees for testing
Fees for counseling
Diagnostic Interview: $250
Psychological Testing Age 3 to 8: $750
Psychological Testing Age 8 to 21: $1000
Psychoeducational Testing (add on to the psych testing that can't be billed to insurance): $250
Results session: $200
*Please understand that these rates are self pay rates and your cost might be lower when we file insurance. See examples below.
I accept the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans United HealthcareMeritain UMRAetna Cigna
How testing fees are calculated through insurance: Example #1: 10 year old child has a $20 copay for office visits, testing falls under a $2000 deductible. The fees would be based on the negotiated rates with the insurance company. The parent meeting and results session would be $40 total, testing and reportwriting with a deductible might be $750. Total for testing would be $790.
Example #2: 15 year old teenager's insurance says that office visits AND psychological testing are subject to a $60 copay for each date of service. Total cost is $180!!
Private school testing where achievement testing is required: see above 2 examples for the possible range of benefits. PLUS there is a $250 charge for achievement testing (required for a learning plan) that can't be filed under insurance.
Insurance benefits can be very confusing, and I provide FREE mental health/behavioral health benefits checks. I will let you know what to expect before the parent meeting. If you want to check benefits on your own...the procedure codes for psychological testing testing are: 96136, 96137, 96130 and 96131. Parent meeting code: 90791.
I accept the following insurances: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plans United HealthcareMeritain UMRAetna Cigna
How testing fees are calculated through insurance: Example #1: 10 year old child has a $20 copay for office visits, testing falls under a $2000 deductible. The fees would be based on the negotiated rates with the insurance company. The parent meeting and results session would be $40 total, testing and reportwriting with a deductible might be $750. Total for testing would be $790.
Example #2: 15 year old teenager's insurance says that office visits AND psychological testing are subject to a $60 copay for each date of service. Total cost is $180!!
Private school testing where achievement testing is required: see above 2 examples for the possible range of benefits. PLUS there is a $250 charge for achievement testing (required for a learning plan) that can't be filed under insurance.
Insurance benefits can be very confusing, and I provide FREE mental health/behavioral health benefits checks. I will let you know what to expect before the parent meeting. If you want to check benefits on your own...the procedure codes for psychological testing testing are: 96136, 96137, 96130 and 96131. Parent meeting code: 90791.
Diagnostic Interview: $250 Individual Psychotherapy: $200
Please understand that these rates are self pay rates and your cost might be lower when we file insurance. See examples below.
Other fees: Court Testimony or Correspondence for Legal Matters: $400/hour
Your session time is reserved for you. Please let me know at least 24 hours in advance if you're not able to make your appointment. Late Cancellation Fee (less than 24 hours notice): $75 No Show Fee: $100
Please understand that these rates are self pay rates and your cost might be lower when we file insurance. See examples below.
Other fees: Court Testimony or Correspondence for Legal Matters: $400/hour
Your session time is reserved for you. Please let me know at least 24 hours in advance if you're not able to make your appointment. Late Cancellation Fee (less than 24 hours notice): $75 No Show Fee: $100