Psychological Testing Services

Why Testng?

Why Participate in Psychological Testing?

Many clients are referred for psychological testing by their therapist, psychiatric provider, or primary care provider to gain more information to help their patients most effectively.

Some clients seek testing to access services (e.g., academic accommodations or treatment programs) or resources (e.g., disability or social security).

Other clients want to participate in testing to answer their own questions, such as if they may be autistic, with a primary goal of improving their own self-understanding.

Types of Testing

Types of Evaluations

ADHD Testing: Dr. Manning has extensive experience evaluating adolescents and adults for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which has also been referred to as ADD (attention-deficit disorder).

Autism Evaluations: Autism can look very different in adults, girls and women, and trans folx, and Dr. Manning has advanced training in identification of autism in diverse populations. She has particularly specialized in assessing adult women and other individuals assigned female at birth.

Intellectual Disability Identification: Dr. Manning enjoys helping older adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities/cognitive impairments develop plans for the future, often alongside family members.

Learning Disorder Testing: Learning disorders in reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia) are typically identified in childhood, although Dr. Manning has experience with providing first time diagnoses of learning disorders in adulthood, along with updated evaluations.

Guardianship Evaluations: Testing adults with developmental disabilities to determine if guardianship is appropriate is a particular area of passion for Dr. Manning. She has testified dozens of times since 2019 alone.

Disability Testing/Social Security Evaluations: Review panels often require or suggest psychological testing to help support a claim of being unable to work or otherwise financially support oneself. This is another area where Dr. Manning regularly provides assessments.

Formal Accommodations: Dr. Manning has helped many clients receive high school, college, and workplace accommodations. She is also very experienced with accommodations for high stakes exams, such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT.

Evaluations Required by Professional Boards: Organizations such as the Health Professionals Recovery Program (HPRP) and Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program (LJAP) often require psychological assessments, and Dr. Manning is experienced and comfortable coordinating with these agencies.

Differential Diagnosis: Because many diagnoses share similar symptoms, it can be difficult to determine the cause(s) of distress. Testing can help determine the correct diagnosis to guide treatment. For example, it can be important to differentiate between mood disorders (depression or bipolar spectrum), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, etc.), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and personality disorders (such as borderline personality disorder). Dr. Manning is very familiar with coordinating with therapists and psychiatric providers to coordinate care.

Testing Process

Getting Started

If you are a new client, you can begin by scheduling a free 15-minute phone consultation with Dr. Manning to briefly discuss your concerns, the process moving forward, and anticipated fees.

After the phone consultation, you will need to complete intake paperwork before you can schedule an intake appointment. It is also helpful for you to submit any documentation you have, such as prior testing reports, IEPs, therapy records, etc. You can sign forms to allow us to request records as well.

Intake Appointment

After submitting your intake paperwork, you will schedule an intake appointment with Dr. Manning, which will typically be completed via telehealth. This typically lasts around an hour.

You are welcome to have a support person with you, such as a parent or romantic partner, if this would help explain your history and concerns.

This appointment will include detailed discussions of your concerns and your history, including your medical, mental health, family/social, and academic/vocational background.

A plan for moving forward will be developed. This may include formal testing or direct referrals to other services, such as therapy, psychiatry, or occupational therapy.

If you are moving forward with testing, you will have the opportunity to review your written history for accuracy if you'd like. Please request this if you are interested in doing so.

Testing Appointment(s)

On your end, preparation for the testing appointment is minimal. Don't schedule testing at a time when your schedule is off or something unusual is occurring in your life, such as the day before you are moving or the day after you return from a European vacation. Do your best to get a good night of sleep, eat breakfast or lunch, and avoid substance use prior to testing. If you use glasses, hearing aids, etc., please have these for the appointment.

In most cases, you do not need to bring anything to testing. You are welcome to bring snacks, beverages, or fidgets if you'd like. Feels free to dress however you feel most comfortable.

Testing varies a great deal, depending on your specific concerns and needs. Testing typically takes about 2-6 hours. If more than 4 hours are needed, testing will be broken into shorter appointments. Depending on your specific needs, this may be completed via telehealth, in person, or some combination of the two. Testing may be completed by Dr. Manning and/or a psychometrist.

Testing typically consists of some combination of structured interviews, subjective questionnaires, and/or formal structured testing. Those close to you, such as a parent or romantic partner, may also be asked to complete questionnaires with your permission.

The primary goal is for you to do your best and respond honestly to everything, so accurate information can be gathered to help you. Your test results will be interpreted by Dr. Manning, and she will write a report for you.

Testing Feedback

Around two weeks after testing is completed, you will participate in a feedback appointment with Dr. Manning to discuss your test results, any diagnoses, and recommendations for moving forward. This typically lasts around an hour. These appointments typically occur via telehealth.

After the feedback, your report will be finalized, and it will be provided to you electronically within the following 24 hours.

After Testing

Typically, there will not be further formal follow up with Dr. Manning after you receive the report.

Many people receive follow up care from therapists, psychiatric providers, occupational therapists, etc. Another common form of follow up includes applying for accommodations through their school or workplace.

Dr. Manning does not provide ongoing therapy. In some situations, she does provide follow up consultation.

*If you have urgent testing needs, quick turnaround testing may be a good option for you!

Testing Fees

We do not accept insurance. The benefits to this include:
- No waits for prior authorization
- No limits on the amount of time or type of tests that can be used
- No restrictions on the use of telehealth
- You have total control over your medical records, since insurance companies will not have access to diagnoses or other testing records

Most evaluations cost $1500, although there may be rare exceptions. Fees will be increasing to $1650 for individuals who complete intake paperwork on or after January 1, 2025.

We can accept payment via credit card or health savings account (HSA).

The total fee is typically paid in three installments: $250 at the time of the intake appointment, 50% of the remainder (typically $625) at the time of the testing appointment, and the remaining balance (typically $625) at the time of the feedback appointment.

You are required to keep a current credit card on file.

Some or all of these fees may be reimbursed by insurance, depending on the specific insurance plan and your needs. For this process, a detailed receipt, called a superbill, can be provided upon request. If you wish to pursue this, the responsibility to complete all paperwork is yours, and we provide no guarantees of coverage.

Regardless of the provider, insurance does not cover several types of testing, including guardianship evaluations, testing for learning disorders, and assessments for academic or test accommodations.