Screening & Evaluation Services FAQs

Starting therapy or considering an assessment can bring up a lot of questions—and that’s completely understandable. This page is here to offer clarity, transparency, and reassurance about what it’s like to work with me, how services are structured, and what you can expect along the way. If you don’t see your question answered here, you’re always welcome to reach out.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The screening helps determine whether a full evaluation is clinically indicated. Many adults benefit from clarity before committing to a comprehensive assessment. This step can save time, money, and emotional energy.

  • The screening fee is applied toward the total cost of a full evaluation.

    For ADHD evaluation:

    • Screening: $350

    • Full evaluation total: $950

    • Remaining balance after screening: $600

    For Autism Evaluation:
    The screening fee is applied toward the total cost of a full evaluation.

    • Screening: $350

    • Full evaluation total: $1,500

    • Remaining balance after screening: $1,150

    You will never be charged twice for the same work.

    You will never be charged twice for the same work.

  • Yes. You may choose to begin directly with the full ADHD evaluation for $950 or Autism/AuDHD/ADHD evaluation for $1,500.

  • Autism and AuDHD evaluations involve deeper developmental history, masking analysis, sensory processing, and lifelong pattern integration. They require more clinical time and a more comprehensive report.

  • No. Adult ADHD and autism evaluations are offered as self-pay services. Insurance may be used for ongoing therapy, depending on your plan.

  • Yes.

    • Screenings include a brief written summary

    • Full evaluations include a formal diagnostic report

  • The evaluation may support those requests, but final decisions are made by prescribing providers, employers, or institutions.

  • No. Clients agree not to submit these services to insurance.

  • Yes. Payment plans are available upon request.

  • No. Evaluations are assessment services, not ongoing therapy. Therapy can be discussed separately if desired.

  • Absolutely. Yes. I offer both ongoing therapy and comprehensive ADHD and autism evaluations for adults.

    That said, these services are separate and distinct. An evaluation is a focused, time-limited diagnostic process, while therapy is an ongoing, relational space for support, growth, and skill-building. Some clients come to me only for an evaluation. Others work with me in therapy but choose a separate provider for assessment. A smaller number do both—when it’s clinically appropriate and scheduling allows.

    If you’re unsure which service is the best fit for you right now, we can talk that through together and help you decide your next step.

  • If you’re unsure whether ADHD or autism is part of your experience, starting with a screening can help clarify next steps and may save you time and money. If your history is clear and you’re confident you want a full diagnostic evaluation, you can choose to proceed directly with the full assessment.

  • A screening is a brief, focused process used to determine whether a full diagnostic evaluation is indicated. A full evaluation is comprehensive and includes in-depth history, standardized measures, clinical analysis, and a written diagnostic report.

  • No. Clients who choose self-pay evaluations agree not to submit claims to insurance for these services.m description

  • If a full evaluation is recommended, the screening fee is applied toward the total cost of the evaluation.

  • Not meeting criteria doesn’t mean your experiences aren’t real or valid. You’ll still receive thoughtful feedback and recommendations to help you understand yourself and identify supportive next steps.

  • Yes. My work is grounded in the understanding that neurodivergence is a natural form of human variation—not something to be “fixed.” The goal is clarity, self-understanding, and support.

  • You’ll receive individualized recommendations, but there’s no single “right path.” Many clients use the evaluation as a foundation for therapy, accommodations, self-advocacy, or personal understanding.

  • Services are offered only to adults located in states where I am licensed at the time of service.

  • Documentation may be provided as part of a full evaluation, depending on the findings and your needs.

  • No. Evaluation and therapy services are not crisis services. If you are in crisis, please contact 988 or emergency services.

  • Possibly, depending on clinical fit and availability. These services are scheduled separately and are not guaranteed to transition from one to the other.

  • That’s very common—especially for adults who’ve spent years masking or feeling misunderstood. The process is collaborative, respectful, and paced with care. You won’t be rushed or treated like a checklist.

  • No. Completing a screening does not guarantee a diagnosis, a full evaluation, or ongoing services.

  • This is a common misconception. In the states where I am licensed (SC, RI, MA, FL, and CT), licensed clinical social workers are legally permitted to assess and diagnose mental and neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, when it is within their scope of practice, training, and professional competence.

    In addition to my clinical social work licensure, I have pursued specialized, post-licensure training in adult autism and ADHD assessment, with a focus on adult presentations, developmental history, masking, and co-occurring neurodivergence. My evaluation process reflects current best practices for adults who may have been missed or misunderstood earlier in life.

    Connecticut law explicitly includes licensed clinical social workers as qualified professionals for autism diagnosis, and the other states define clinical social work practice as including assessment and diagnosis.

Services are not crisis care. If you are in danger, call 911 or 988.
Services are provided only in licensed states. Screenings and consultations are not therapy.