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.

The number of sessions needed for a diagnostic evaluation can vary depending on your unique needs, which we’ll discuss during your intake. While some assessments may be completed in a single visit, most are spread across three sessions (including the intake) to ensure accuracy and comfort.

Because of the thoughtful analysis and number of appointments involved, it can take up to six weeks for final results to be completed.

After testing, your examiner devotes significant time to carefully reviewing and interpreting the results. This process may include consulting with colleagues or supervisors to make sure your report is as thorough and helpful as possible. The final report is designed to highlight both your strengths and areas where support may be most beneficial. Once your results are ready, you’ll meet with your examiner to walk through the findings, including practical recommendations, together.

This will be determined in collaboration with your clinician. The first appointment is meant to collect the information needed to make this decision. Typically, a standard assessment will cover all of the testing needed to arrive at a diagnosis. In some cases, additional testing may be necessary for specific diagnosis such as Autism and Learning Disabilities. 

Lotus Bloom Psychology offers both neuropsychological and psychological assessments. Both are types of assessments that evaluate mental health and cognitive abilities, but they differ in focus and methods. Neuropsychological assessments utilize tests that obtain data on cognitive functioning including memory, attention, language, problem solving, executive functions, etc. Psychological assessments utilize tests that obtain data on emotional and behavioral functioning including personality and mood.

No, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is provided by your public school system and determines if your child is eligible for supportive services within the school setting. But we can support the process.

Here’s what we can do:

• Provide assessments that schools can use as evidence when deciding if your child is eligible for services

• Offer a formal clinical diagnosis (something school psychologists cannot provide) to strengthen your case for support

• Attend IEP meetings with you to help advocate for your child and ensure their needs are understood

We offer both in-person assessments at our Lombard, IL office and virtual assessments for current Illinois residents. Our virtual assessments are currently offered only to adults.

To receive telehealth services, the client must be located in Illinois at the time the services are rendered. 
 

You will meet with one of our clinical psychologists using our online platform. During the assessment you will share your computer screen and our team member will be able to administer assessments online. 

There are other portions of the virtual testing process that you will complete on your own time online. During your first appointment we will provide both verbal and written instructions on how to complete your portions of the online assessment. We use HIPPA compliant platforms specifically designed for online assessments. 

Yes. Our technology partners are scientifically valid and have been extensively researched to provide precise, reliable results. We currently utilize Creyos, Pearson, and other robust platforms for our virtual testing.

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Learn more about our technology partners here.