Assessment, Consultation, And Evaluation
Please Note: Evaluation processes and fees vary based on the specific assessments conducted. Each evaluation is individualized; the above is a general overview.
Rates: $260–$300 per hour for in-office assessments, testing, scoring, report writing, and psychotherapy. Total cost varies per evaluation.
Payment Accepted: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, HSA, and FSA.
Adult Assessment
Psychological assessments are designed to gather comprehensive information to better understand an individual’s behavior, emotions, and cognitive functioning. Recognizing that each person is unique, our team of experienced clinicians customizes every assessment to align with the specific needs and concerns of the individual.
The primary objective of these evaluations is to inform an accurate diagnosis and collaboratively develop an effective treatment plan that enhances the patient’s daily functioning and overall well-being.
In addition, we aim to help patients gain valuable insight into unproductive or self-defeating behavioral patterns. By increasing awareness of unconscious habits, underlying stressors, and recurring challenges, patients and clinicians can work together to develop practical tools and strategies for responding more effectively to life’s demands.
Areas of Expertise:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Academic Achievement
Learning Disorders
Depression
Forensic Evaluation
Neurocognitive Assessment
OCD & other compulsive thoughts or rituals
Separation Anxiety and Fearfulness
Other Areas Assessed
Sleepiness and Nightmares
Night terrors or sleepwalking
Excessive sadness
History of neglect or abuse (emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse)
Extreme aggression
Emotional Disturbances
Oppositional Defiant Behaviors or Disorders
Disturbances in conduct
Excessive shyness and separation problems
Eating disorders
Neuropsychological Assessment
A neuropsychological assessment employs specialized techniques to evaluate a broad range of brain functions. These include:
Memory and Learning
Attention/Concentration
Executive Functioning
Receptive and Expressive Language Abilities
Auditory, Motor, and Visual Processing
Benefits for Families and Professionals
Objective, Evidence-Based Data:
Delivers quantitative insights into an individual’s cognitive skills across various domains.
Comparative Analysis:
Compares an individual’s abilities with those of peers of a similar age, helping to pinpoint the nature and severity of any cognitive challenges.
Insight into Developmental, Neurological, and Medical Issues:
Detects the influence of developmental or neurological problems and establishes a baseline to measure the effectiveness of interventions or track a child’s progress over time.
Differential Diagnosis:
Aids in determining whether issues such as attention difficulties stem from factors like anxiety, depression, language impairments, or a primary attentional deficit disorder. This nuanced understanding informs more accurate diagnoses.Targeted Interventions:
Provides a solid foundation for developing personalized strategies and interventions, maximizing success across various environments, from home to school.
Psychological Assessment
Psychological assessments involve collecting and analyzing data to evaluate an individual's behavior, abilities, and other characteristics. These assessments help skilled clinicians develop accurate diagnoses and personalized treatment plans. Using tools such as interviews, observations, standardized tests, and self-report measures, assessments address a wide range of psychiatric and non-psychiatric concerns across clinical, educational, organizational, and forensic settings. The information gathered allows clinicians to understand current functioning and make informed predictions about future behavior.
Psychoeducational Asessments
An educational evaluation is a comprehensive component of a psychological assessment that examines an individual's cognitive abilities, academic performance, and learning style. It gathers information through interviews, standardized testing, observations, and academic records to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential learning challenges. The evaluation may assess intelligence, academic achievement, attention, memory, and processing skills, as well as social-emotional functioning and behavioral concerns. The results offer valuable insights for educators, parents, and clinicians to develop targeted interventions, accommodations, and strategies to support the individual's educational growth and academic success.
Child & Adolescent
Assessment
A child and adolescent psychological assessment uses specialized tools and techniques to gain insight into a young person’s social, behavioral, emotional, and personality development. This understanding enables our clinicians to provide individualized recommendations that support both educational and mental health needs.
The assessment process begins with establishing a strong, trusting relationship with the child or adolescent and their family—an essential foundation for meaningful and effective evaluation. For younger children, play therapy is often used to help clinicians interpret non-verbal cues in a safe, engaging environment. Adolescents typically require more direct clinician interaction, while parents remain a vital source of contextual information.
Our clinicians work collaboratively with families to understand the unique challenges each child or adolescent faces. Through this process, we aim to construct a clear and compassionate narrative of the individual’s inner experience and develop practical strategies to support growth and healing.
Areas of Expertise:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Separation Anxiety and Fearfulness
Sleepiness and Nightmares
Night terrors or sleepwalking
Excessive sadness or depression
History of neglect or abuse (emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse)
Extreme aggression
Oppositional Defiant Behaviors or Disorders
Disturbances in conduct
Excessive sibling rivalry
School Readiness
Aggressive behaviors at school
Compulsive thinking or rituals
Inattentiveness and disinterest in learning
Educational issues
Excessive shyness and separation problems
Social development and preparedness for school
Eating disorders
Emotiona
At La Jolla Psychology Center, neuropsychological assessments offer detailed insight into cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, with personalized evaluations that inform accurate diagnoses and evidence-based care recommendations.
