Psychological assessment
ADHD assessment and diagnostic clarity for complex concerns
Comprehensive psychological assessment for adults with questions about ADHD, attention, learning, emotional functioning, or overlapping symptoms. You receive clear findings and practical next steps.
What psychological testing can clarify
A psychological assessment is a structured, multi-method evaluation conducted by a trained psychologist. It combines clinical interview, developmental and educational history, behavioral observations, and standardized measures selected for the questions you need answered.
For adults wondering about ADHD, an ADHD assessment can help distinguish ADHD-related attention and executive-function difficulties from anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma-related symptoms, sleep disruption, learning differences, or other overlapping concerns. The result is a clear written report with diagnostic conclusions when appropriate and practical recommendations for treatment and next steps.
Who Seeks an Assessment?
Adults with questions about ADHD
Attention, organization, impulsivity, and follow-through can be affected by ADHD, but they can also be affected by anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma-related symptoms, sleep problems, or learning differences. Assessment examines the full pattern rather than relying on a brief checklist.
People with overlapping or unclear symptoms
When several explanations seem possible, a thorough evaluation can clarify what is primary, what may be co-occurring, and which symptoms may be better explained by another condition. This can guide more targeted treatment and reduce uncertainty about next steps.
People wanting to understand their cognitive profile
Even without a specific concern, some people want to understand their cognitive strengths and weaknesses — how they process information, where they excel, and where they may need support.
Students and adults seeking school or workplace accommodations
A psychological assessment can provide the documentation needed to request academic accommodations at a college or university, extended time on standardized tests such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, or bar exam, or workplace accommodations under the ADA. The written report includes diagnostic conclusions and specific accommodation recommendations prepared in accordance with commonly referenced documentation guidelines. Individual institutions, testing organizations, and licensing boards set their own requirements and make their own determinations.
The Assessment Process
Initial Consultation
We begin with a phone or video consultation to understand your questions, goals, and the kind of documentation or clarity you need. Together, we determine whether a full assessment is the right fit and what it can realistically answer.
Clinical Interview
A thorough interview covering developmental history, current concerns, prior diagnoses, academic and occupational history, mental health background, and the settings in which symptoms occur.
Standardized Testing
A battery of validated, normed measures selected for your referral questions — which may assess attention, executive functioning, cognition, academic skills, emotional functioning, and personality as appropriate.
Scoring & Integration
Results are integrated with interview findings, history, and behavioral observations to determine whether ADHD, anxiety, OCD, mood symptoms, learning differences, sleep concerns, or other factors best explain the pattern.
Written Report
A comprehensive written report explaining findings, diagnostic conclusions when appropriate, and specific recommendations. It is written clearly so you can use it in treatment planning, share it with referring providers, and better understand your next steps.
Feedback Session
A dedicated session to walk through the report together, answer your questions, and turn the findings into clear next steps — whether that means treatment recommendations, referrals, strategies, or documentation planning.
Types of Assessments We Offer
About your assessment
Conducted by a Licensed Psychologist
Assessments at Dr. Flanigan-Landeros OCD & Psychological Services are conducted by Dr. Katie Flanigan-Landeros, a licensed clinical psychologist. Every assessment is completed with the rigor and individual attention that a complex diagnostic question deserves.
Testing for School and Workplace Accommodations
If you are a college student, graduate student, or professional seeking accommodations, a psychological assessment can provide comprehensive documentation to support an accommodations request. Many schools, licensing boards, and testing organizations ask for a current evaluation from a licensed psychologist that includes standardized test results, diagnostic conclusions, and specific accommodation recommendations.
We provide thorough assessment reports that address the elements commonly requested for academic accommodations at colleges and universities, extended time and other testing accommodations for the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, bar exam, and similar standardized tests, and workplace accommodations under the ADA. The report explains the clinical basis for each recommendation so that the relevant institution or organization can review it clearly.
Accommodation documentation requirements vary by institution. We recommend confirming your school's or testing organization's specific requirements before scheduling. We are happy to discuss what your evaluation will need to include during the initial consultation.
Common Questions
Fees & Payment
We accept Optum, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, and Carelon Behavioral Health for psychological assessment. If you carry a different plan, we can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Self-Pay / Out-of-Pocket Fees
The following fees apply when paying out of pocket or when insurance does not cover assessment services.
A deposit is collected at scheduling. Payment plans may be available — please ask during your consultation. We recommend contacting your insurance in advance to confirm your specific benefits.
A superbill (itemized receipt) is provided upon request for clients seeking out-of-network reimbursement from their insurance plan.
Questions about whether an assessment is right for you?
We're happy to talk through your situation before you commit. Reach out and we'll be in touch soon.