Find answers to common questions about psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments; ADHD, autism, dyslexia, learning disabilities, giftedness, and twice-exceptionality; psychotherapy and coaching; fees and insurance; digital resources; and services for organizations.
I provide psychological, psychoeducational, and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. These FAQs explain the types of evaluations I offer, who I assess, when testing may be helpful, and how the process can identify both strengths and support needs.
I provide psychological, psychoeducational, and comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children, teens, and adults. Depending on the referral questions, an evaluation may explore ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities, giftedness and twice-exceptional profiles, executive functioning, memory, emotional functioning, and complex presentations in which several factors may overlap.
Each assessment is designed to clarify the fuller picture of how a person thinks, learns, communicates, and functions in everyday life. The findings may help clarify diagnoses, identify meaningful patterns of strengths and support needs, guide treatment and educational planning, and inform recommendations for school, work, accommodations, relationships, and daily functioning.
Yes. I provide comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for adults, not only ADHD and autism evaluations. Depending on the referral questions, an adult assessment may also explore learning differences, giftedness and twice-exceptionality, executive functioning, memory, emotional functioning, and other diagnostic or neurocognitive questions.
Many adults seek testing after years of feeling misunderstood, overcompensating, masking, or working much harder than others to manage everyday demands. A comprehensive evaluation can bring clarity to longstanding questions and provide a fuller understanding of the person’s strengths, neurodevelopmental differences, lived experiences, and support needs.
For most referral questions, I assess children beginning around age 5. I also assess teens and adults, with adult evaluations typically extending through approximately age 45 to 50, depending on the referral questions, testing needs, and clinical fit.
If you are unsure whether an evaluation falls within my scope of practice, an initial consultation can help determine whether I may be an appropriate fit or whether another provider would better meet your needs.
An evaluation may be helpful when there are ongoing questions about attention, learning, memory, organization, academic performance, emotional regulation, social communication, sensory experiences, or emotional well-being. Testing can also be valuable when someone appears bright or gifted but continues to struggle in ways that have not been fully understood or explained.
A comprehensive assessment can help clarify whether those experiences are related to ADHD, autism, dyslexia or another learning disability, giftedness, an emotional health concern, another neurodevelopmental difference, or a combination of overlapping factors. It can also provide language for experiences that may have been difficult to explain and identify practical supports that fit the person more accurately.
Yes. A high-quality assessment should identify strengths, differences, and support needs rather than focusing only on difficulties or diagnoses. I am especially intentional about recognizing intellectual abilities, giftedness, creativity, problem-solving, persistence, adaptive skills, and other personal assets throughout the evaluation process.
The assessment may also clarify factors that are making school, work, relationships, emotional well-being, or daily responsibilities less accessible. This fuller understanding can be especially meaningful for people who have spent years feeling discouraged, confused, or inaccurately understood without knowing why certain parts of life required so much effort.
These FAQs explain where I provide therapy, the difference between psychotherapy and coaching, what you may discuss in therapy, and what to expect from sessions with me.
Yes. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and New York and provide psychotherapy to clients located in either state, depending on their needs, location, and clinical fit.
Therapy may be offered through secure telehealth sessions, and I also provide in-person appointments at my office in Claremont, California. Because licensing requirements are based on where the client is physically located during the appointment, we will confirm your location and service needs before beginning care.
Yes. I offer in-person therapy appointments at my office in Claremont, California. Secure online therapy may also be available to clients located elsewhere in California or New York when telehealth is clinically appropriate.
Some clients prefer the connection and separation from daily life that come with meeting in person, while others appreciate the accessibility and convenience of online sessions. We can discuss which format is likely to work best for your circumstances.
Psychotherapy and coaching are both goal-oriented, but they serve different purposes. Therapy is generally more appropriate when emotional distress, mental health symptoms, trauma, stressful life circumstances, relationship patterns, or experiences from the past or present are affecting your well-being or daily functioning.
Health and wellness coaching is typically more forward-focused and action-oriented. It may be a better fit when you want support with specific goals, accountability, routines, problem-solving, behavior change, or making practical progress in areas such as health, wellness, work, or relationships.
Coaching is not a substitute for psychotherapy and is not appropriate for crisis care or deeper emotional concerns. An initial consultation can help clarify which service is the better fit.
You can discuss whatever is important to your emotional well-being, relationships, health, identity, faith, or daily life. This may include anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, chronic pain, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, cultural experiences, oppression, spirituality, personal growth, or major life changes.
My approach is warm, thoughtful, and goal-focused. We can make room for what is happening in the present while also exploring past experiences or longer-standing patterns when they are relevant to the work you want to do.
Support from trusted friends and family can be deeply meaningful, but psychotherapy offers something different: a confidential relationship shaped by clinical training, careful assessment, evidence-informed treatment, and sustained attention to your goals and well-being.
Some experiences may also feel too private, painful, or complex to process fully within a personal relationship. Therapy with me is active and intentional. Together, we clarify what you want to change, identify barriers and patterns, and develop practical tools that can help you move forward with greater understanding, stability, and confidence.
Individual therapy sessions are 45 minutes. The initial intake appointment is typically 50 to 55 minutes so that we have additional time to discuss your history, current concerns, goals, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
Sessions are structured enough to support meaningful progress while still allowing space for you to feel heard and understood. Therapy also extends beyond the appointment itself, as lasting change often develops through practicing new skills and applying insights in everyday life.
These FAQs explain current service rates, out-of-network insurance reimbursement, accepted forms of payment, CareCredit, assessment scholarships, and limited reduced-fee availability.
Fees vary based on the type and depth of service provided. ADHD assessments are currently $4,500, combined autism and ADHD assessments are $5,400, comprehensive adult assessments generally range from $7,000 to $8,500, and comprehensive assessments for school-age youth are currently $8,500.
Individual therapy sessions generally range from $220 to $240, depending on session length. Administrative work, including letters and forms, is billed at $60 per 15 minutes, with a $60 minimum. Fees related to legal matters begin at $540 per hour and may include additional advance-payment requirements.
Because fees may change and each assessment is individualized, the exact cost will be discussed with you before services begin. You may also request a written Good Faith Estimate of expected charges.
I do not accept insurance directly. However, I can provide a detailed superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.
Many PPO plans include some out-of-network coverage, but reimbursement rates, deductibles, and requirements vary by plan. I recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to ask about your behavioral health and psychological testing benefits. You may also use the Mentaya tool on my website to estimate your potential reimbursement.
Many clients also use eligible Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds to pay for services.
I accept major credit cards, HSA and FSA cards, Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, and CareCredit. Fees are due at the beginning of, or before, each scheduled service.
Payments are not refundable for services already provided. Additional cancellation, rescheduling, and administrative policies are explained in the Scheduling and Cancellations section below.
Yes. I accept CareCredit to provide greater flexibility with assessment and treatment expenses. Qualified clients may be eligible for promotional financing options, including six- or twelve-month interest-free plans when the balance is paid in full within the promotional period.
I also serve as an assessor for The Jonathan Foundation and accept assessment scholarships awarded through its application process. Eligibility and funding decisions are determined directly by The Jonathan Foundation.
I have a limited number of reduced-fee openings and may sometimes be able to negotiate a lower rate based on income, financial need, and current availability.
Because these openings are limited, I cannot guarantee that a reduced-fee option will be available. When I am unable to accommodate someone’s financial circumstances, I may be able to provide referrals to other providers or lower-cost resources.
These FAQs explain the notice required for therapy and assessment appointments, late-cancellation fees, assessment rescheduling policies, and circumstances in which administrative charges may apply.
Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice when canceling or changing a therapy appointment. This allows me the opportunity to offer the appointment time to another client who may need it.
No-shows, late cancellations, and appointment changes made without sufficient notice are charged at the full session rate. The balance must be paid before the next scheduled appointment. I may grant one late-cancellation fee waiver per calendar year at my sole discretion.
Please provide at least 48 hours’ notice when canceling or requesting to reschedule an assessment appointment. Psychological assessments require individualized preparation, scheduling, record review, test selection, and administrative work before the appointment takes place.
One reschedule may be granted without an additional fee in the event of illness or an emergency. Any further date change, regardless of the reason, incurs a $500 rescheduling fee that must be paid before new assessment dates are confirmed.
If you cancel an assessment after the initial one-half payment has been submitted, the amount paid will be returned minus an administrative and preparation fee of approximately $800 to $1,200 or more, depending on the work already completed.
This fee covers time spent preparing for the evaluation, reviewing records and forms, selecting and organizing assessment materials, reserving testing dates, and completing related administrative tasks. The same policy may apply if I must cancel the assessment because required forms, records, or other administrative requirements were not completed.
Payments are not refundable for services that have already been provided or completed. Assessment payments may also be subject to preparation, administrative, cancellation, or rescheduling fees when professional time has already been reserved or work has already begun.
Because the specific circumstances may vary, the applicable fees and policies will be reviewed before services begin and documented in the informed-consent or assessment agreement.
These FAQs explain the group-based services, self-paced courses, and digital mental health resources available through Dr. Blied and Faces of Health.
Yes. I offer an executive functioning skills coaching group designed to help participants develop practical tools for organization, time management, planning, prioritizing, task initiation, and follow-through.
The group is structured, skills-based, and focused on creating systems and routines that work more effectively in everyday life. It is educational and coaching-based and is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy or psychological assessment.
I offer additional educational and skills-based resources for people who want support beyond one-to-one services. These include the free Faces of Health app and two self-paced online courses: Empowerment Through Understanding: Adult ADHD and Autism Modules and Beat Stress Using Neuroscience and Mindfulness.
The Faces of Health app provides brief, on-demand, neuroscience-informed tools related to stress management, grounding, mindfulness, emotional well-being, chronic illness, and whole-person health. The online courses offer more structured education and practical strategies that participants can complete at their own pace.
These resources are educational and are not substitutes for psychotherapy, psychological assessment, crisis services, or medical care.
If you are not ready for therapy or formal testing, the Faces of Health app and self-paced online courses may be helpful places to begin. They offer flexible access to practical education, stress-management tools, mindfulness practices, and information related to adult ADHD and autism.
These resources may be especially useful for people who want to learn independently, begin building skills, or explore supportive information before deciding whether individualized services are the right next step. They can provide a meaningful starting point, but they do not provide diagnosis or replace professional mental health or medical care.
These FAQs explain how I partner with healthcare organizations, colleges, counseling centers, employers, and professional groups through app and course licensing, consultation, workshops, seminars, and speaking engagements.
Yes. I partner with healthcare organizations, colleges and universities, counseling centers, employers, and other organizations that want to expand access to practical, psychologically informed tools for mental health, executive functioning, stress management, and whole-person well-being.
Partnerships may include licensing access to the Faces of Health app, self-paced online courses, live training, consultation, or a customized combination of services. Each partnership is designed around the organization’s goals, audience, available resources, and desired level of support.
Yes. I provide professional consultation, workshops, seminars, live trainings, and speaking engagements for organizations and professional audiences. Topics may include stress management, mindfulness, ADHD and autism, executive functioning, chronic illness, culturally responsive care, and whole-person approaches to mental health and well-being.
I also provide professional consultation to licensed mental health clinicians in California, particularly when they are supporting clients with complex medical concerns, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, or overlapping psychological and health-related needs.
My background includes clinical practice, university teaching, course development, consultation, and extensive presentation experience across academic, healthcare, nonprofit, and professional settings.
Learn more about the clinical expertise, lived understanding, practical approach, and breadth of experience that shape my work with individuals, families, clinicians, and organizations.
Clients and organizations often choose to work with me because I bring together clinical expertise, thoughtful assessment, practical skill-building, and a whole-person approach. My background includes psychological and neuropsychological assessment, psychotherapy, health and wellness coaching, university teaching, professional consultation, online course development, organizational partnerships, and public speaking.
My work is strengths-forward, neuroaffirming, culturally responsive, and grounded in both research and real-world application. I strive to help people feel accurately understood while also leaving them with meaningful next steps, practical tools, and recommendations that can make daily life more accessible.
I also understand personally that health, disability, identity, faith, culture, family roles, and neurodivergence do not exist in isolation. That lived understanding helps me approach complex experiences with warmth, humility, compassion, and clinical precision.
Choosing the right assessment, therapy service, professional resource, or organizational partnership can involve questions that are specific to your circumstances. Reach out to discuss what you are looking for and whether my services may be an appropriate fit.
