Psychological Testing
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An evaluation is a great way to learn more about yourself, receive specific guidance around mental health treatment planning, and to receive a formal diagnosis (if found) provided by a well-trained licensed provider.
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My evaluations are person-focused, neurodiversity-affirmative, and collaborative. I intend to work with you to answer your questions - you provide the information about your life and experiences, while I use my extensive knowledge of psychological testing to guide the process. I thoroughly enjoy helping people learn more about themselves and exploring topics that feel difficult to talk about.
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In most cases, yes! If you are seeking an evaluation to learn about your needs/strengths, are wanting quick and specific strategies for treatment, desire answers to questions about yourself (socially, emotionally, intellectually, personality-wise), then an evaluation is well worth the investment. The value received from my reports has been noted to surpass the temporary financial cost. I am also happy to discuss ways you can find out about out-of-network insurance options and sliding scale fees for those still limited by finances but strongly wanting an evaluation.
Pricing
Adult ADHD & Child ADHD
$3000 for children
$3500 for adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) evaluations seek to help explain symptoms related to hyperactivity, inattention, distractibility, and/or thinking. Testing looks at your cognitive abilities, personality style, and social-emotional abilities.
Adult Autism & Child Autism
$2800 for children
$2500 for adults
Dr Bridget provides neurodiversity affirmative and validating autism evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Areas of specialty include testing adult women, individuals with high levels of masking, and school-aged children. Testing includes a detailed interview, self-report measures, and the option to have loved one(s) provide info.
Adult IQ & Child IQ Testing
$850 for ages 16+
$1000 for under 16
WPPSI-IV, WAIS-IV, and WISC-V available, depending on age and exposure to past testing. Recommended for school applications, MENSA or giftedness programs, or personal use. IQ-only testing cannot be used for clinical purposes and gives a limited picture of your abilities.
All child and teen evaluations come with a personalized letter (or story, depending on their age) explaining the test findings in a more age-appropriate manner.
Domestic & International Adoption Evaluations
$1500
If you are looking to adopt a child from another country or domestically, Dr Bridget Wieckowski would be happy to help you. Your adoption agency will provide you with paperwork that we will review to help complete the psychological evaluation portion of your application. Fee includes notarization of documents and paperwork completion.
Comprehensive Evaluations
$4000 for children
$5000 for teens / adults
If you have many questions about yourself, or if you aren’t sure where to start with testing, then a comprehensive evaluation would be the best fit for you. Comprehensive testing looks at personality, learning, social life, cognitive abilities, and emotions. This is a popular option for families wanting to get a clear picture of their child’s development or for adults who’ve experienced many different symptoms over the course of their life.
Other Testing Options
Many people want to explore a combination of diagnoses, symptoms, or traits (such as an ADHD/autism evaluation). Please inquire about pricing depending on the symptoms or diagnoses you would like evaluated.
Other evaluations offered include: mood and/or anxiety disorder testing, seminary or ordination, personality testing, learning disability testing (or IEE’s for school), developmental evaluations
Expedited testing (receiving a report in a faster time frame) can be done for an additional fee and based on availability.
There is a $250 non-refundable deposit required to book your intake; this is automatically credited towards your total testing fee.
Sliding scale and reduced fee slots available on a limited basis.
In an effort to make testing services more accessible, Dr Bridget Wieckowski offers a number of sliding scale or reduced fee slots per month. Contact us today to discuss pricing and availability.
FAQs
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It can be helpful to think about what symptoms, traits, or experiences you’ve had that made you wonder whether testing would be a good idea. You can either focus on a specific diagnosis (or many) or do a more general comprehensive evaluation. It is always possible to add on additional testing if you have new questions about yourself during the evaluation process.
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Yes! Our evaluations go beyond just a diagnosis - they seek to explain what makes you who you are and how to live the life you want. Testing can also be very beneficial for requesting workplace or school accommodations. Testing is a big financial, time, and emotional expense so it’s recommended to let your assessor know if any concerns come up.
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There are three parts to an evaluation with Dr Bridget. Part one is the intake (usually 1.5 hours on Zoom video). This is an interview where we discuss your history and current needs. Part two is testing - this can range from 2 to 10 hours depending on the type of evaluation you’re receiving. Testing can either be in person, virtual, or a hybrid, depending on your preference and appropriateness given age or question being answered. Part three is the report review feedback session where we discuss the findings, recommendations, and resources. One month after the report review, we can do a brief post-evaluation follow-up call to answer any remaining questions about your report.
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At this time, Dr Bridget is a fully out of network provider. A superbill can be provided at the end of your evaluation; this is a document that includes diagnosis information and fees for billing codes. You may want to contact your insurance company to see what your out of network (OON) benefits are. The CPT codes to ask about are: 90791, 96130, 96131, 96136, and 96137. Insurance reimbursement is not guaranteed even with a superbill, and all services must be paid in full to receive your final report.
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Whether to meet in person, virtually, or a hybrid is up to personal preference. Many people find the process to be easier if done from the comfort of their own home. Others may find that being at an office helps to focus better. We can discuss what would be the best fit for you during your intake. Virtual testing is not available for children under age 12 or individuals with unreliable WiFi connections.
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At this time, our services are only being offered for individuals physically located in the state of California.
Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers are required to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for the medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule and item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit or call 530-302-5793.