Frequently Asked Questions

"What insurances are you paneled with?"

Right now, I am not independently paneled with any insurance company for testing services; however, I am paneled with several insurance companies in my role as a psychologist at The Counseling Center in Centerville, Utah. (call 801-394-3373 or see www.counselingcenterut.com to schedule appointments). Please know that testing evaluations need to be scheduled independently (see below).

"Do you do forensic evaluations related to child custody cases?"

No.

"How much do you charge for other forensic (i.e., court) cases?"

There are three levels of service (see "fee schedule" under Handouts tab for more info):

A per-hour charge to review prior testing to determine strengths and weaknesses of the assessment (typically 1-2 hours without write up).
A brief assessment to determine the feasibility of the case. These are typically 2 hours without a write up. ($850)
A full neuropsychological evaluation, which takes between 10 - 15 hours for medical record review, face-to-face assessment, independent scoring, and report writing. (This fee does not include travel time and separate court appearances). Typical fee is around $5200 in total.

Half of my fee is expected on the day of the assessment and the other half after the final report is completed. (See "Fee Schedule" under Handouts tab.)

"How much do you charge for other types of assessments where the court is not involved?"

It depends on the clinical question, but generally about $150 per hour. This would include questions about concussions, ADHD, learning problems, and autism. Most testing cases are between 8 - 9 hours in length. Half of the amount paid before the assessment, the other half due after the report is completed. Unfortunately, my work schedule does not allow me to travel outside of northern Utah or southern Idaho. I can test persons that are: (1) verbal; (2) fluent in English; and (3) over the mental and chronological age of 8.

"Do you charge for speaking fees?"

Sometimes. But I am open to speaking for free or at a reduced cost, depending on the subject and the audience. Common presentation topics include traumatic brain injury, parenting, childhood depression/ anxiety.

"When are you available to do assessments?"

Typically Mondays or Saturdays. However, I need several weeks advanced notice since prior commitments take precedence.