Psychological assessment or testing is a collaborative process whereby the client works with the psychologist to measure the presence of psychological symptoms, diagnose psychological disorders, and evaluate the degree that they are impacting one’s mood, academics or work life, social relationships, and overall wellbeing.

The psychologist also provides recommendations and resources based on the most current science to improve functioning and wellbeing!

Generally, psychological assessment at East Beach Psychological Services, P.C. follows this process:

1. A 75-minute intake session during which the psychologist obtains a detailed review of the client’s symptoms and a general history as well as an understanding of the client’s primary referral question.

2. A 2- to 5- hour testing session (occasionally separated into two sessions) to complete the appropriate psychological assessments. This may include cognitive tests, tests of academic achievement, tests of emotional functioning, tests of personality, and more.

3. A one-hour feedback session during which the psychologist will explain any psychological diagnoses that were found, review recommendations, and answer any questions. You will be provided a detailed written testing report that summarizes and further elaborates on the findings.

Many individuals are struggling with their emotions, unable to focus at work or at school, finding that their relationships are unfulfilling, or wanting to better understand themselves. Psychological assessment can help to answer these, and many more, questions!

Not only providing such answers, psychological assessment can also help you figure out skills and methods to better thrive in your life and improve your wellbeing! East Beach Psychological Services, P.C. also offers psychotherapy services to further walk with you on this journey.

We operate as out-of-network with insurance providers. You can find more information on our insurance practices here, such as how to collect reimbursement from your insurance provider for care rendered.

Superbills, which can be submitted by a client to their insurance company for possible reimbursement, are provided at the conclusion of services or at client request.

Length of the assessment varies based on the question the client wants answered. All assessment packages include a 75-minute clinical intake and 1 hour feedback session. The length of the testing session may vary from 2 hours to more than 5 hours, depending on the referral question.

The psychologist works collaboratively with the client and will ensure the client is aware of the approximate length of testing prior. Breaks are always provided and many clients choose to bring a snack.

Sessions cancelled with more than 48 hours notice do not incur a charge.

Missed or “no-show” sessions and sessions cancelled within 48 hours of the session incur a missed session fee equivalent to the full session rate.

A session is also considered a “no-show” or missed session if a client arrives more than 15 minutes late, due to insufficient time to adequately complete services.