Psychiatric & Psychological Assessments
Compassionate. Competent. Clear.
At Blue River Counseling & Wellness, we understand that getting an accurate mental health diagnosis can be life-changing and life-saving. Whether you’re navigating questions about ADHD, autism, or another concern, our assessment process is designed to be thorough, affirming, and empowering.
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All assessments are conducted by our Owner & Executive Director, Dr. Alyssa Botte, a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming developmental psychologist who works with both children and adults. Dr. Botte brings clinical depth, warmth, and clarity to every assessment. She specializes in helping individuals and families make sense of confusing or overlapping symptoms and provides intelligible, actionable report findings.
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Since we believe that psychological assessment should be both accessible and affordable, we offer flexible evaluation options designed to meet individuals where they are—financially and clinically—while still providing high-quality, meaningful results.
We offer two types of documentation based on your needs:
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Summary Letters (1–2 pages):
Ideal for those seeking personal insight, informal validation, or a clearer way to communicate their experiences to family, friends, or current providers. -
Full Diagnostic Reports (8–12 pages):
Comprehensive documents designed for individuals who need formal written evaluations for medication management, treatment planning, school or workplace accommodations, or access to support services
Please note: Undergoing a formal psychological assessment does not guarantee a specific diagnosis or any diagnosis at all. Our role is to offer a clinically sound and evidence-based evaluation that reflects your unique presentation and history, not to confirm a predetermined label.
Fees
Blue River Counseling & Wellness is currently unable to utilize insurance benefits for psychological assessments. 50% of the balance is due prior to the first appointment, with the remaining 50% to be paid prior to the second appointment.
Occasionally, testing takes longer than anticipated. If additional time is needed, the cost for the additional time will be discussed with you prior to being charged. Each additional 30 minutes is billed separately at the rate of $125.
Process
At Blue River Counseling, our Psychiatric and Psychological Assessments are designed to be thorough and supportive from start to finish. After your initial session, you’ll complete self-report questionnaires to help us gather detailed insights. A second payment is due at Session #2. For autism assessments, additional self-report questionnaires will be completed between Sessions #2 and #3 to ensure the most accurate results. About 2–4 weeks after your feedback session, you’ll receive a comprehensive final report that clearly explains your results and next steps for care.
