Evaluations

Psychological/Psychoeducational Evaluations

We provide comprehensive evaluations that are used to address targeted concerns and referral questions. We accept referrals of all ages, three and above, while offering a specialization in children and young adults ages 3-21 for psychoeducational evaluations designed to support school, family, and child-related difficulties.

Standardized assessment tools are used in combination with the DSM-5-TR to diagnose (including but not limited to):

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder
  • Multi-faceted Learning Disabilities
  • Mental Health/Emotional and Behavioral Concerns
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Adjustment Disorders
    • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • Disruptive/Challenging Behaviors
  • Gifted and Talented
  • Personality Disorders/Assessment
  • Capacity/Guardianship
  • Adoption
  • Ordination Psychological Evaluation

We also provide clinical evaluations for adults that require documentation for state-funded support services as well as accept self-referrals for diagnosing and supporting a full continuum of mental health difficulties. Evaluation costs range from $750-$1,250 depending on the nature and need of addressing the referral need.

Further, we welcome the opportunity to work collaboratively with schools, agencies, hospitals, mental health centers, and families toward achieving a positive approach to intervention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I expect with an evaluation?

The nature of the evaluation will determine the duration from initial interview appointment/phone call to feedback session, but in general, evaluations at Westside Psychological Services follow this format:

  • Clinician interview with client (adult evaluations) or parent/guardian: 1-2 hours, may be via phone or Zoom.
    • To discuss the needs of the case, determine what questions need answers, and what is the ultimate outcome the client is hoping for.
  • Semi-structured clinical interview: ~1 hour, in-person, typically with the initial testing appointment.
    • A formal clinical interview.
  • Initial testing: 2-4 hours per appointment, must be in-person.
    • Standardized and evidence-based using various evaluation tests.
  • Additional interviews with other family members, teachers, and providers: 1-2 hours if needed, may be via phone or Zoom.
    • To aid in the overall picture.
  • Additional testing as needed: 2-4 hours per appointment, must be in-person.
    • Often dependent on the results of the first round of tests.
  • Feedback appointment: 1 hour, may be via phone or Zoom
    • To discuss the comprehensive report, diagnos(e)s, recommendations, and answer any questions.

No preparation is necessary, come as you are, in comfortable attire. WPS has water available for clients and includes plenty of breaks as needed throughout the appointments.

It is helpful, but not necessary if clients/parents/guardians can bring any paperwork they feel would aid the clinician such as previous testing, IEP/504 plans, medical records, a list of medications, and academic records. WPS can make copies and return originals to the client. 

Clients are encouraged to bring a beverage and snack if they wish, but it is not necessary.

We typically encourage clients to wait until break times to eat so they can focus fully on their assessments.

Evaluations are time-consuming for both clients and clinicians. In addition to the many hours of client-clinician interaction, clinicians spend hours independently researching cases, gathering historical and relevant information from other sources, scoring tests, on administrative paperwork/calls/notes, consulting with supervisors, and writing formal comprehensive reports. All of this, in addition to the high cost of testing materials (ranging from $500-$5000/test) factor into the cost.

As a PsyD training clinic, this allows us to keep our rates comparatively quite low, while still providing clients the same quality and value expected for a professional service of this nature.

Questions? Contact Westside Psychological Services

wps@roberts.edu

(585) 594-6720

Westside Psychological Services