Psychological Assessment for Adults in NYC

Clarity about how your mind works, and what to do next.

Wondering if ADHD, autism, a learning difference, or something else is behind your challenges? I offer thorough, culturally affirming evaluations for students and adults, designed to give you real answers, not just a label.

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What is a psychological evaluation?

An evaluation explores four main areas: how you think and learn (cognitive), how you feel (emotional), how you act and respond (behavioral), and the patterns that make you who you are (personality). Looking at all of these together helps explain why you’re experiencing what you are.

  • A screening is a quick questionnaire, and a therapy intake is a single conversation. An evaluation goes much deeper, combining multiple sources of information to give you a reliable, well-supported answer rather than an educated guess.

  • Not quite. A neuropsychological evaluation focuses heavily on brain-based conditions like memory loss, brain injury, or neurological illness. A psychological evaluation focuses on conditions like ADHD, autism, learning differences, mood, and anxiety. If a neuropsychological evaluation would serve you better, I’ll let you know and help with a referral.

  • You’ll receive a comprehensive written report with your results, any diagnoses, and personalized recommendations. We’ll also meet for a feedback session to walk through everything together, plus a follow-up session to talk through next steps.

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How It Works

A full evaluation typically includes about 8 hours of direct time together, plus significant work behind the scenes. Below is an example of what the process can look like:

Free 30-Minute Consultation: We’ll start with a conversation about what you’re hoping to understand and what’s prompting you to seek an evaluation. This helps me determine whether an assessment is the right fit and which type of evaluation will best answer your questions.

Clinical Interview (approx. 2 hours): An in-depth conversation about your developmental, academic, work, and relational history, along with your current challenges. When helpful, this may include input from a parent, partner, or someone who knows you well.

Psychological Testing (approx. 3-4 hours, in person or virtual): A selection of standardized, evidence-based tests chosen specifically for your referral questions. These may assess attention, memory, learning, processing, mood, personality, and executive functioning.

Scoring, Interpretation & Report Writing: This is where much of the work happens. After testing, I score and analyze your results, integrate them with your history and interview, and carefully consider alternative explanations before arriving at any conclusions. The result is a comprehensive written report with your results, diagnostic impressions, and personalized recommendations, which can be shared with healthcare providers, schools, or employers if needed.

Feedback Session (1 hour): A dedicated session to walk through your results, explain what they mean in language without psychological jargon, and answer your questions.

Who I Work With

  • High-Achieving Professionals

    You’ve built a successful career, but it’s taken more effort than it seems to for others. Maybe you’re working late to catch up, relying on deadlines and adrenaline, or feeling like you’re one slip away from everything falling apart. An evaluation can help explain why, and how to work smarter, not harder.

  • Students & Professionals Needing Accommodations

    Whether you’re in graduate school, preparing for a licensing exam, or navigating demands at work, a thorough evaluation can provide the documentation you need to request accommodations, and the insight to understand how you learn best.

  • College Students

    College brings new independence and new demands, and for many students, it’s the first time challenges with focus, organization, or learning become impossible to ignore. Whether you’re falling behind despite trying hard, struggling to adjust, or need documentation for accommodations through your school’s disability services office, an evaluation can help you understand how you learn and get the support you need to thrive.

  • People Who’ve Experienced Trauma

    Trauma, anxiety, and ADHD can look strikingly similar: trouble focusing, restlessness, forgetfulness, feeling on edge. With specialized training in trauma, I carefully untangle what’s driving your symptoms, so you get an accurate picture and the right kind of support.

Evaluations I Offer

  • ADHD evaluations

  • Autism evaluations

  • Learning differences (dyslexia, processing issues)

  • Differential diagnosis (assessing whether your clinical presentation best meets criteria for ADHD vs. anxiety, trauma, or depression)

  • Accommodation evaluations for school, work, or exams

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Every evaluation is tailored to your questions, so we cover the parts of your experience that matter most. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of how your mind works, what may be getting in the way, and the tools and recommendations you need to move forward.

Let’s start the conversation. Book a free 30-minute consultation to talk through what you’re hoping to understand and whether an evaluation is the right next step for you.

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Understand Your Payment Options

A comprehensive psychological evaluation varies in cost, as it depends on the questions we’re trying to answer, the type and number of tests needed, and the time required for scoring, interpretation, and your written report. After your free consultation, I’ll give you a clear, personalized quote so you know exactly what to expect before we begin. Evaluations typically range from $3,000 to $5,000. Payment can be split into installments.

I am an out-of-network provider, but many clients receive partial reimbursement (often 30–70%) depending on their insurance plan. I’ll provide the documentation you need to submit a claim. When you call your insurance company, it helps to ask:

  • “Do you cover psychological testing conducted by a licensed psychologist?”

  • “What percentage is reimbursed for an out-of-network provider?”

  • “Do I have a deductible to meet before reimbursement begins?”

  • “Do I need pre-authorization for psychological testing?”

  • “What forms or documentation do I need to submit?”