Yes, please find FAQs on our child psychologist's website: https://drkatstubbs.com/faq

You can book your initial intake appointment online or by calling our office to schedule. If you are using insurance, please have this information ready when you call. You will then be emailed a link to intake paperwork and a mental health screener questionnaire to complete prior to your intake appointment. Please be sure to have all forms completed prior to your intake appointment, or else we may need to reschedule. To schedule, please call (360) 583-4900 or book online:

Neeley Psychological Services has never utilized waitlists. We generally have intake openings with a few weeks to 1-2 months. Please click "Book Online" on our website or call the office to inquire about availability timeframe: (360) 583-4900.

Most private insurance plans will cover some form of psychological assessment services, at least partially, although this is constantly changing. We currently accept most private insurance plans (no Kaiser, MODA, or Lifewise). Our office staff calls to verify insurance coverage and will provide an estimate on what your particular plan covers. You may be required to pay a deductible, co-insurance, and/or co-pays (we cannot provide estimates on these potential costs until we receive your insurance information). Unfortunately, we do not accept Medicaid or state insurance plans. We get frequent emails from potential clients asking about what their insurance plan will cover. Please understand that we have no way of knowing this until you provide us with your specific plan information. We generally accept the following insurance plans currently. However, please understand that we see clients in 40+ states, so we will not be in network with every insurance plan, even if it's listed below. For example, we aren't in network with some states' Regence plans, even though we generally accept Regence in Oregon and Washington. Also, some insurance plans are starting to not cover telehealth evaluations. Other plans may cover assessment for ADHD, but not Autism, or vice-versa. Insurance coverage is constantly changing, so we cannot provide any guarantees regarding the use of insurance for psychological assessment services. Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna First Choice Health Health Net Humana Meritain MHN Optum PacificSource Premera Providence Regence TRICARE UnitedHealthcare

Please see the previous FAQ regarding insurance considerations. We generally accept the following insurance plans: Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna First Choice Health Health Net Humana MHN Optum PacificSource Premera Providence Regence TRICARE TriWest UnitedHealthcare

The answer to this question will vary depending on what type of evaluation we are doing, e.g., Autism, ADHD, both, or other diagnoses. Every evaluation starts with a 30-60 minute intake appointment ($250). At the end of the intake appointment, we will calculate the cost of the evaluation. This amount will be provided to you prior to your evaluation session. The majority of our evaluations generally fall within the range of $1100-$1900 (not including the $250 intake appointment). Please note that child/teen evaluation services, which may also include Learning Disorder assessment, may include higher fees.

Unfortunately, many primary care providers, psychiatrists, therapists, teachers, and even psychologists are not very knowledgeable about the various presentations of Autism. It is not a significant part of many training programs. While we wish these providers would just disclose their lack of expertise on the matter, they are often quick to offer an uninformed opinion. A simple test would be to ask them to list Autism diagnostic criteria that you don't meet. There are also a lot of misconceptions about Autism, especially how it may present in those who are assigned female at birth. If you've been told you aren't Autistic, but you disagree, don't give up!

No, we do not accept Medicaid or state insurance. We've tried, but it hasn't worked out in the past. I'm not aware of any psychological assessment/testing options that accept these insurance plans. If you are aware of any options, please let me know.

We strongly prefer to collect all out-of-pocket expenses at the time of the evaluation. We may consider short-term, case-by-case payment plans (e.g., costs broken up into two payments). Our preference is that you delay your evaluation session until you have sufficient funds to cover out-of-pockets costs.

The process starts by calling Neeley Psychological Services at (360) 583-4900 and scheduling your initial 30-60 minute intake appointment, which can be completed in-person or via telehealth in 40+ states. Online booking is also available: Prior to your intake appointment, you will be emailed links to intake forms and a mental health questionnaire called the SAGE (all forms and questionnaires must be completed before the intake appointment). At the intake appointment, your clinician will collect information about your background and symptoms/traits and review the testing process with you. If we are a good fit for each other, we can schedule the actual evaluation session(s) at the end of intake appointment. Evaluation session times vary depending on the type of assessment, but are typically scheduled for 1.5 to 2 hours. Most assessments will consist of 1-2 evaluation sessions. We have several psychometrists who assist with the evaluation process. Your evaluation may include interactions with one or multiple team members. Following your intake appointment, you will be emailed electronic assessment forms that need to be completed at least 48 hours in advance of your evaluation session. Please check your email SPAM folder throughout the assessment process (keywords: Neeley, MHS, WPS). The evaluation session may include a mix of cognitive assessments, computer assessments, standardized questionnaires, and interview-based assessments. Most evaluations only utilize standardized questionnaires and structured diagnostic interviews. After the evaluation session is completed, a diagnostic report will be written within a few weeks. You'll receive an electronic copy of your report via our portal messaging system. Reports generally take about 3 to 6 weeks to complete. We will include a link to an electronic release of information (ROI) form. This form needs to be filled out and submitted if you need us to send your report anywhere (e.g., to your doctor, prescriber, or anyone else you designate).

For most adult clients, we generally do not need to consult with others. Occasionally, we will need to consult with others. The most common scenario where we may need to interview family is for Autism Spectrum Disorder - Level 2 or 3 evaluations. The vast majority of Level 1 evaluations (lowest support needs compared to other Autism presentations) do not require consultation with family, friends, or other members of your healthcare team.

We need you to complete the assessment forms that we'll send to you via email following the intake appointment - that's it. Child/Teen evaluations may also include parent or teacher forms to be completed. We need forms completed at least 48 hours in advance of your evaluation session (but still complete them if you missed this deadline). Please check your email SPAM folder throughout the assessment process (keywords: Neeley, MHS, WPS). We have found that many of our adult Autism assessment clients will have compiled documents and lists of their Autism-related traits and experiences. You can send these documents to us through the Secure Messaging Portal, which you will be invited to. You can also email these documents to admin@neeleypsych.com. Please keep these documents to 5 pages or less - brief summaries and bullet points preferred.

Probably the most unique aspect of Neeley Psychological Services is that we specialize in populations that other psychological testing practices don't. There are a lot more psychologists who only assess children for Autism and ADHD, whereas we have traditionally focused on adults. That has changed recently with the hire of our child psychologist, Dr. Katherine Stubblefield, and we now see clients as young as 2.5 years. We also specialize in assigned female at birth (AFAB) and gender minority presentations of adult Autism, which are commonly misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Many females and gender minorities have had their neurodivergent traits and experiences invalidated or diminished by healthcare professions throughout their lives. They are often misdiagnosed with things like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Bipolar Disorders. Another important aspect of our assessment practice is that most of our evaluations are paid (or partially paid) through private insurance. Many assessment psychologists only accept out-of-pocket payments, presumably because they don't know how to bill insurance or don't have access to the right kind of billing services. Finally, Neeley Psychological Services has a very fast turnaround time, from initial intake appointment to final diagnostic report. We don't know why most psychological testing clinics have notoriously long wait times, but we've never had that problem. We have been fine-tuning our processes and procedures for years, which has resulted in a quick and efficient assessment process.

For adult clients, Neeley Psychological Services primarily focuses on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We also can conduct assessments for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, we generally can only focus on one or two diagnoses per evaluation. Our evaluations are very specialized. We don't provide comprehensive assessments to explore every possible DSM-V diagnosis that someone may qualify for. We do not specialize in bipolar disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, most personality disorders, or learning disorders. Dr. Katherine Stubblefield (Dr. Kat) provides ASD, ADHD, and Learning Disorder assessments for child and teen clients - www.drkatstubbs.com

If your child has a genuine interest in being evaluated, we'd be happy to help. This is important: please do not schedule appointments for your child unless you are absolutely sure they are interested in the process and will be an active participant. Also, please understand that we cannot discuss evaluation results unless your child signs a release form.

Our first question would be - "Does your partner want to be evaluated?" We're okay with people trying to help their loved ones to find providers and access services. However, we try to avoid situations where someone is being evaluated only to satisfy the desires of someone else, such as a spouse/partner or a therapist. The assessment process can be very challenging when someone doesn't want to be evaluated; results are often inconclusive. It is hard to get accurate assessment data when someone isn't motivated and invested in the process. We also believe in client autonomy and do not want to force diagnoses on clients who aren't seeking them. If your spouse/partner is genuinely interested and wants to go through the process, we'd be happy to help. We prefer that they initiate the process.

Yes, we are licensed in Washington and Oregon and are also a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which allows us to provide telehealth/remote evaluation services for clients in 40+ states. See the following map to determine if your state participates in the PSYPACT: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap Please note that some situations require an in-office evaluation. For example, if you are applying for disability income, the agency may require cognitive/IQ testing. Cognitive/IQ testing often requires an in-office appointment. If you are seeking a diagnosis to qualify for a particular program or service, you are responsible for determining what that program or service requires.

Neeley Psychological Services does not currently offer therapy or counseling services, but we hope to in the future. You can locate therapists/counselors in the following directory: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

The short and honest answer: we do not know. We see clients in 40+ states and do not attempt to keep track of all programs and associated requirements. It is your responsibility to determine what information a particular program needs in order for you to qualify. For example, some programs may require a certain type of Autism assessment, or they may need a full IQ test completed, which we may or may not be able to accommodate. Please let us know in advance if there are specific assessment steps needed in order for you to qualify for a program or service.

Possibly. It depends on the process. You will likely need to consult with your organization's human resources department to learn more about the accommodations process. We always need our clients to do their own research to determine what accommodations are available and would benefit them. We do not have information or opinions on what type of accommodation(s) you should pursue. If a short letter or brief accommodation form needs to be completed, we can usually help with that as long as you provide the information we need. We struggle to complete lengthy disability forms or ADA Medical Certification forms because they are not designed for neurodevelopmental diagnoses such as Autism or ADHD. These types of forms will generally need to be filled out by primary care providers or other medical doctors.

The short and honest answer: we do not know. We hear a lot of rumors about this, but it is not something that we investigate and try to keep up with. It is also a legal issue that we cannot offer an opinion on. We recommend that you do your own research and consult with a knowledgeable attorney.

We are rapidly growing and are always interested in hearing from licensed psychologists experienced in Autism and ADHD assessment. We have an open office at our Washougal, WA, location and would be interested in hearing from any licensed child psychologists, including school psychologists, experienced in Autism and ADHD assessment. Email us at admin@neeleypsych.com.