FAQ

I provide psychological, psychoeducational, and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. Evaluations may address concerns related to ADHD, autism, specific learning disabilities, giftedness, mood disorders, executive functioning, and complex presentations where more than one concern may be present.

These assessments are designed to clarify diagnosis, identify patterns of strengths and challenges, guide treatment recommendations, and support next steps related to school, work, accommodations, and daily functioning.

Yes. I provide comprehensive assessments for adults, not only ADHD and autism evaluations. Adult assessments may also address Specific Learning Disorders, giftedness, mood disorders, executive functioning concerns, and other diagnostic or neurocognitive questions, depending on the referral concern.

Many adults seek testing because they have spent years feeling misunderstood, overcompensating, or working much harder than others to manage everyday demands. A comprehensive evaluation can help bring clarity to longstanding questions and provide a more accurate understanding of the full picture.

For most referral questions, I assess children beginning around age 5. I also work with teens and adults, with adult assessments typically extending to about age 45 to 50, depending on the referral concern and clinical fit.

If you are unsure whether your concern falls within my scope of practice, I welcome you to reach out for a consultation.

An evaluation may be helpful when there are ongoing concerns about attention, learning, memory, organization, academic performance, emotional regulation, social communication, sensory experiences, or mood. Testing can also be valuable when someone appears bright or gifted but is still struggling in ways that are not fully explained.

A thorough assessment can help determine whether the concerns are best explained by ADHD, autism, a learning disability, giftedness, a mood disorder, or an overlapping profile.

Yes. A high-quality evaluation should help clarify both strengths and challenges. I am especially intentional about identifying both during the assessment process. This may include intellectual abilities, giftedness, creativity, problem-solving, and adaptive skills, while also identifying the factors that may be interfering with school, work, relationships, or emotional well-being.

This kind of clarity can be especially meaningful for individuals who have spent years feeling discouraged or confused without fully understanding why things have felt harder than expected.

The rate for an assessment depends on the type and depth of evaluation needed. The rate for a psychological assessment is $4,500-$5,400. The rate for a comprehensive assessment is $7,500-$8,500+. Rates for therapy range from $220-$240 per session. Administrative fees (i.e., for paperwork completion) are $60 per 15 minutes, and rates for involvement in any legal matter begin at $500/hour.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in both California and New York. I provide therapy and assessment services within the scope of licensure and applicable practice guidelines for those states.

This allows me to serve clients who are residents in California and New York, depending on the service needed and clinical fit.

Yes. I offer in-person services in Claremont, California. Depending on the service and clinical fit, some appointments may also be offered remotely.

If you are looking for therapy, coaching, or assessment services and would like to know whether in-person or remote care is the best fit, I invite you to reach out.

I offer both psychotherapy and health and wellness coaching, depending on your needs and goals.

Coaching is often the better fit when you are looking for support with specific goals, accountability, problem-solving, routines, or behavior change. Therapy is generally more appropriate when emotional suffering, mental health symptoms, stressful life circumstances, or deeper patterns from the past or present are affecting your daily functioning.

Both services are goal-oriented, but therapy offers space for deeper emotional processing and treatment of mental health concerns, while coaching is typically more forward-focused and action-based.

You can discuss a wide range of concerns in therapy, including emotional, behavioral, relational, spiritual, cultural, and life stress concerns. Therapy is flexible enough to make room for what matters most, while still staying connected to your broader goals.

My approach is thoughtful and goal-focused. If something important arises in session, we make space for it while also keeping an eye on the larger work you want to do.

Supportive friends and family can be deeply meaningful, but some concerns require clinical expertise, careful assessment, and evidence-based treatment. There are also experiences that may feel too private, too complex, or too painful to process within a personal relationship.

Therapy with me is active and intentional. Together, we clarify goals, identify barriers, and build tools that can help you move forward with greater insight, stability, and confidence.

Individual therapy sessions are 45 minutes. The first, or intake, session is 50-55 minutes. Sessions are structured enough to support meaningful progress, while still allowing space for you to feel understood and cared for.

Therapy also involves work outside of session. Lasting change often happens through applying insights and practicing skills in daily life.

Yes. I offer an executive functioning skills coaching group designed to help individuals build practical tools for organization, time management, planning, and follow-through.

This is a structured, skills-based group that focuses on creating systems and routines that are more workable in everyday life. It is not a substitute for individual therapy or psychological assessment.

Yes. I offer additional educational and skills-based resources for individuals who want support beyond one-to-one services.

These include the Faces of Health app, which provides on-demand, neuroscience-informed tools and strategies to support well-being, as well as two self-paced online courses: Empowerment Through Understanding: Adult ADHD and Autism Modules and Beat Stress Using Neuroscience and Mindfulness. These resources are educational in nature and do not replace therapy, psychological assessment, or medical care.

If you are not ready for therapy or formal testing, my digital resources may be a helpful place to begin. The Faces of Health app offers accessible, neuroscience-informed tools to support stress management and overall well-being. My self-paced online courses also provide practical education and strategies related to adult ADHD, autism, stress, and mindfulness.

These resources can be a meaningful starting point for people who want support, education, and skill-building in a more flexible format.

Yes. I partner with organizations to provide students, employees, and communities with access to my app and courses in ways that support learning, well-being, executive functioning, and whole-person health.

These partnerships can be especially helpful for healthcare organizations, counseling centers, colleges and universities, and employers seeking practical, psychologically informed resources for the people they serve.

Yes. I provide consultation, workshops, seminars, and live training events for organizations and professional audiences. Topics may include stress management, mindfulness, neurodivergence, executive functioning, chronic illness, and cultural responsiveness. I also offer professional consultation to licensed mental health providers in California, particularly in supporting clients with complex medical or chronic health conditions.

My background includes clinical practice, teaching, course development, and substantial workshop and presentation experience across academic, healthcare, nonprofit, and professional settings.

I do not accept insurance directly. However, I provide a detailed superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement using your out-of-network benefits. Many PPO plans include out-of-network coverage, although reimbursement rates and policies vary. Please use the Mentaya tool on my website to get an estimate of your insurance plan’s out-of-network reimbursement benefits. I also recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to better understand your coverage.

Many clients also choose to use their health savings account (HSA) or flexibile spending account (FSA) cards for eligible services.

I accept all major credit cards, HSA/FSA cards, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, and CareCredit. Session fees are due at the beginning of, or prior to, each session. No refunds are provided for services.

I also serve as an assessor for the Jonathan Foundation and accept their scholarships.

Yes. To support greater flexibility and access to care, I accept CareCredit. Qualified clients may be eligible for 6-month or 12-month, zero-interest payment plans, as long as the balance is paid in full within the promotional period.

I have a limited number of lower-fee slots available and can sometimes negotiate a lower fee based on income and financial need. If I am unable to accommodate your financial situation, I may be able to provide referrals.

Advance notice is appreciated for any cancellation or change to an appointment so that the time may be offered to another client in need.

For therapy appointments, cancellations or changes should be made with at least 24 hours’ notice. No-shows, late cancellations, and changes made without sufficient notice will be charged the full session rate, and that fee must be paid prior to the next scheduled appointment. One free late cancellation may be granted per calendar year at my sole discretion.

For assessment appointments, cancellations or requests to reschedule require at least 48 hours’ notice because of the individualized preparation and administrative time involved. If you cancel your assessment after the initial one-half payment has been submitted, or if I cancel the assessment due to incomplete required forms or other administrative reasons, your payment will be returned minus $800-$1,200+ to cover preparation time already spent and administrative expenses. There are no other refunds for services provided or scheduled. One reschedule may be granted at no charge in the event of illness or emergency. Any additional rescheduling, regardless of reason, will incur a $500 fee per date change, due prior to confirming new assessment dates.

Clients and organizations often seek out my work because I bridge together clinical expertise, thoughtful assessment, practical skill-building, and a whole-person approach. My background includes licensed clinical practice, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy, coaching, teaching, consultation, online course development, and professional speaking.

I strive to offer care and education that are warm, thoughtful, evidence-informed, and practical. My goal is to help people feel more clearly understood while also leaving them with meaningful next steps and useful tools.