Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
I provide psychological assessment in Denver for adolescents and adults seeking greater clarity around cognitive, developmental, emotional, or diagnostic concerns.
Assessment Services
Finding the Right Evaluation
Every assessment starts with a specific question. From there, I choose the tools and approach that best fit the person and what we're trying to understand.
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Fee: $3,000
A neuropsychological evaluation examines how different areas of thinking work together, including memory, attention, processing speed, executive functioning, language, and other cognitive abilities.
The goal is to build a clearer picture of both strengths and areas of difficulty—not simply identify a low score.
Questions It Can Help Answer
This type of evaluation may help clarify questions such as:
- Why has memory or thinking changed?
- Are attention or executive-function difficulties affecting daily life?
- Is there a pattern consistent with a neurological condition?
- Which cognitive abilities remain strong, and which may need support?
- How are cognitive changes affecting independence, work, relationships, or everyday functioning?
The findings can help guide treatment, accommodations, further medical care, and practical next steps.
Psychological Evaluation
Fee: $1,500
A broader evaluation of emotional, behavioral, personality, and psychological functioning designed to provide greater diagnostic clarity.
When It May Help
A psychological evaluation may be useful when:
- A diagnosis remains unclear
- Symptoms overlap
- Treatment has stalled or has not fully addressed the problem
- Emotional or behavioral concerns need further clarification
- A more complete psychological picture could help guide treatment or next steps
Autism Evaluation
Fee: $3,500
A comprehensive autism evaluation for adolescents and adults using clinical history and appropriate standardized measures, which may include the ADOS-2.
When It May Help
An evaluation may be appropriate when there are longstanding questions involving:
- Social communication
- Relationships and social interaction
- Sensory experiences
- Repetitive or patterned behaviors
- Developmental differences
- Previous diagnoses that have not fully explained someone's experience
Dementia Evaluation
Fee: $1,500
A focused evaluation of memory, thinking, behavior, and everyday functioning when there are concerns about possible cognitive decline.
When It May Help
A dementia evaluation may be appropriate when someone or their family has noticed:
- Increasing forgetfulness
- Changes in decision-making or problem-solving
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks
- Behavioral or personality changes
- Declining independence in everyday life
The findings can also provide useful information for physicians, families, and others involved in care.
Disability Evaluation
Fee: $500
An evaluation of IQ and adaptive functioning designed to document both cognitive ability and how a person manages the practical demands of everyday life.
When It May Help
This evaluation may be appropriate when documentation is needed to support eligibility for state services or disability-related assistance, particularly when intellectual and adaptive functioning must be formally assessed.
Diagnostic Tools & Methods
How Psychological Assessment Works
Different evaluations require different combinations of methods. Depending on the referral question, an assessment may include:
Clinical Interview
A detailed conversation about current concerns, relevant history, symptoms, development, functioning, and the reasons the evaluation is being requested.
Standardized Psychological Testing
Validated measures may be used to assess areas such as cognitive ability, emotional functioning, personality, behavior, or other clinically relevant concerns.
Cognitive & Neuropsychological Testing
When appropriate, testing may examine areas such as memory, attention, executive functioning, processing, and other cognitive abilities.
Autism-Specific Assessment
Autism evaluations may include the ADOS-2, clinical history, developmental information, and other appropriate measures.
Adaptive Functioning Assessment
For disability evaluations, assessment may examine both intellectual functioning and the practical skills needed for everyday life.
The Evaluation Process
What to Expect
A structured process helps make the evaluation easier to understand before you begin.
1. Initial Consultation
We start by clarifying the reason for the evaluation. This may involve speaking directly with the person being assessed, a family member, or the referring professional depending on the situation.
2. Review of Relevant Information
When appropriate, I may review records, previous evaluations, medical information, developmental history, or other materials that help provide context.
3. Interview & Testing
The evaluation itself may include clinical interviews and standardized testing selected specifically for the referral question. The length and structure vary depending on the type of assessment.
4. Interpretation
Once testing is complete, I review the findings as a whole rather than interpreting individual scores in isolation.
5. Feedback & Recommendations
The final stage is focused on helping you understand the results, what they may mean, and what next steps may be useful.
When appropriate, findings can also help inform treatment planning or communication with other professionals involved in care.
Care Options
Assessment Options by Location
The format of an evaluation depends on the type of assessment, the testing required, and where you are located. Some parts of the process may be completed remotely, while others may require in-person testing.
In-Person Assessment
Psychological and neuropsychological evaluations are available in
Littleton, CO, with in-person testing required for some assessments.
Telehealth Across Colorado
Some consultations, interviews, feedback sessions, and assessment components may be available by telehealth throughout Colorado, depending on the evaluation.
PSYPACT Telepsychology
Through PSYPACT, eligible clients may access telepsychology across
40+ participating states, subject to location, authorization, and assessment requirements.
Professional Referrals
I accept assessment referrals from physicians, therapists, families, caregivers, senior-service professionals, and other providers seeking diagnostic or functional clarity.
FAQs
Questions About Psychological Assessment
What is the difference between psychological testing and psychological assessment?
Testing refers to the individual measures used to gather information. A psychological assessment is the larger clinical process that combines testing with interviews, history, observations, interpretation, and recommendations to answer a specific referral question.
Do I need a referral from a physician?
Not necessarily. Some people contact me directly, while others are referred by physicians, therapists, families, senior-service organizations, or other professionals.
How do I know which evaluation I need?
You do not need to know before reaching out. We can begin with the concern or question you are trying to clarify and determine which type of evaluation is most appropriate.
Do you evaluate adults for autism?
Yes. I provide autism evaluations for adolescents and adults, which may include the ADOS-2 along with clinical history and other appropriate measures.
What happens after testing is finished?
Once the evaluation is complete, the results are interpreted as a whole and reviewed with you through the feedback process.
The aim is to explain what the findings mean and provide useful recommendations or next steps.
Can physicians or other professionals refer someone directly?
Yes. I welcome referrals from physicians, therapists, senior-service organizations, disability-service professionals, families, and other professionals seeking diagnostic or functional clarity.
Take the First Step
Start with what you are trying to understand. From there, we can determine the assessment that best fits the question and begin working toward clearer answers.
