Psychological Consultation · $1,450
Diagnostic Consultation
A second opinion on a diagnosis you have, or a first look at one you suspect, from a doctoral-level psychologist over secure video. Two appointments, one flat fee of $1,450, and a written consultation letter.
The short answer
The Diagnostic Consultation is a two-appointment consultation for adults, conducted over secure video by a licensed doctoral-level psychologist. It gives a second opinion on an existing diagnosis or a first clinical look at a suspected one. It costs $1,450, paid once at the first appointment, and ends with a written letter.
Who it is for
You do not need a full battery of tests yet. You need a psychologist's opinion.
You want a second opinion
You were given a diagnosis and want an independent psychologist to look at it.
You are not sure which evaluation fits
A consultation tells you whether a full evaluation is warranted, and which one.
Your therapist suggested a closer look
You are already in therapy and a question has come up that needs a diagnostic eye.
You want to start small
Two appointments and a letter, before committing to anything larger.
The appointments
Two appointments, in order
Appointment 1 · 90 minutes
Interview
A detailed clinical interview about your symptoms, history and any earlier diagnoses, with brief standardized measures where useful. The $1,450 fee is paid at this appointment.
Appointment 2 · 30 minutes
Feedback and letter
Your psychologist explains the opinion and next steps and delivers the written consultation letter.
What you pay
One fee. Nothing added later.
Covers both appointments, the psychologist's review and opinion, and the written consultation letter. Paid once, at the first appointment. Private pay; nothing is billed to insurance. If you stop early, you are refunded for the appointments you did not attend.
Request This ConsultationWhat you walk away with
- An independent psychologist's opinion on the diagnosis
- A written letter stating that opinion and the reasons
- A clear recommendation on whether fuller testing is warranted
- A document you can share with your own providers
What this is not
- A full psychological evaluation or test battery
- A formal diagnosis for accommodations or disability
- An evaluation for court, an employer or a licensing board
- A consultation for children or adolescents
Discretion
Private by design
No insurance record
Private pay only. Nothing is submitted to an insurer.
Your letter is yours
It is delivered to you. It goes nowhere else unless you send it.
From wherever you are
Every appointment is by secure video. Nothing to travel to, nothing mailed.
Questions
Questions people ask before a consultation
What does the Diagnostic Consultation cost?
How is this different from a full evaluation?
What if the psychologist recommends a full evaluation?
I am already a CEREVITY therapy client. Can I do this?
What if I stop after the first appointment?
Related evaluations
If you already know you want a full evaluation
Start with an expert opinion
Request the Diagnostic Consultation. We will confirm availability in your state and match you with a psychologist.
Evaluations are for adults and are not emergency services. In a crisis, call or text 988.