Diagnostic & Intervention

A complete approach on personalized support by assessing concerns with a developed plan for next level care.

Therapeutic Services

The counseling session, Play Therapy / $159.00 - $359.00

Is psychotherapy for children and adolescents, sometimes young adults depending on the need. It is the equivalent to counseling for adults, since children do not express their own emotions and problems the same way as their older peer groups.

As a trained and certified therapist, the doctor will use in-person playtime to observe and explore the child's concerns. This essential medium of therapy helps the child understand emotions and deal with unresolved problems, even extending to traumatic events.

This supportive outlet will help the child learn new coping skills and how to eliminate inappropriate behaviors. It may take a few visits, as children tend to be reluctant to trust a new person but given time the child will become more comfortable and their bond strengths, which shows in their play through creativity and verbal interaction. The potential gains from play therapy are significant for child development and can be the pivotal solution they need to be the best versions of themselves.

• Taking Accountability For Certain Behaviors
• Developing Coping Strategies
• Harnessing Creative Problem-Solving Skills • Empathy And Respect For Others/Self • Alleviating Anxiety
• Learning Feelings Through Experience And Expression
• Stronger Social Skills And Family Relationships • Encouraging Use Of Language/Improved Fine And Gross Motor Skills

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Overview

COST Per session for an individual is $159.00 for 60 minute (including note-taking) with an initial $259.00 new client intake appointment. The intake includes a 90 minute session at the start with the parents and others close to the child to discuss concerns, review background history and any relevant medical records. Family and Group Sessions can range up to $359.00 per session depending on circumstances and concerns.

AGE Ranges are primarily between 3 - 12 years old but can benefit everyone.

HELPFUL In a variety of circumstances such as medical concerns to learning disabilities, behaviors in school, aggression and anger, family issues, disasters or trauma, violence/abuse or neglect, anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, as well as eating disorders.

NOTE If your child has a diagnosed mental or physical illness, play therapy doesn’t replace medications or any other necessary treatments. Play therapy can be used alone or alongside other therapies.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Nurtures the individual child, focusing on healing and strengthening their ability to control and grow from problems. By playing the doctor will support the child through therapeutic sessions helping the child learn from their emotions, develop trust and confidence, and improve overall behavior that holds them back. During a separate period, the doctor will meet with the parents to provide feedback about their child and how they are progressing with treatment goals, offering insight and guidance toward next steps. When appropriate the doctor will coordinate the child and family together to either talk or play through a session, helping parents understand the child's concerns and in-time be a more effective parent for their child.

FAMILY THERAPY

Focuses on the family as a whole, enriching relationships and healing the concerns within. The doctor will use play in a variety of formats to support family dynamics; depending on the concerns it may include holding play sessions with siblings, engaging in play with an individual parent and child, or playing games with the entire family to work through solutions together. This may also lead to the doctor working independently with the individual child, to provide clarity around their concerns in order to communicate them to others in the family. Play is much more than the action, it's an essential developmental marker for children and can help families connect to one another -expressing feelings, solving problems and building lifelong skills.

GROUP THERAPY

Involves the doctor working with several children during a session. Group therapy is sometimes used alone, but oftentimes integrated into a comprehensive intervention plan that includes individual therapy with the child.

Groups are usually small with three or four kids, but can be up to eight to 12 children working together toward a common goal. The group typically meets once or twice each week, sometimes more depending on the need, for an hour or two. Group therapy meetings may either be open or closed depending on the concerns.

• Open Sessions Welcome New Participants
• Closed Sessions Are Suited To A Core Group

Clinical Services

The Assessment, Autism Spectrum Disorder / $1,295.00 - $1,595.00

Is a clinical interview to assess for ASD concerns. The doctor will converse and review your medical history, background and any relevant records to establish a keen understanding of you. This will help support a formal diagnosis if present for​ ​ASD concerns, giving you clinical insight and direction on how to​ ​​accommodate.​ Furthermore, the doctor will then schedule a Feedback Session to answer any questions and present the information during the interview. The​ ​Assessment​ for ASD ​​should be a​ guide for insight, a clinical understanding on how to cope daily and accommodate best with ASD.

• Available For Toddlers - Adults (Guardian Must Be Present With Child)
• Options In The Phoenix-Metro Area, Virtual or In-Person
• Results In Less Than A Few Hours, 2 Hour Appointment With 1 Hour Feedback Session • One Price All Inclusive -No Additional Fees

NOTE There will be occurrences during The Assessment when the doctor must conduct a more in-depth evaluation either, to confirm a diagnosis, or due to multiple concerns. In that instance, we will advise you to inquire on The Comprehensive Evaluation for a complete clinical diagnosis and a report with recommendations and an intervention plan with our Direct Appointment Referral Program to address each concern -for an integrative approach toward your mental health and wellness care.

THE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE TEST, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL / $1,695.00 - $2,495.00

Is a specialized set of testing to determine if an individual has a learning disability or other issues that negatively impact their capacity to learn. The doctor will assess the person's cognitive/intellectual abilities, academic achievement levels, information processing abilities, and general emotional/behavioral issues.

The goal is to identify the person's strengths and weaknesses to enhance overall outcomes. Providing a better understanding of the individual's aptitude through measured results, supporting positive emotional/behavioral functioning and greater achievement toward their academic success.

INVOLVEMENT People who may be part of the process include family members, school officials/educators, and possibly current medical professionals who know the person's background history and/or treatment plan.

CIRCUMSTANCES Depending, it is recommended to provide the results to those interested in supporting the individual's best interest; working collaboratively with the school/university, other treating providers, and family members assisting in the aid of resources and intervention.

The Comprehensive Evaluation, Multiple Concerns / $2,595.00 - $3,000.00

Is a complete understanding of an individual's psychological concerns. The doctor will interview at length past history, including relevant relationships of importance that know you best such as family members, extending to medical professionals who have knowledge of your background and treatment. These varying sources help identify main concerns and establish how the doctor will proceed with the type of diagnostic testing needed for intervening.

After collecting all assessment data and analyzing, in conjunction with the information gathered on your medical background, developmental, academic, family, social and environmental conditions; the doctor will use the information to benchmark a profile of your strengths and limitations to best develop an intervention plan that encompasses education and strategies to help aid in next level care.

At your Feedback Session the doctor will present the results with a comprehensive overview that includes a clinical diagnosis report and intervention plan with our Preferred Specialists (A Direct Appointment Referral Program) if recommended to address each concern. During which the doctor will be able to answer all questions, and best equip you to handle everyday challenges with the concerns present to help you thrive.

• Seamless Approach On Complete Mental Health And Wellness
• A Comprehensive Overview Of Concerns With Intervention Plan
• Dedicated Specialists To Assist With Next Level Care, If Recommended • Advocate For Resources To Help You Thrive Over Everyday Challenges

• Suited For Everyone, Infant - Adult (Guardian Must Be Present With Child)
• Appointments Throughout Arizona, In-Person
• The Complexity Of Results Vary Between Individuals, Requiring Extensive Testing • It Is Common For Most Evaluations To Take Several Hours, But It Can Be Split • Allowing For Maximum Output, Making The Process More Manageable
• Pricing Is Determined On The Amount Of Testing Required
• Presenting A Clinical Diagnosis With Recommendations And Report

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Outcome

GAIN Clinical insight into understanding and managing to life with ASD.

EMPOWER Your next steps for adapting.

SUPPORT With a diagnosis, report and recommendations (accommodations if requested).

IEE

Want a second opinion, our doctor has expertise in the area of special education and the 504 plan. With a keen understanding of the IEP regulations and review of assessments administered by the school's MET, the doctor is equipped to provide academic testing with formal diagnosis for a complete intervention plan. To obtain an IEE please contact the SpEd Dept. at the school to ensure they schedule formal arrangements.

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Advocacy

What comes next can be overwhelming, with a new diagnosis and an unfamiliar treatment plan things can feel intimidating; especially when other parties are involved. The doctor can continue to provide guidance and help navigate the complexities of those processes, mediating between organizations and providers to ensure the individual is receiving the necessary accommodations to succeed. For ongoing advocacy beyond testing/feedback/referrals, additional fees are assessed upfront at a rate of $159.00 per hour.

Process

1. INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND & REVIEW An extensive clinical interview, reviewing background history and medical records to establish client insight.

2. TESTING & OBSERVATIONS A comprehensive evaluation of client assessment through various testing and observational protocols for data collection.

3. REPORTING & RECOMMENDATIONS A thorough account of client results on diagnosis with doctor recommendations for intervention.

4. ADVOCACY & RESOURCES Our network of preferred specialists committed to providing initial appointments quickly, usually within two weeks of client diagnosis, for an optimal intervention plan.

Referrals

Equipping you with the resources for your best life ahead. Our Direct Appointment Referral Program ensures your care is always available from our network of preferred specialists.

From therapy to evaluations and advocacy in between, our full list of service options includes a complete approach from doctor's recommendations in supporting your next steps for treatment.

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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges of:

• Social Communication And Interaction
• Restricted And Reputative Behaviors
• Sensory Concerns

Every individual on the autism spectrum has unique abilities, symptoms, and challenges. Finding treatment that addresses an individual's needs is the most helpful thing one can do for early intervention.

DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT

Developmental Assessments are used to gain information about infant through childhood characteristics and abilities through either direct measurement, such as test administration and observations of developmental skills:

• Cognition
• Communication
• Social-Emotional and Behavior
• Physical Skills
• Adaptive Skills

The five stages of child development include the newborn, infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age stages. Children undergo various changes in terms of physical, speech, intellectual and cognitive development gradually until adolescence.

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

A diagnosis of ADHD is determined by the number and severity of symptoms, the duration of symptoms and the degree to which these symptoms cause impairment in various areas of life, such as home, school or work; with friends or relatives; or in other activities. It is possible to meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD without any symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Furthermore, it must be determined if these symptoms are caused by other conditions or are influenced by co-existing conditions.

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

​Individuals are usually referred for testing due to difficulties in school or university, testing will help determine whether the person has a learning disability and their strengths/limitations. The doctor will assess for seven areas of cognitive development:

• Fluid Reasoning
• Verbal Reasoning
• Short-Term Memory • Long-Term Memory
• Visual-Spatial
• Processing Speed • Auditory Processing

EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL EVALUATION

Social/Emotional Testing is helpful when an individual is experiencing emotional or behavioral problems. Testing may be appropriate if the individual is experiencing difficulties in some of these areas:

• Difficulty Focusing And Concentrating
• Moodiness Or Emotional Outbursts
• Social Withdrawal • Isolating From Friends/Family
• Decline In School/Work Performance

INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

When a parent of a family member with a disability does not agree with the results of the individualized evaluation conducted by the school system, you have the right, set forth by the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA), to obtain an IEE (§300.502) usually at public expense (paid by the school system).

This means that you may ask that a professional evaluator who is not employed by the school system conduct another evaluation of the family member with a formal written letter to administration/the special education director, requesting any provider of your choosing.

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Support

Our ​Business-To-Business Professionals Services provide organizations with tailored support to meet objectives for client concerns. We do this by understanding the individual and analyzing the organization's goals for services.

Whether that be for testing and assessments results, to leading a group of people through presentation engagement and learning materials, or advocating for resources to empower clients​ toward​ integrative care​ -​we're a partner that makes it possible.

PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS

Equipped to provide brief or comprehensive evaluations, suiting the needs of the team with quick results and convenient access to recommendations and reporting.

• Bilingual Evaluations (Language Proficiency) • School Performance (Cognitive & Academics) • Adaptive Functioning (Emotional-Behavioral) • Autism Assessments

FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

Facilitating evaluator of state matters for public services (addressing a small portion in the overall decision process), officials use the reporting information to gain insight and supportive background.

• Impact of Psychological Injuries/Disabilities
• Determining Competence to Make Decisions
• Appealing An Administrative Decision/Ruling
• Evaluating Mitigating Factors in Sentencing

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONSULTATIONS

Expert support to help aid in team decisions with a secondary opinion of student performance and the Special Education Process.

• MET Meetings 1 & 2
• e-IEP PRO Software Administrative User • Student Resources & Support

MENTAL FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

Organizer requested to address an individual’s ability to perform responsibilities and/or situational concerns from behavior and history.

• Fit For Duty Assessments (Military/Employee) • Higher Education Student Performance • Elderly Functional Assessments

INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

Experienced evaluator assisting families and schools with independent assessment testing to aid student success, providing insight and recommendations on performance.

• Second Opinion, Separate From School
• Administrative Support For Families • Family Advocacy, School Mediation

PRESENTATIONS & INSTRUCTION

Practitioner of evidence-based results in clinical work, providing insight through lead instruction and training focused on psychological methodology.

• K12 Resources And Special Education • Learning Disabilities And Accommodations • Legal Rights For Parents/Families • University Lecturer/College Coursework