Frequently Asked Questions
How can therapy help me?
Therapy is a collaborative process, and the benefits you derive from it depend on your active participation and commitment. I provide guidance, support, and expertise to assist you in your journey towards personal growth and positive change. Therapy creates a space to help youwith emotional support, self-exploration and self-awareness, coping with challenges, changing negative patterns, developing communication skills, setting and achieving goals, enhancing relationships, and managing mental health concerns.
Do you accept insurance for therapy?
I currently accept Aetna.
Does insurance cover psychological testing?
Though I accept Aetnainsurance for therapy, I do not accept insurance for testing; however, I do offer payment options including credit cards, Apple Pay, and Afterpay which provides credit up to $2000.
What age groups do you work with?
My specialty is men 45 years old and up. However, I have extensive experience working with all age groups from very young children to elderly adults.
Do you provide testing in person?
Depending on the assessment, it can be provided in person or virtually.
What is the cost of an assessment?
$2400 – $5000
Do you evaluate learning disabilities?
Yes. This is often evaluated through psychological testing. Once testing is completed, I will provide you with a report that outlines the findings and next steps which we will also review together.
Do you evaluate for exam/test accommodations?
Yes. This is often evaluated through psychological testing. Depending on the organization with which you are requesting accommodations, I will either complete the form they provide or write a letter identifying the necessary accommodations.
How do I know if testing is needed?
Determining if psychological testing is needed involves assessing various factors related to behavior, emotions, and cognitive functioning. Here are some signs that might indicate the need for psychological testing:
- Behavioral Issues: Significant changes in behavior, such as aggression, withdrawal, or hyperactivity, that interfere with daily life.
- Emotional Distress: Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or mood swings that don’t seem to improve with time or typical coping strategies.
- Cognitive Concerns: Difficulties with memory, attention, problem-solving, or other cognitive functions that impact academic, occupational, or daily activities.
- Developmental Delays: Delays in reaching developmental milestones in children, such as speech, motor skills, or social interaction.
- Academic or Occupational Challenges: Struggles in school or work that are not explained by external factors or typical developmental issues.
- Interpersonal Problems: Difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, frequent conflicts, or social isolation.
- Medical Conditions: Psychological evaluation might be needed to understand the impact of a medical condition on mental health or cognitive functioning.
- Diagnostic Clarification: To clarify a diagnosis when symptoms are complex and do not fit neatly into one category.
- Treatment Planning: To develop or refine a treatment plan based on a thorough understanding of an individual’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Court or School Recommendations: Sometimes, legal or educational institutions may request psychological testing to inform decisions about services or interventions.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these issues, please contact me. I can conduct initial assessment to determine if psychological testing is appropriate and which types of tests might be most useful.
How much time will testing take?
It varies. Testing can take anywhere between 6 to 10 hours over multiple sessions.