Do you provide therapy or medication management? No. PPS only provides assessment services. Please see the Evaluation Services page for more information.
Do you see kids or adults? Yes. The office is small, which may not be appropriate for younger kids who are active or need extra space to regulate. Services are provided to individuals aged eight and older.
Will I receive a diagnosis or be qualified for services if I get evaluated? Evaluation services do not guarantee:
- A diagnosis will be received.
- A client will qualify to receive accommodations.
- A client will qualify to receive disability services.
How long does this process take? Completion of the evaluation process can take 6 to 8 weeks after all necessary data are obtained.
How can I get added to the waitlist? You can email me at ferlicia@prudentpsychservices.com or call 253-434-3825 to leave a message with your name, email address, and reason for the evaluation. I will reach out to you via email to confirm your placement on the waitlist.
Why might response times or wait times vary? I am a solo provider and personally manage all aspects of the practice. This may result in delayed responses to calls or messages and a wait time for evaluation services.
Do you provide neurological evaluations? Depending on your reason for the requested evaluation, PPS may be able to assist you with neurological concerns since some types of neuropsychological assessments are administered as a part of the evaluation process. PPS can assess for neurodevelopment disorders such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. If you are searching for an evaluation to look at specific aspects of brain and behavior relationships or cognitive areas of the brain (e.g., deficits in functioning related to a birth condition, traumatic brain injury, Tourette’s syndrome, etc.) then a neuropsychological evaluation will be more appropriate.
Do you accept insurance? Prudent Psychological Services (PPS) accepts Aetna, Premera, United Healthcare, and Medicaid insurance.
An itemized receipt with the relevant CPT codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes will be provided at the end of the evaluation process and can be submitted to your insurance for possible reimbursement for out-of-network insurance. Please verify with your insurance to determine what out-of-network benefits you may have.
Do you offer payment plans Yes. Psychological testing can be expensive and difficult to pay for all at once. Please do not hesitate to ask if PPS can accommodate your needs. Monthly payment plans are offered up to six months.
Please note that payment must be received in full before the completion of the evaluation report.
Do you provide court-ordered evaluation services? No. PPS does not provide court-ordered or court-involved evaluations. This also includes child custody, co-parenting, and court-mandated evaluations.
Why are evaluations more costly than therapy Psychological evaluations typically consist of multiple appointments longer than a one-hour therapy session. The evaluation process can take 15 to 20 hours on average to complete. The times spent include in-person sessions (but not limited to) records review, scoring and interpreting the assessments, consulting with other psychologists, and writing the report.
Can I speak to you first before scheduling an appointment? Yes. Listening to an overview of the client’s concerns and symptoms is crucial to ensure their questions are properly addressed during testing services. The phone consultation also gives you a chance to understand what to expect during the evaluation, ask questions, and feel more comfortable with the clinician conducting your assessment. It’s important that you feel heard, your concerns are acknowledged, and that the clinician will be a good fit for you or your child.
Please note that due to the high volume of inquiries, responses to phone calls may be delayed.