Frequently Asked Questions

We offer neuropsychological evaluations, neurodevelopmental evaluations, psychological evaluations, psychoeducational evaluations, and forensic evaluations. 

Our new Connections Clinic focuses on supports for individuals and families when connection is needed, not just treatment. 

Absolutely! 

We welcome returning and new patients/clients. We love new referrals! Please call or click on the following link and complete the waitlist form to be added to our waitlist for services. As soon as we receive this, we will send you additional information. 

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I am an out-of-network provider, but I can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company  to seek reimbursement. Reimbursement often depends on whether you have out of network benefits and other factors. 

Sessions are typically 90 -180 minutes long, but we may adjust the duration based on you and/or your child's needs and circumstances. We focus on relationship building and engagement, so we take longer than typical to ensure that the evaluation is a positive experience for you or your child and that we achieve comprehensive, valid, and reliable information.

IMPORTANT: A formal diagnosis may occur after a diagnostic assessment has been completed.  Your provider will discuss, as relevant, diagnosis(es) as applicable to treatment.  It is within your rights to decline a formal diagnosis.

Effective January 1, 2022, a ruling went into effect called the “No Surprises Act,” which requires mental health practitioners to provide a “Good Faith Estimate” (GFE) about out-of-network care to any patient who is uninsured or who insured but does not plan to use their insurance benefits to pay for health care items and/ or services. 

The Good Faith Estimate works to show the cost of items and services that are reasonable expected for your mental health care needs for an item or service.  The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created.  The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unexpected costs that may arise during assessment, consultation, and/or treatment.

You are entitled to receive this “Good Faith Estimate” of what the charges could be for evaluation, consultation, and/or intervention services provided to you. While it is not possible for a psychologist to know, in advance, how many assessment, consultation, and/or intervention sessions may be necessary or appropriate for a given person upon the initiation of services, this form provides an estimate of the cost of services provided. Your total cost of services will depend upon the number of assessment or intervention sessions you attend, your individual circumstances, and the type and amount of services that are provided to you. This estimate is not a contract and does not obligate you to obtain any services from the provider(s) listed, nor does it include any services rendered to you that are not identified here. 

Good Faith Estimate

This Good Faith Estimate is not intended to serve as a recommendation for evaluation or treatment or a prediction that you may need to attend a specified number of assessment, consultation, and/or intervention visits. The number of visits that are appropriate in your case, and the estimated cost for those services, depends on you/your child’s needs and what you agree to in consultation with your psychologist.  You are entitled to disagree with any recommendations made to you concerning you/your child’s potential assessment, consultation, and/or intervention. If separate intervention is recommended, you may discontinue treatment at any time.

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The fee for consultation and support without prior assessment (or assessment within the past two years) is $300 for the initial interview and on-going consultation costs based on length of consult time/session (45 minutes = $200, 60 minutes = $225, 75 minutes = $250 and 90 minutes = $275). 

The fee for a psychological evaluation is $1800 and for a neuropsychological evaluation is $3000. This total amount includes the initial diagnostic assessment/intake, testing sessions, report writing, and feedback (up to two feedback session).

After the feedback, if on-going consultation is recommended and/or requested, many clients and their parents/families will attend a few consultation sessions; the frequency of visits that are appropriate in you/your child’s case may be more or less, depending upon you/your child’s individual needs and preference.  

The fee for a traditional 55/60-minute consultation session (in-person or via telehealth) is $200 (CPT Code 90837 for individuals or CPT code 90846/90847 for parents/family).

You may project any potential future cost(s) by multiplying the consultation session fee of $200 by the total number of sessions.  This will result in your total estimated cost for mental health service(s).  For example, $200 session fee X 5 sessions = $1000.

Good Faith Estimate Disclaimer:

This Good Faith Estimate shows the costs of items and services that are reasonably expected for your health care needs for an item or service.  The estimate is based on information known at the time the estimate was created.  Your provider may recommend additional services that are not reflected in this Good Faith Estimate.

The Good Faith Estimate is only an estimate—actual items/ service charges may differ.  The Good Faith Estimate does not include any unknown or unanticipated costs that may arise and are not reasonably expected during treatment due to unforeseen events.  You could be charged more if complications or special circumstances occur.  Other potential items and/ or services associated with therapy charges may include but is not limited to no show/ late cancellation fee(s), record request(s), letter writing(s), legal fee(s)/ court attendance(s), professional collaboration(s), and in-between session supports).  These potential items / services and associated fee(s) are discussed further within the Informed Consent documentation and should these items / services be initiated a new Good Faith Estimate will be provided.  The Good Faith Estimate does not obligate the client to obtain listed items or services.

You have a right to initiate a dispute resolution process if the actual amount charged to you substantially exceeds the estimated charges stated in your Good Faith Estimate (which means $400 or more beyond the estimated charges).

You are encouraged to speak with your provider at any time about any questions you may have regarding your treatment plan, or the information provided to you in this Good Faith Estimate.

For questions or more information related to the Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.go/nosurprises or call (800) 368-1019.  Keep a copy of this Good Faith Estimate in a safe place.

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PSYPACT is an interstate compact which offers a voluntary expedited pathway for practice to qualified psychologists who wish to practice in multiple states. PSYPACT is designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries. In order to practice telepsychology in PSYPACT states, psychologists licensed in PSYPACT states only, can apply to the PSYPACT Commission for an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). In order to conduct temporary practice in PSYPACT states, psychologists licensed in PSYPACT states only can apply to the PSYPACT Commission for a Temporary Authorization to Practice (TAP). 

Dr. Huffman has been authorized to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology for several years. Her authorization for a Temporary Authorization to Practice is was approved 9/2024.