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Insurance and Fees

If you, or your child, have already been evaluated — through a school, a primary care referral, or a traditional psychiatric evaluation — and the result didn't match your or your child's lived experience, you probably already expect that the evaluation had its limitations. School testing exists to determine eligibility for services. The other evaluations listed tend to be deficit-focused, based on antiquated stereotypes, or often conducted primarily to support a prescription. While they might yield some helpful data, none are designed to understand someone who is gifted, twice-exceptional (2e), autistic, or has ADHD: someone who is bright, exhausted from years of masking, and quietly needing support despite an otherwise strong skill set.

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A comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessment is built to answer a different question: how do we conceptualize a person's lived experience and support them in ways that enhance growth?

 

The reality is that this depth has a cost, and it's a meaningful one for most individuals and families.

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Your Estimated Reimbursement

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Clients pay directly for my services. I do not bill insurance in any capacity. â€‹However, many PPO and HDHP plans directly reimburse clients for at least part of an out-of-network assessment.

 

But what will the actual cost be?

 

Adjust the calculator below by inputting your plan's deductible and percentage owed after deductible (coinsurance). If you have an FSA or HSA, the calculator includes that option too, which reduces your net cost further!

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(Please note: this calculator works best if you've completed a free 15-minute consultation call, where I will provide you with information regarding fees. I can also send you a sample superbill so that you can discuss this information directly with your insurer.)

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If You're Still Deciding​

 

You don't need to have this figured out before reaching out. In fact, I encourage you to come with questions and an open mind! A consult call costs nothing and merely serves to provide you with the data you need to make an informed decision. It's the fastest way to find out whether this is the right next step — for you or your child — and whether the cost, once you've run your own numbers, is one you're in a position to take on.

Erin McCarthy Shaw

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Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC

Erin is a certified provider of neurodiversity-affirming assessments for ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and giftedness.

203.349.9605

1000 Cordova Place, #53

Santa Fe, NM 87505

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Los Alamos, NM 87544

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Erin McCarthy Shaw provides comprehensive neuropsychiatric assessments for teens and adults exploring giftedness, twice-exceptionality (2e), ADHD, autism, learning differences, and complex neurodevelopmental profiles.

 

Assessments are designed to support IEPs, 504 Plans, and workplace accommodations.

 

In-person testing is available for 7 years and up in Santa Fe and Los Alamos, NM.

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​Fully remote assessments with standardized testing are available for 18 years and up throughout New Mexico, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.

 

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© 2026 by Erin McCarthy Shaw, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC

 

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