Learning disorder testing is a comprehensive assessment process used to understand how an individual acquires, processes, and applies academic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics. This type of testing evaluates current achievement levels while considering the cognitive and learning factors that may influence results.
Learning differences can impact confidence, motivation, and overall engagement in academic or work-related tasks. Learning and achievement concerns may present as difficulty with reading comprehension, written expression, math reasoning, or retaining new information. Individuals may work harder than their peers yet struggle to demonstrate their abilities in expected ways. When learning challenges are not clearly understood, they can contribute to frustration, self-doubt, or avoidance of tasks that feel overwhelming.
Psychological assessment helps distinguish learning differences from attention, emotional, or environmental factors that can affect performance. A comprehensive evaluation provides clarity around strengths, challenges, and learning styles, supporting accurate understanding and appropriate recommendations.
With Dr. Staci Wold, learning disorder testing is used to guide effective strategies, accommodations, and inform next steps that support long-term performance and success.
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.
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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.
We do not accept insurance. We can provide you a superbill upon request.
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 $1800 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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