FAQ

Please feel free to bring any questions to your initial session, assessment, or consultation.
The following FAQs may help clarify the process:

How the Assessment Process Works
Each assessment begins with an initial session, where we gather important background information and discuss your goals for the evaluation.
This structured 50-minute interview provides an opportunity to review your personal, medical, and psychosocial history, clarify what led to the referral, and outline how the overall assessment process will work.
After this appointment, you’ll receive links to complete a series of standardized questionnaires tailored to your needs:

• For Substance Use Assessments, this includes the SASSI-4 (Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory).
  
• For ADHD Evaluations, this includes the full assessment battery (ASRS, WURS-25, DBDRS, DERS, MDQ, and related tools).
  

Once all materials are completed and reviewed, we’ll schedule a follow-up session to go over your results, discuss key patterns and findings, and answer any questions.
This session focuses on integrating your history, self-report data, and screening results into clear, practical recommendations for next steps.
After your follow-up, you’ll receive a written summary report outlining your main findings and recommendations.

A standard summary report is included in the assessment cost.
If you require a more detailed or formal report—for example, one intended for licensing, legal, or professional documentation—extended reporting time is billed at $140 per hour, and this will always be discussed beforehand.

Q: What types of referrals are provided, and when are they needed?
A: Referrals may be made when additional or specialized care is needed beyond the scope of this practice. These may include:

• Inpatient or outpatient treatment programs for mental health or substance use
  
• Specialty providers for diagnostic clarification, medical concerns, or co-occurring issues
  
• Peer or support groups to supplement therapy or recovery efforts
  
• Other professionals based on accessibility, expertise, or client preference
  

If I am unable to provide the care you need, I will connect you with appropriate, trusted resources to support your next steps.

Q: If I complete an assessment, can I continue working with you?
A: In most cases, yes. If the assessment leads to recommendations for continued support, and you’re interested in working together, I am typically able to provide follow-up care.
However, in some situations—such as when a referral source requires an independent provider—you may be referred to another clinician for ongoing services. We will discuss this during the assessment to ensure clarity and transparency.

Q: How much do assessments cost?
A: Private-pay rates for both Substance Use and ADHD assessments typically range from $275–$500, depending on complexity and documentation needs.

​Insurance coverage for mental-health assessments can vary by plan, so please contact me directly for clarification and a cost estimate before scheduling.