Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what’s going on beneath the surface. Psychological testing takes the guesswork out by giving a clear picture of how you think, feel, and process the world.
Assessments uncover what’s really happening. With clear results, you’ll get answers, directions—and a roadmap for support, strategies, and success.

Maya Angelou
Psychological testing looks at your specific areas of strengths and challenges, emotional patterns, and/or developmental differences. Each assessment is tailored to your unique concerns to support overall wellbeing and growth.
Some of the most common enquires for assessments are noted below. If the area you are looking for support with is not noted, please email staci@drstaciwold.com
Comprehensive assessments that identify attention, focus, hyperactivity, and distraction patterns. We use clinical interviews, rating scales, and cognitive testing to clarify whether ADHD may be affecting daily life, and help you understand what supports will work best.
Full autism evaluations for children and adults, using gold-standard tools to explore social communication, sensory processing, and behavioral patterns. These assessments can clarify whether ASD criteria are met and suggest appropriate accommodations or supports.
Diagnostic testing for mood issues (like depression or bipolar), anxiety, and personality traits that affect relationships, emotional health, and inner stability. Includes careful interviews and psychometric tools, followed by feedback and a guided plan for what to do next.
Please email staci@drstaciwold.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Psychological testing is a process used to understand a person’s cognitive process, and how they function emotionally and behaviorally. It combines interviews, standardized subjective and objective assessments, and clinical observation to provide an in-depth picture of strengths, challenges, and overall wellbeing. The goal is clarity and understanding—not judgment or labels.
People seek testing for many reasons. Often people are seeking to understand why learning or attention feels difficult, or to gain clarity about mood, anxiety, or personality patterns that may affect relationships or daily life. Testing can confirm or rule out diagnoses, guide treatment planning, or simply provide meaningful insight into a person’s functioning.
The process begins with an intake interview to discuss your concerns, history, and goals. From there, you’ll complete a combination of subjective measures (such as questionnaires, rating scales, and self-report inventories) and objective measures (including standardized tasks, cognitive tests, or structured problem-solving activities) tailored to your needs. Once psychological testing/assessment is complete, all data is carefully interpreted. Together, we review the results, answer your questions, and outline next steps.
Yes. Every client receives a clear, detailed report summarizing the results, interpretations, and personalized recommendations. You can share your report or consult directly with your healthcare providers, therapist, or school team to ensure coordinated care and consistent support.
Sometimes testing confirms an existing diagnosis, and other times, it provides new or more nuanced insight. The goal isn’t to replace what’s already known but to refine and deepen understanding—so treatment, accommodations, or personal strategies are as accurate and effective as possible.
Yes, I accept some insurance providers including Medicare, Optum, Aetna, Cigna and United. We would be happy to check what your in-network and out of network benefits include, and can offer superbills for those without insurance. Many times insurance companies use outside partner companies to facilitate their mental health services so it is always good to double check your benefits.
Most psychological assessments/testing can be done virtually. However, we currently have an office in Encino in preferred in person.
Psychological assessments/testing are provided anywhere in California. They are offered virtually and in person.
Fees vary depending on the scope and purpose of the evaluation. Comprehensive assessments typically range between $800 and $4000 which includes the intake interview, testing sessions, scoring, report writing, and feedback meeting. A personalized estimate is provided after your initial consultation.
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