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Psychological Evaluations
 

A psychological evaluation can help clarify what may be contributing to emotional, behavioral, attention, learning, or relational concerns. The goal is not simply to assign a diagnosis, but to develop a more complete understanding of your strengths, challenges, patterns, and treatment needs.

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Evaluations can be helpful for diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, learning concerns, ADHD, emotional difficulties, or when you feel stuck and want a deeper understanding of what is going on.

 

Who I Evaluate

I provide evaluations for individuals ages 16 and older.

 

Types of Evaluations Offered

  • Psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning

  • Adult ADHD evaluations

  • Adolescent ADHD evaluations

  • Psychoeducational evaluations for learning concerns

  • Comprehensive psychological, ADHD, and learning evaluations

 

How Long Does an Evaluation Take?

The process begins with a 90 to 120-minute intake appointment where I gather detailed history, discuss your current concerns, and identify the specific questions the evaluation is intended to answer.

 

Testing usually takes place during one or more appointments. Each testing session may last approximately 4 to 6 hours, depending on the referral question and the type of evaluation needed.

 

Cost and Payment

The cost of an evaluation depends on the referral question, complexity, and amount of testing required. Dr. Wadeson will discuss the best option for you based on your needs. 

Average rates:

  • Adult ADHD Screening: $600 

  • Adult ADHD Evaluation: $1,050

  • Adolescent ADHD Evaluation: $1,200

  • Psychoeducational Evaluation (for academic accommodations): $1,250

  • Base Comprehensive Evaluation: $1,500

  • High Complexity Evaluation: $1,800 to $2,000 

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I do not accept insurance. This allows me to provide thorough, individualized evaluations without insurance

restrictions.

 

Payment is accepted by cash, check, Venmo, or credit card. A 2.75% convenience fee is added for credit card payments for evaluations. No additional fee is added for other forms of payment.

 

What is the Difference Between an ADHD Screening and ADHD Evaluation?

An ADHD screening is a shorter, more focused evaluation designed to determine whether ADHD symptoms are present and whether further assessment or treatment may be appropriate.

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Screenings typically include:

  • A clinical interview

  • Review of current symptoms and history

  • ADHD rating scales and questionnaires

  • Limited testing measures focused on attention, executive functioning, and related concerns
     

A screening may be appropriate if:

  • You are primarily seeking clarification about possible ADHD

  • Your history and symptoms are relatively straightforward

  • There are fewer concerns about learning disorders, mood disorders, trauma, personality factors, or other overlapping conditions

  • You are looking for an initial diagnostic impression and treatment recommendations

 

Because ADHD symptoms can overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, burnout, medical conditions, learning difficulties, and other concerns, a screening provides a narrower lens and may not fully capture the bigger picture.

 

Comprehensive ADHD Evaluation

A comprehensive evaluation takes a broader and more in-depth approach. Rather than focusing only on whether ADHD is present, the goal is to better understand how cognitive, emotional, behavioral, personality, developmental, and environmental factors may be contributing to your current difficulties.

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Comprehensive evaluations may include:

  • Detailed clinical interview and history

  • Cognitive and executive functioning testing

  • Attention and processing measures

  • Academic or learning assessments when indicated

  • Personality and emotional functioning measures

  • Assessment of mood, anxiety, trauma, stress, coping patterns, and related concerns

  • Review of possible differential diagnoses and overlapping conditions
     

A comprehensive evaluation may be recommended if:

  • Your symptoms are more complex or longstanding

  • You are unsure whether ADHD fully explains your difficulties

  • There are concerns about anxiety, trauma, burnout, depression, learning disorders, or emotional functioning

  • You have a history of masking, high achievement, or inconsistent functioning

  • Previous diagnoses or treatment have not fully explained your experiences

  • You want a more complete understanding of yourself and individualized recommendations


Which Option Is Best?

Not everyone needs a comprehensive evaluation, and not every concern can be accurately understood through a brief screening alone.
 

For some individuals, a focused ADHD screening provides enough information to guide treatment. For others, a more comprehensive evaluation is important to avoid overlooking underlying or contributing factors.


If you are unsure which option best fits your needs, we can discuss your concerns during a consultation and determine the most appropriate approach together.

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What the Process Looks Like

Pre-Evaluation

Before your appointment, you will complete consent forms and any necessary background paperwork. In some cases, questionnaires may also be sent to family members, partners, teachers, or others who can provide helpful information.

 

Initial Consultation

During the initial consultation, I will ask about your history, current concerns, symptoms, functioning, and goals for the evaluation. I typically schedule this appointment separately from testing so I can choose the most appropriate measures for your specific needs.

 

Testing

Testing is tailored to your referral question. Depending on the type of evaluation, this may include cognitive, academic, attention, emotional, personality, behavioral, or diagnostic measures. Some evaluations require more than one testing appointment.

 

Feedback Session

After testing is complete and results are reviewed, we will meet for a feedback session. During this appointment, I will explain the findings, answer your questions, and discuss recommendations.

 

You will also receive a comprehensive written report with results, diagnostic impressions when appropriate, treatment recommendations, and helpful resources.

 

FAQ's
 

  • Do I need to study? No. This is not something you should prepare for. You are not expected to know every answer or perform perfectly. There is no way to “fail” a psychological evaluation. You are simply asked to do your best.

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  • How long will it take? Testing varies from person to person. For comprehensive evaluations, we may spend 6-8 hours together. I make every effort to help you feel comfortable throughout the process, including breaks, opportunities to ask questions, and time to move at a manageable pace. It takes about 2 weeks to complete the scoring and report writing before we meet for the Feedback Session. 

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  • When I come in for my evaluation, will I get a diagnosis? An evaluation does not guarantee that you will leave with a diagnosis. It is common for people to come into testing with a specific diagnosis in mind, such as ADHD. While diagnosis can be an important part of the evaluation, the process begins with broader questions. The goal is to understand the full picture, not force the results into a predetermined label. A strong evaluation helps connect the dots. My goal is to help you better understand your unique strengths, challenges, and next steps so you leave with clarity and practical recommendations.

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