Diagnostic assessment is a structured psychological evaluation designed to understand your emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning and determine whether a mental health diagnosis is present. It includes a clinical interview, standardized testing, and a written report with diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.

Diagnostic assessment may be helpful if you're struggling with persistent symptoms—such as anxiety, low mood, inattention, or emotional overwhelm—and want clarity about what’s going on. It can also be useful if you’re starting or resuming therapy, considering medication, or seeking accommodations at work or school. If you're unsure, we can talk briefly to decide whether this service is a good fit.

The process begins with an in-depth clinical interview to understand your concerns, history, and goals. From there, you’ll complete a personalized set of psychological measures tailored to your needs—these might assess emotional patterns, personality style, attention, or memory. Once testing is complete, I’ll integrate the results into a detailed written report and we’ll meet for a feedback session to go over the findings and discuss next steps.

Diagnostic assessments typically take place over 2–3 sessions, including the initial interview, psychological testing, scoring and interpretation, report writing, and the feedback session. My rate is $220 per hour, and the total cost will depend on the scope of the assessment. I’ll explain the expected time and cost up front so you can make an informed decision. I ask for 50% of the total fee at the time of scheduling, with the remaining 50% due after the assessment portion is complete and before the feedback consultation.

If you have out-of-network mental health benefits, I can provide you with a statement of service (or “superbill”) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. I encourage you to contact your insurer to understand what they may cover.

You’ll receive individualized, thoughtful recommendations based on your results and goals. These may include treatment options, therapy modalities to consider, strategies for managing symptoms, or referrals for additional support. If relevant, I can also provide documentation to support accommodations at work or school.

If a diagnosis is indicated, it will be included in your written report and we’ll talk through what it means during your feedback session.

If you prefer not to receive a diagnosis, we can discuss this at the outset and tailor the assessment to fit your needs. Alternatively, focused consultation and assessment may be a better fit.

Diagnostic assessment is not treatment—it’s a focused, time-limited service designed to answer specific questions about your mental health. While therapy is ongoing, relational, and centered on treatment and change, assessment has a defined structure and goal: to provide diagnostic clarity, psychological insight, and recommendations to support your next steps. Many people choose assessment as a starting point before beginning therapy or making informed decisions about their care.