Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the package that includes a report?
While not required, selecting the neuropsychiatric assessment package with a report provides detailed documentation of assessment results, including strengths and differences, to support understanding and planning both now and in the future.
For students, a formal evaluation is often essential for securing educational accommodations through a 504 Plan or an IEP. As academic demands increase—from elementary school through college—students without documented support may face unnecessary challenges in environments that are not designed for their learning needs. A comprehensive report helps ensure access to appropriate accommodations, interventions, and services.
If a student plans to request accommodations for the SAT, ACT, or other standardized tests, the College Board requires a comprehensive, multimodal assessment with formal testing of intelligence, executive functioning, and related neuropsychological domains. Accommodations are based on documented, longitudinal history; last-minute evaluations are typically insufficient, making early planning critical.
For adults, a comprehensive report can also support conversations with employers about workplace accommodations.
The memorandum of evaluation is intentionally limited and is not a report. It does not include a narrative summary, interpretive analysis, test scores, graphs, or a synthesis of objective findings.
The memorandum serves a single purpose: to document whether diagnostic criteria were met, or to briefly explain why criteria were not met. It is designed for diagnostic confirmation or rule-out only.
Clients seeking a detailed understanding of strengths, differences, functional implications, or written recommendations must select the full assessment package with a formal report. By choosing the memorandum, clients acknowledge that it provides diagnostic clarification only.
Where does this practice provide services?
I offer in-person assessment services at the following locations:
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205 Main Street, First Floor, Westport, CT 06880
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49 Locust Ave, Suite 104, New Canaan, CT 06840
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Manhattan — Flatiron, New York, NY (opening Spring 2026)
I also offer virtual assessment services for clients located in Connecticut and New York, with limited availability for Vermont.
What are your practice hours?
This practice is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM until 5 PM.
How does insurance and payment work in your practice?
This practice is private pay or out of network (with a superbill). Clients pay the full fee at the time of service. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits that may partially reimburse costs after submission of a superbill.
If you plan to seek reimbursement, it is recommended that you verify your out-of-network mental health benefits with your insurance provider in advance.
What are the advantages of seeing an out-of-network provider?
Operating as an out-of-network practice allows me to maintain a smaller caseload and make clinical decisions based on individual needs rather than insurance requirements. This model typically allows new clients to begin services within 1–3 weeks, without the need for insurance pre-authorization or restrictions on session length or approach.
This independence supports longer appointments when clinically appropriate, more thorough assessments, and a direct, focused working relationship without insurance-related constraints. Many clients choose this model because it prioritizes quality, access, and individualized care.
Clients who are uninsured or self-pay may request a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges prior to receiving services.
What are your fees?
For neuropsychiatric assessments and psychiatric evaluation services, please schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss current rates.
Do you offer a sliding scale?
This practice does not offer a sliding scale.