Sometimes people spend years wondering why things feel harder than they seem to for everyone else. Maybe you have struggled with focus and organization for as long as you can remember. Or perhaps your teenager is bright but overwhelmed at school. Maybe you have always felt a little different and are beginning to wonder whether autism could be part of the picture. Or maybe anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm have never fully made sense despite years of trying to understand yourself.
A thoughtful psychological evaluation can provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your teen functions.
At Nashville Psych, our doctoral-level psychologists provide comprehensive psychological assessments for adolescents and adults, including ADHD evaluations, autism assessments, psychoeducational testing, learning disability evaluations, cognitive testing, and diagnostic clarification. We use evidence-based assessment tools while also taking time to understand the full picture. Beyond just test scores, we incorporate history, relationships, emotional functioning, personality, and lived experience.
Our goal is not simply to provide a diagnosis, but to offer meaningful insight and practical recommendations that can genuinely support daily life, school, work, relationships, and treatment moving forward.
When People Seek a Psychological Evaluation
People pursue psychological testing and assessment for many different reasons, including:
- To determine whether ADHD may explain struggles with focus, organization, motivation, or follow-through.
- You are struggling academically, emotionally, or socially and want a clearer understanding of why.
- To get answers about whether you or your adolescent may be on the autism spectrum.
- You want diagnostic clarity to help guide therapy, medication treatment, or other support.
- Documentation is needed for school accommodations, standardized testing accommodations, or workplace accommodations.
- Clarity is needed after receiving different diagnoses or opinions over the years. You are seeking more comprehensive understanding of what is going on.
- You would like a better understanding of cognitive strengths, learning differences, or processing challenges.
- There is suspicion that something important may have been missed earlier in life.
Evaluations We Offer
Adult ADHD Evaluation
We offer Comprehensive ADHD testing for adults who suspect they have ADHD, or were never evaluated in childhood. Evaluations include diagnostic clarification, assessment of co-occurring concerns such as anxiety or depression, and recommendations for treatment, accommodations, and day-to-day functioning.
Adolescent ADHD Evaluation
ADHD evaluations for teenagers whose academic, emotional, social, or executive functioning difficulties may point to ADHD. The process may include parent input, teacher feedback, school records, and recommendations designed to support both home and school functioning.
Psychoeducational & Learning Disability Testing
Comprehensive psychoeducational testing to assess for learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as attention, processing, memory, and academic functioning. Evaluations can support school accommodations, IEPs, 504 Plans, and standardized testing accommodations.
Autism Spectrum Evaluation (Adolescents & Adults)
Comprehensive autism evaluations for adolescents and adults, including individuals who may have masked autistic traits for years or were overlooked earlier in life. Our evaluations aim to provide clarity, understanding, affirming support, and practical recommendations.
Comprehensive Psychological & Diagnostic Evaluation
In some situations, a broader psychological evaluation is needed to fully understand the picture. These comprehensive assessments integrate clinical interviewing, psychological testing, personality assessment, developmental history, and diagnostic clarification to support treatment planning and deeper understanding.
Gifted & Cognitive Testing
Cognitive and intellectual testing for gifted identification, school placement, and understanding cognitive strengths and learning profiles. Evaluations include current, evidence-based cognitive assessment instruments.
What Makes Nashville Psych Different
Doctoral-Level Psychologists
Comprehensive psychological assessment requires extensive specialized training. Our evaluations are conducted or supervised by licensed doctoral-level psychologists (PhD or PsyD) with advanced training in psychological testing, diagnosis, and assessment interpretation.
Evidence-Based Assessment
We use current, research-supported assessment instruments and take care to provide thoughtful, individualized evaluations rather than relying on quick screeners or one-size-fits-all approaches.
Clear, Practical Recommendations
Our reports are designed to be both clinically thorough and genuinely useful. We provide clear explanations, practical recommendations, and documentation that can support accommodations, treatment planning, academic support, workplace needs, and personal understanding.
A Thoughtful Feedback Process
We believe the feedback process matters. After the evaluation is complete, we meet with you to walk through the findings, answer questions, and discuss what the results may mean for your life moving forward.
The Evaluation Process
While every evaluation is tailored to the individual, most psychological assessments follow a similar process:
- Initial consultation: A phone consultation with our client care team to explore whether an evaluation would be helpful and which type of assessment best fits your needs.
- Clinical interview: A detailed conversation about personal history, current concerns, emotional functioning, and the questions you hope the evaluation will answer.
- Testing sessions: One or more structured testing appointments using standardized psychological assessment tools.
- Collateral information: With permission, we may gather records, rating scales, or input from parents, teachers, physicians, or therapists.
- Written report: A comprehensive report integrating all findings, impressions, diagnoses when appropriate, and individualized recommendations.
- Feedback session: A collaborative meeting to review results, answer questions, and discuss next steps.
Who Conducts Evaluations at Nashville Psych
Our assessment team includes Daniel Goldstein, Neva Murray, Nisha Bhatt, and Jenna Lehmann. Doctoral-level assessment trainees also work closely with our team under supervision. Clients evaluated by trainees benefit from both careful attention and close oversight from senior psychologists.
Fees & Insurance
Psychological evaluations are provided on a fee-for-service basis, with pricing depending on the scope and type of assessment. We provide detailed superbills for clients seeking possible out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a psychological evaluation take?
Most evaluations take place over the course of several weeks, from the initial consultation through the feedback session. Testing appointments are typically completed across one to three sessions, with written reports usually finalized within a few weeks afterward.
Will insurance cover the evaluation?
We do not bill insurance directly, though many clients are able to seek partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits. Coverage varies significantly depending on your insurance plan and the type of evaluation being completed.
Will the report be accepted by schools, employers, or testing agencies?
Our reports are designed to meet documentation requirements for many types of accommodations, including school accommodations, college disability services, workplace accommodations, and standardized testing accommodations.
What if I only want a screening?
Brief screeners and questionnaires can sometimes point toward possible concerns, but a comprehensive psychological evaluation is typically needed for diagnostic clarity, formal documentation, and individualized recommendations.
Considering an Evaluation?
Wondering whether a psychological assessment could help? Our client care team would be happy to answer questions, talk through the process, and help determine which type of evaluation may fit your needs.
