Psychological Evaluation Near Me?

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Thousands of people search for 'psychological evaluation near me' every month, highlighting a growing need for accessible, expert assessments. Whether you're in Los Angeles, New York, or anywhere in between, our online model ensures you can get a high-quality, evidence-based evaluation—without location barriers.

From Start to Finish: Our Expert-Led Evaluation Process

  • Your evaluation begins with a custom comprehensive intake form, carefully designed by Dr. Long in collaboration with Dr. Ryba. This form is tailored to capture your full life story—from early experiences to present challenges—ensuring our experts gain a holistic understanding of your unique situation.

    Additionally, you will complete:

    • The VA Character Strengths Assessment, a validated tool that highlights your personal strengths and values.

    • The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), a wide-ranging psychological assessment measuring various mental health and personality dimensions.

    All of these steps can be completed remotely from anywhere in the U.S., eliminating the need for travel. This allows you to focus on what matters most—your well-being—while ensuring a thorough, research-backed foundation for your evaluation.

  • Tired of showing up to an appointment only to realize the doctor hasn’t even read your intake?

    We are too.

    That’s why, before your comprehensive virtual evaluation, Dr. Long will conduct an in-depth analysis of your intake materials, strengths assessment, and PAI results. This ensures that by the time you meet for your one-on-one video interview, she already understands your history, concerns, and psychological profile.

    No wasted time. No repeating yourself. Just a focused, meaningful conversation from the very start—because your time and story deserve that level of respect.

  • Tired of rushed 30-minute appointments where the doctor is already wrapping up before you’ve even explained what’s going on?

    So are we.

    This focused two-hour video session with Dr. Long gives you the time and space to share your story without being cut short. Since she has already reviewed your intake in advance, there’s no wasted time on basic questions—just a deep, meaningful conversation that focuses on what truly matters.

  • Tired of seeking referrals and waiting four months just to see one expert?

    We are too. That’s why we do things differently.

    Two experts are always better than one. Research shows that multi-disciplinary evaluations lead to stronger, more accurate conclusions, which is why our process builds collaboration in from the start. After your interview, Dr. Ryba independently reviews your intake materials, strengths assessment, PAI data, and interview transcript. Both Dr. Long and Dr. Ryba develop their own conceptualizations and diagnostic impressions, ensuring multiple professional perspectives from the outset.

    Rather than waiting months for additional input, Dr. Long and Dr. Ryba immediately convene for a dedicated one-hour collaboration meeting to refine the diagnostic picture, consider differential diagnoses, and develop a nuanced treatment plan. This dual-expert approach ensures a more comprehensive, balanced, and high-quality evaluation—without unnecessary delays.

  • Are you tired of psychological evaluations that only focus on what’s wrong—leaving you feeling worse after reading them?

    We are too.

    Research shows that a purely deficit-focused approach to mental health can sometimes do more harm than good. Identifying problems without explaining why they exist or how they developed doesn’t provide true insight. When people gain a clearer understanding of why they are experiencing certain struggles, it can be profoundly validating, insightful, and even life-changing—empowering them to move forward with clarity.

    That’s why our Personalized Roadmap Report goes beyond symptoms and diagnoses. This comprehensive document puts your life story into context, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement while exploring how childhood experiences, family history, and personality traits have shaped your current challenges. Instead of just listing deficits, we provide a meaningful explanation of what’s happening and why—because understanding your story is the key to real insight and change.

    If a formal diagnosis is necessary, it will be clearly explained in the report, along with its implications. But we don’t stop there. We offer evidence-based treatment recommendations that include ways to leverage your strengths as part of your healing process. These may include professional referrals, therapy modalities, and lifestyle changes backed by decades of research—ensuring you leave with practical, actionable steps, not just a label.

    After receiving your roadmap report, a Feedback & Follow-Up Session is scheduled to answer any questions and ensure you fully understand the findings and recommendations. This collaborative discussion helps you gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward improved well-being.

The details.

  • At Dr. Long & Associates, a comprehensive psychological evaluation costs $3,800—but you're getting far more than a standard assessment.

    Most comprehensive private-pay evaluations are conducted by a single clinician and cost $4,000 to $5,000, often with long wait times. Our approach is different. With two highly experienced psychologists—Dr. Lisa Long, Psy.D., and Dr. Marlena Ryba, Ph.D.—independently reviewing your case, you benefit from multiple expert perspectives rather than just one.

    This dual-expert, multidisciplinary model leads to a more thorough, well-rounded evaluation, ensuring that all aspects of your psychological profile are carefully considered. Through our fully virtual process, we make high-quality assessments more accessible and efficient—without sacrificing depth or accuracy.

    To provide added flexibility, we also offer the option to split the fee into two payments.

  • We know that waiting for answers can be frustrating—that’s why we’ve designed a process that is both efficient and comprehensive. Once all pre-scheduling requirements are met, we can typically schedule your diagnostic clinical interview within a week.

    From there, our team works diligently to complete your comprehensive evaluation report and schedule your feedback session within 30 days, providing you with timely clarity and actionable recommendations—without the long, unnecessary delays of traditional systems.

  • Refined Intake Process: Pre-Scheduling Requirements

    To ensure a smooth and efficient evaluation process, please complete the following five steps before scheduling your appointment. These steps are designed to streamline your experience and provide Dr. Long & Associates with the information needed to deliver a thorough and personalized evaluation.

    1. Payment of First Installment

    Secure your evaluation by completing the first installment of $1,900. Two payment options are available for your convenience:

    Note: The second installment of $1,900 will be billed before the release of your evaluation report.

    2. Consent & Release Forms

    Review and sign these forms to confirm your understanding of and agreement with the evaluation process. The release form is so that we may gather information with other providers that may have been involved in your care.

    Consent Form

    Release Form

    3. Biopsychosocial Questionnaire

    Complete the biopsychosocial questionnaire to provide detailed insights into your personal and family history, current symptoms, and specific concerns.

    Fill Out Questionnaire

    4. Initial Assessment and Strengths Discovery

    Once you submit your Biopsychosocial Questionnaire, you will receive additional assessment materials via email. Follow the provided instructions to complete the assessments promptly.
    Additionally, use the link below to complete the VIA Character Strengths survey. This tool is essential for identifying your strengths and will be incorporated into your evaluation report.

    Complete VIA Strengths Assessment

    Next Steps: Scheduling Your Appointment

    After completing all pre-scheduling requirements, Dr. Long & Associates will provide access to a scheduling calendar where you can select the first available evaluation appointment that suits your schedule.Item description

The Foundational Research Behind Our Psychological Evaluation Methodology.

The bio-psychosocial model, first proposed by Engel (1977), redefined the understanding of mental health by emphasizing the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors. This framework has become a cornerstone of modern psychiatry, highlighting the need for comprehensive evaluation approaches that go beyond symptom lists in diagnostic manuals like the DSM. Studies have demonstrated that evaluations incorporating bio-psychosocial factors improve treatment outcomes by addressing the full complexity of individual experiences (Borrell-Carrió et al., 2004). By acknowledging that mental health conditions exist on an individual spectrum, Dr. Long & Associates’ approach aligns with this broader understanding of human behavior and health.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

The inclusion of diverse professional expertise is supported by research showing that multidisciplinary teamwork enhances diagnostic accuracy and reduces errors. Nancarrow et al. (2013) found that collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare teams not only improve diagnostic outcomes but also promote patient-centered care by integrating various perspectives. This model leverages both clinical expertise and research-driven insights, as seen in the approach by Dr. Long & Associates, where a clinician and a researcher collaborate to ensure comprehensive and accurate diagnostic impressions.

Strength-Based Assessments

The strength-based approach used in the VIA Character Strengths assessment is grounded in positive psychology, a field pioneered by Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2000). Strength-based assessments emphasize identifying and leveraging individuals' inherent capabilities to foster resilience and recovery. Research has shown that focusing on strengths improves client engagement and promotes better therapeutic outcomes (Linley & Joseph, 2004). By incorporating this scientifically validated tool into diagnostic and treatment planning, Dr. Long & Associates ensures that their approach is not only diagnostic but also empowering.

Ethical Use of DSM Frameworks

While the DSM remains the standard for diagnosis, researchers have critiqued its limitations, particularly its inability to fully account for bio-psychosocial dynamics (Deacon, 2013). Dr. Long & Associates' approach mitigates these limitations by using DSM criteria as a guiding framework rather than a definitive tool, ensuring that diagnoses are evidence-based and cautious. This perspective aligns with ethical guidelines emphasizing the need to contextualize diagnostic impressions within the broader spectrum of human experience.

Conclusion

The approach employed by Dr. Long & Associates integrates foundational principles of modern mental health care, including the bio-psychosocial model, multidisciplinary evaluation, and strength-based frameworks. These components are strongly supported by decades of research and provide a robust, ethical, and effective foundation for mental health assessment and treatment planning. This method not only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also empowers clients to leverage their natural strengths for long-term well-being.