Learn about Psychological & ADHD Testing

What is Psychological Testing?

Psychological testing helps you answer questions about yourself and learn about the best treatments for you to succeed. It helps you understand how your mind works and its impact on your health and well-being. It is a tool that helps you identify factors impacting your ability to function. Tests can range from questionnaires to tasks that measure different aspects of how your mind works.

It can be useful in many situations. If you’re struggling with feelings of anxiety or depression, a psychologist might use tests to figure out what’s causing these feelings and how to address them. These tests can help understand difficulties such as attention, distractiveness, memory, and processing speed leading to better treatment plans.

Knowing more about our strengths and weaknesses can improve our relationships and personal growth. According to the American Psychological Association, studies have shown that tailored interventions based on testing can significantly improve mental health outcomes and academic performance.

Psychological testing helps when you're facing challenges that don’t have an easy solution. It's particularly helpful when dealing with persistent problems (like difficulty concentrating, mood swings, or unexplained symptoms). Engaging in testing can provide insights that are hard to get from just talking things out. On this page, I discuss the common questions and concerns I help people address in my practice.

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Types of Testing Offered

Psychological Impacts on Health

Psychological testing can help you better understand and treat your health, chronic pain, and other medical concerns. It involves obtaining information to help you understand how psychological difficulties might be affecting your health. For example, these tests can help determine the role of stress on your symptoms, or they can determine the factors impacting your brain fog.

It can also guide doctors in creating a treatment plan that addresses both your specific difficulties and needs. As with other forms of testing, it can help understand symptoms that don’t fit a clear medical diagnosis. By understanding these connections, you and your healthcare team can work together to improve your overall well-being.

ADHD Testing

Testing for ADHD involves completing tests designed to understand how your inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It also seeks to understand factors that are likely impacting these areas. These tests might include questionnaires, interviews, and specific tasks to assess attention span and organizational skills. The goal is to gather detailed information about how ADHD might be impacting your schoolwork, work, or home life. ADHD testing is useful because it helps pinpoint the causes of your ADHD symptoms. By understanding its extent and causes, a tailored treatment plan can be created to better help you.

Diagnostic Clarification

Diagnostic clarification helps pinpoint the exact nature of a mental health condition. A variety of tests help identify issues and answer questions about your mental health. For example, it may seek to determine if you are experiencing clinical anxiety, depression, or another diagnosis.

This testing helps providers understand more precisely what is going on in your mind and how it affects your life. It is useful when you are unsure about your diagnosis and when your treatment is not working. By obtaining clear and detailed information, your doctors and therapists can create an accurate and effective treatment tailored to you.

Treatment Recommendations

This form of testing involves using assessments to help determine the best approach for addressing your mental health needs. The process includes evaluating aspects of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to understand the type of treatment that might work best for you. It is useful in personalizing your treatment plan to meet your specific situation and needs instead of having a one-size-fits-all approach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Who can perform Psychological Testing?

In New York State, only doctoral-level providers can perform psychological testing. This is because the information about you and your difficulties is complex and requires substantial training to be able to interpret and combine to reach conclusions. Typically, only psychologists are trained to perform such testing.

Can I use my insurance?

Insurances do not typically cover psychological testing. However, I provide statements so that you can submit them for reimbursement. I am also willing to help and answer questions to aid in the process.

How much do you charge for testing?

I charge a flat fee of $2000 for testing. I collect payment in full at the time of the first appointment. You are given a Good Faith Estimate before our first appointment so that you have documentation on the cost. Below is a breakdown of the amount of time spent on your case so that you can understand the reason for this price.

Interview with you – 1 hour
Obtaining information from your loved ones - up to 1 hour
Test-taking – up to 6 hours
Records Review (if available) – Up to 3 hours
Scoring, interpreting, and report writing – Up to 8 hours
Feedback session – 1 hour
Total time spent – Up to 20 hours

How did you reach that amount?

In total, the process takes several hours with a lot of work happening behind the scenes (as indicated above). Seldom in medicine do providers spend such a large amount of time addressing only your case. It is also cheaper than many other forms of treatment and testing you are likely considering and seeking. The results may also help you save money as it can provide information to help you better choose treatment options to fit you.

How do I get my results?

After we conclude testing, we will create a report that summarizes your results. You are provided access to this report. Additionally, you will have a feedback session in which we discuss these results and you can ask your questions. This process ensures you obtain information and leave with an understanding of the findings.

Is there any testing you do not perform?

I do not perform the following:

Testing for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and neurocognitive disorders
Forensic Evaluations
Court Evaluations
Custody Evaluations
Police and Active Duty Testing
Autism Testing

Psychological Testing