you.FAQ
Q: How do I get started?
A: Click the Book my Consultation button at the bottom of any page to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me by phone. We will discuss your needs, the best fit, and how to get an appointment.
Q: Do I need to be in WA state to get services?
A: Yes, even if we are doing a video visit for an intake or feedback portion of the assessment, you must be physically in the state of WA.
Q: Do you accept insurance for assessments?
A: I am not paneled with any insurance companies. Fees are listed under the type of evaluation in my services section and are due prior to receiving services. I am happy to generate a superbill for you after the services are complete for you to submit and work with your insurance company to see if they will reimburse you. Insurance companies vary widely on if they cover psychological assessment and testing codes.
Q: Are you the right kind of provider if I want to use my test results in court?
A: Generally the answer is no. You will want to use a forensic psychologist. There are options for neuropsychological testing if you have a head injury or car accident and forensic clinical psychologists if you want an opinion on child custody or other family or criminal court cases.
Q: I have been in mental health treatment for many years and feel like I am not getting better. I am worried that my diagnoses are wrong, or my treatment is wrong, or that we are just missing something important. Is psychological assessment something to consider?
A: Psychological assessment can be a great next step to help clean up diagnoses and recommend evidence-based treatments that have been shown to be effective and are a good fit for you. Sometimes this means radically shifting gears in treatment, and sometimes it means minor tweaks. The goal is to get you unstuck and find a better quality of life.
Q: I am really worried about developing dementia because of my family history, but I am still functioning well in my day-to-day life. Does doing cognitive baseline testing make sense?
A: It can for some people. The field is changing rapidly, and sometimes getting a baseline of how you are functioning combined with things like blood work to look for biomarkers can give you more insight into your risk and your functioning. Baseline testing can help you track changes over time if you retest again in the future.
Q: I have a known medical condition that impacts my cognitive functioning. Is this the right kind of testing for me?
A: If you have had a stroke, brain tumor, brain injury, etc., you will likely be much better served by a neuropsychologist that can offer a more specialized service that helps you
Q: Do you do ongoing therapy?
A: Not at this time. I have provided many years of CBT and DBT therapy but currently am focused on assessments.