Psychological Screenings & Assessments

Getting Started

For an ADHD screening

Schedule a psychiatry appointment with one of our psychiatry providers so they can refer you to one of our psychologists for the ADHD assessment. The screening process is performed over telehealth by one of our psychologists over 2 visits: an initial assessment and a follow-up session to review the results. You are sent an electronic test after the first visit. After evaluating the results, your psychologist will refer you back to your psychiatry provider for medication or further treatment, depending on the results.

For an autism screening

Schedule your child with one of our mental health therapists who specializes in autism. They will recommend an autism assessment with one of our in-house psychologists. This is performed over 2 visits with one of our psychologists through telehealth: an initial assessment and a follow-up session to review the results. After evaluating the results, your psychologist will work with your child’s mental health and/or psychiatry provider to develop a treatment plan. 

For a substance abuse screening

Your mental health or psychiatry provider may recommend further evaluation for substance abuse to help direct your therapy and/or medication treatment plan. Call or text our office to schedule an assessment. This is performed over 2 visits with one of our psychologists through telehealth: an initial assessment and a follow-up session to review the results. After evaluating the results, your psychologist will work with your mental health and/or psychiatry provider to develop a treatment plan. 

For a bariatric surgery evaluation

Schedule an initial appointment with one of our psychologists and a follow-up visit within a week to a month apart. Our office will then send the necessary documentation to your surgery center and/or insurance company.  

Depression and anxiety assessments

You are sent these quick 7-question questionnaires before your therapy and psychiatry visits, or your provider will review the questions with you. These tools help your provider guide the session, making sure nothing important is overlooked and identifying the need for further testing, therapy, or medication management.

Book an appointment for psychological screenings online, call, or text us to ensure you are scheduled with the best provider for your testing needs.   

• Call or text us at (703) 552-2722
• Schedule a phone call
• Contact us to receive a text link to your phone to immediately

How Telehealth Works

All of our mental health therapy, psychological testing, and most of our psychiatry medication management appointments are conducted by telehealth, available exclusively to patients located in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Telehealth allows you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own home, eliminating the need to travel and making it easier to fit psychological testing into your schedule. It also ensures continuity of care, even during busy times or unexpected life events. Our secure HIPAA-compliant platform lets you connect with licensed providers to receive high-quality personalized support.

You can maximize the benefits of mental health therapy by:

• Ensuring you have a stable internet connection for video sessions
• Creating a private, quiet space free from distractions
• Familiarizing yourself with the technology before your first session
• Communicating openly with your provider about any concerns or technical difficulties

FAQs

Q. Do I need to see a psychiatry provider before I am evaluated for ADHD?
A. Yes, you need to schedule an appointment with a psychiatry provider before you can be referred to an ADHD screening.

Q. Does insurance cover psychological testing?
A. Yes, if your psychologist is in network with your insurance provider and you have mental health coverage. Our psychologists are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Anthem & CareFirst), Cigna (Evernorth), and United (Optum).

Mental Health Covered by Insurance

Mental health therapy, psychiatry medication management, psychological testing, weight loss medication, and medical nutrition therapy are typically covered by insurance when patients see one of our providers because they are all in network with most major insurance plans including Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Anthem & CareFirst), Cigna (Evernorth) and United (Optum). Usually, only a copay is due at the time of service. Please note that some ancillary services, such as letters and forms, are self-pay. Please visit our insurance and billing page for more information about insurance coverage at Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group.