What We Test For
We provide comprehensive evaluations for:
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ADHD
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Autism
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Learning disabilities
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Dyslexia
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Emotional and behavioral concerns
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Executive functioning challenges
The Testing Process
Testing begins with an intake interview to understand your concerns and your teen’s history, followed by individualized testing sessions based on their specific needs. Once testing is complete, we meet for a feedback session to review the results and recommendations, and you will receive a detailed written report. Recommendations often include school supports, accommodations, and therapy or other services when appropriate, with a focus on helping teens succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
What You Receive After Testing
After the evaluation, you will receive a clear explanation of the results, a detailed written report, and specific recommendations for school, home, and any additional supports that may be helpful. Our goal is not just to provide a diagnosis, but to help you and your teen better understand what’s going on and what steps to take next.
Meet Our Testing Team
Rachel Goldfarb, PsyD
Staff Clinician
Ashley Houchin, PsyD
Founder & CEO
Tiffany Lara, PsyD
Director of Diagnostic Evaluation Services
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Adolescent Psychological Testing FAQs
The number of sessions needed for a diagnostic evaluation can vary depending on your unique needs, which we’ll discuss during your intake. Typically, administering tests takes 2-3 appointments to complete. Each appointment is between 2-3 hours in duration.
Because of the thoughtful analysis and number of appointments involved, it can take up to six weeks for final results to be completed.
If you’re using insurance, your exact cost will depend on your plan and coverage details. We bill for all services provided, and costs may vary based on the type of evaluation or therapy you receive. If you’re paying out of pocket, we outline our fees here.
Psychological testing for adolescents includes interviews, standardized tests, and questionnaires that assess areas such as attention, learning, memory, executive functioning, and emotional functioning. The evaluation is tailored to each teen based on their specific concerns.
Psychological testing may be helpful if a teen is struggling with attention, school performance, anxiety, mood changes, emotional regulation, or social difficulties. Other signs include frequent missing assignments, difficulty staying organized, school avoidance, changes in behavior, low self-esteem, or concerns raised by teachers or doctors. Testing can help identify ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, depression, or other factors that may be affecting school and daily life.
Psychological testing can help identify ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, anxiety, depression, OCD, and autism, as well as challenges with executive functioning, attention, memory, and emotional functioning.
Yes, testing can help determine whether a teen qualifies for school supports such as a 504 Plan or IEP. The evaluation includes recommendations that can be shared with the school to help your teen receive appropriate accommodations and support.
Insurance coverage varies by plan, but many plans cover testing for concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns when medically necessary. We are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare, and we review your benefits during your free consultation.
Schedule a free consultation to get started
We offer a free 15-minute virtual consultation to help you understand the process, your benefits, and whether testing would be helpful.
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