Diagnostic Evaluations
A mental health diagnostic evaluation is a comprehensive assessment conducted by a mental health professional to determine an individual’s mental health status. This evaluation involves at least one interview, questionnaires, and assessments that help the professional identify any potential mental health conditions and a treatment plan to help the individual improve their mental health and overall quality of life.
What To Expect
Self-Pay Pricing
Diagnostic evaluations are available as a self-pay only service. Single-session evaluations are $250, while more complex evaluations requiring two clinical sessions are $450. The number of sessions required is determined based on each client’s presenting concerns, symptom complexity, and overall clinical needs. All evaluations are evidenced-based and clinically informed.
Insurance
Diagnostic evaluation services are currently offered as a self-pay only service and are not eligible for insurance billing through Flow Therapy. Clients seeking diagnostic evaluation services will be responsible for the full evaluation cost. A superbill may be provided upon request for clients wishing to seek possible reimbursement through their insurance provider.
Session Duration
Diagnostic evaluation sessions are held virtually through secure video chat and are typically scheduled for 60 minutes in length. Depending on the complexity of concerns, symptom presentation, and overall clinical needs, up to two sessions may be required to complete the evaluation process, in addition to digital self-paced assessments and questionnaires.
Format
Diagnostic evaluations are held virtually through secure video chat using the SimplePractice platform. Sessions are designed to provide convenient and confidential mental health care. Clients must be physically located in Maryland during sessions and may not participate while driving or operating a motor vehicle for safety and legal reasons.
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Assessment Types
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ADHD & ADD Evaluations
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Anxiety Evaluations
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Depression Evaluations
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Trauma & PTSD Evaluations
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Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations
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General Diagnostic Evaluations
*Flow Therapy does not provide autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations
What's Included
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Clinical interview (up to two)
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Digital self-paced questionnaires
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Diagnostic impressions
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Personalized treatment recommendations
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Evaluation summary/report
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Referral recommendations
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One accommodation letter, if appropriate (e.g. school, workplace, or emotional support animal letter)
What We Look For
Diagnostic evaluations may help assess concerns related to attention and focus difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, stress, burnout, mood changes, behavioral concerns, and other emotional or psychological symptoms impacting daily functioning, relationships, school, or work performance.
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*Diagnostic evaluations are not a substitute for comprehensive neuropsychological or autism testing*
What We Treat
We provide therapy and mental health support for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, self-esteem, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, burnout, communication difficulties, boundary setting, grief and loss, coping skills, women’s issues, racial identity and cultural stress, school and career stress, family conflict, and overall emotional wellness.