What to expect...from beginning to end.

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We know that pursuing an evaluation can feel overwhelming, and we aim to make the process as clear, thoughtful, and comfortable as possible. While every evaluation is individualized based on the referral question and the needs of the person being evaluated, the process generally includes the following steps:

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Initial Consultation

The process begins with a brief phone consultation to learn more about your concerns, discuss the type of evaluation you are seeking, and determine whether our practice is the right fit for your needs.

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Intake

The first appointment is a comprehensive clinical interview with your psychologist. We will discuss current concerns, developmental, educational, medical, and psychological history, and the questions you hope the evaluation will answer. For children and adolescents, this appointment is generally conducted with parents or caregivers.

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Testing

Testing is individualized based on the referral question. Comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations typically involve approximately 4–5 hours of testing, which may take place over one or two days. Testing may assess areas such as cognitive functioning, attention and executive functioning, learning and memory, academic skills, social-emotional functioning, and behavior.

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Adult ADHD Evaluations 

Our focused Adult ADHD evaluations follow a more streamlined process and generally do not require a full neuropsychological testing battery. The evaluation includes an in-depth clinical and developmental interview exploring both current functioning and the history of attention, organization, impulsivity, and executive functioning concerns. We also use standardized measures of ADHD symptoms and executive functioning and, when helpful, review relevant records or gather information from someone who knows you well. Because ADHD symptoms can overlap with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and other concerns, the evaluation considers alternative explanations and co-occurring conditions as part of the diagnostic process.

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Reports & Recommendations 

Following testing, your psychologist integrates the information gathered throughout the evaluation into a comprehensive written report. The report explains the findings in clear, accessible language and includes diagnostic impressions, when appropriate, as well as individualized and practical recommendations for treatment, school, work, and everyday functioning.

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Feedback Session

The final step is a feedback session with your psychologist to review the results, answer questions, and discuss recommendations and next steps. Our goal is for you to leave the evaluation with a clearer understanding of your or your child’s strengths and challenges—and, most importantly, a practical roadmap for moving forward.