Telehealth Throughout California
Psychological Assessment via Telehealth Across California
A comprehensive, psychologist-led evaluation designed to look beyond symptoms and understand the full clinical picture — for adults seeking clarity about ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and overlapping concerns.
What a telehealth psychological evaluation can address
A psychological evaluation conducted via telehealth is a structured, multi-method clinical process — not an online symptom quiz or ADHD screening checklist. It may include a thorough clinical interview, standardized assessment measures selected for the referral question, and integration of the findings to help clarify the overall clinical picture.
Whether an evaluation can be completed fully via telehealth depends on the specific referral question and the testing methods best suited to it. During an initial consultation, we discuss what you are hoping to understand and determine whether telehealth assessment is appropriate for your situation.
ADHD, anxiety, OCD — or something else?
Why symptoms can overlap
Difficulty concentrating, trouble following through on tasks, feeling mentally overwhelmed, and problems with organization and executive functioning are not unique to ADHD. These same difficulties can arise from anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma-related symptoms, sleep disruption, or learning differences — and more than one of these can be present at the same time.
A brief checklist or self-report measure cannot reliably distinguish between these possibilities. A structured psychological evaluation examines the full pattern: when symptoms began, how they present across different settings, what else may be contributing, and what the overall clinical picture suggests.
What differential diagnosis means
Differential diagnosis is the clinical process of systematically considering which condition — or combination of conditions — best explains the full pattern of a person's experience. The question is not simply "Do I have ADHD?" It is: what is primary, what may be co-occurring, and what might be better explained by something else entirely.
This kind of reasoning requires more than a symptom count. It draws on developmental history, the contexts in which difficulties occur, prior treatment responses, and the integration of multiple sources of information. It is the kind of clinical work that a structured evaluation by a licensed psychologist is designed to support.
When ADHD, anxiety, and OCD overlap
ADHD, anxiety, and OCD can present with overlapping features, and they frequently co-occur. Understanding which concerns are present — and how they interact — can matter for treatment planning and for understanding what kind of support may be most useful. Assessment does not always produce simple answers, but it can provide a clearer and more clinically grounded picture than a screening tool alone.
What telehealth assessment looks like
Clinical interview
A thorough conversation by secure video covering your history, current concerns, prior diagnoses or evaluations, and the questions you most need the evaluation to address.
Standardized measures
Validated assessment measures appropriate to your referral question are completed remotely. The specific measures selected depend on what the evaluation is designed to address.
Integration and written report
Findings from the interview, measures, and relevant history are considered together to develop an integrated clinical picture. A written report documents the findings, diagnostic impressions where appropriate, and practical recommendations.
Feedback session
A dedicated session by video to walk through the report together, answer your questions, and discuss what the findings mean for next steps.
When in-person testing may be recommended
Some referral questions or assessment methods are better suited to in-person administration. Performance-based cognitive testing and certain neuropsychological measures, for example, may be more appropriately conducted in person. This is something we discuss during the initial consultation — telehealth is not assumed to be appropriate for every evaluation, and we will be straightforward about what format best fits your situation.
Who this evaluation may be helpful for
Adults throughout California who want access to specialist-level psychological assessment without traveling to Los Angeles.
Adults who have wondered for years whether ADHD may explain longstanding difficulties with attention, organization, or follow-through — and want a structured, evidence-based answer.
People whose symptoms seem to overlap across ADHD, anxiety, OCD, mood concerns, or other presentations, and who want to understand the full picture rather than a single-diagnosis answer.
People who have had a previous evaluation or diagnosis that did not seem to capture their experience fully, or whose concerns have evolved since an earlier assessment.
Adults seeking diagnostic clarity before making decisions about therapy, medication, or other treatment.
What happens after the evaluation
When a written report is part of the evaluation, it documents the integrated findings, diagnostic impressions where appropriate, and specific recommendations for next steps. The report is written clearly so it can be shared with a therapist, psychiatrist, or other treating professional when relevant.
A feedback session is included to walk through the findings together, answer questions, and discuss what the results mean in practical terms — whether that involves treatment recommendations, referrals, or other next steps.
Some evaluations produce documentation that individuals use when requesting school, testing, or workplace accommodations. Documentation requirements vary by institution, and whether a particular report meets a specific institution's standards depends on factors specific to that situation. We are happy to discuss what your evaluation would need to include during the initial consultation.
Insurance and fees
We accept Optum, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, and Carelon Behavioral Health for psychological assessment. If you carry a different plan, we can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance in advance to confirm your specific benefits.
Superbill provided for out-of-network plans · Payment by credit card, HSA, or FSA
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Telehealth available throughout California · Currently accepting waitlist inquiries