No referral is needed to begin therapy or testing. That said, for testing, a referral from a therapist, primary care provider, or another clinician is preferred. It’s not required—I do accept self-referrals—but having a referral often allows for better collaboration, access to relevant records, and a more efficient and informed testing process overall.

Many assessments rely heavily on checklists and questionnaires. While I do incorporate these standardized tools—such as self-report, parent-report, or teacher-report forms—they serve as a component of collateral data gathering in conjunction with the performance-based approach. My primary focus is on structured, real-time tasks that evaluate how you function in the moment. This allows for a more accurate, meaningful understanding of your strengths, challenges, and needs.

No, I don’t use a fixed battery. Each assessment is individually tailored to the person and the referral question. While I don’t use every tool on the market, I carefully select measures that are psychometrically sound—meaning they’re reliable, valid, and designed to provide accurate, meaningful information.

This often includes a mix of standardized questionnaires (like self-, parent-, or teacher-reports) and performance-based tasks that assess how someone functions in real time. Together, these tools help create a clear, well-rounded picture of a person’s strengths and challenges.

Recommendations are tailored to the individual and based on the results of the evaluation. These may include strategies for improving day-to-day functioning, enhancing quality of life, or supporting personal growth. Depending on the context, suggestions might address educational supports, self-accommodations, communication tools, or ways to better manage stress and energy. The goal is to offer practical, personalized guidance that’s relevant to your real life—not just a clinical diagnosis.

I only offer therapy and testing together in one direction: testing first, followed by therapy, depending on my availability. If I’m already your therapist, I refer out for testing to ensure the evaluation remains objective. I'm always happy to help connect you with a trusted therapist who’s a good fit for your needs.

Educational testing is not covered by insurance and is offered as a self-pay service only. During the intake process, we’ll review the scope of testing and your individual insurance benefits so you fully understand what is and isn’t covered. This ensures you can make an informed decision about how to move forward.

If the primary questions involve learning, academic performance, learning disabilities, giftedness, educational planning, or accommodations, Psychoeducational Testing is generally the more focused evaluation.

Comprehensive Psychological Testing is designed for broader questions involving diagnostic clarification, complex or overlapping concerns, cognitive and emotional functioning, personality, executive functioning, relationships, and treatment planning.

The intake process can also help determine the appropriate scope of evaluation.