Clarity Through
Comprehensive Assessment
Struggles with attention, learning, or emotional functioning are not always easy to explain. Whether these challenges show up in school, at work, or in everyday life, there is often an underlying reason that has not yet been clearly identified.
Psychological testing provides a comprehensive, objective understanding of how someone thinks, learns, and processes information. The goal is not only to clarify diagnoses, but to provide meaningful, individualized recommendations that support real-world functioning.
We provide evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults. Many individuals seek testing after noticing ongoing difficulties with focus, organization, academic or work performance, or emotional regulation. Others come after years of feeling that something has been “off,” without a clear explanation. Testing is often sought when difficulties have not resolved over time or when patterns of concern are not fully understood.
Is Testing Right for You or Your Loved One?
This evaluation may be the right step if any of the following apply.
- Struggles in school or work and no one can explain why
- Attention, focus, or behavioral concerns have gone unaddressed
- You are seeking academic accommodations at school or university
- Wanting diagnositc certainty or your treatment hasn't been effective
- Mental health impacting relationships
- A clearer picture to inform next steps
Not sure if testing is the right direction?
That is a common place to start. Call our office and we will help you think through whether an evaluation makes sense. No obligation.
(443) 379-0447 · Request a ConsultationA Six-Area Comprehensive Evaluation
Every assessment covers the full picture. Each evaluation is led by Dr. Willoughby. This is what allows her to make accurate diagnoses and recommendations that are specific, usable, and grounded in data.
Clinical Interview
Dr. Willoughby meets with you to understand your child's background, history, developmental milestones, and concerns. This context shapes everything that follows.
ADHD and Executive Functioning
Includes continuous performance testing, executive functioning assessment, and rating forms completed by both the client and others, providing multi-source data for an accurate diagnosis.
Emotional and Behavioral
Personality measures and clinical rating forms identify conditions that may be impacting daily functioning, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Cognitive Testing
Evaluates verbal and non-verbal abilities, short-term memory, and processing speed. Identifies both areas of difficulty and genuine strengths.
Academic Testing
Assesses reading, written language, and mathematics, essential for identifying learning disorders and supporting accommodation requests.
Feedback Session
Dr. Willoughby personally reviews every finding with you. She explains what each result means, walks through real-world examples of how it shows up day to day, and discusses specific next steps based on your child's profile. You leave with clear findings and next steps.
Written to Be Used, Not Just Filed
Our reports are thorough, clearly written, and built to be used. Dr. Willoughby writes each one personally, with enough depth to be useful for schools or providers, and enough plain-language clarity that clients can actually read and understand them.
Results are not just listed. They are explained with examples of what each finding looks like in daily life, at home, in the classroom, or at work. Our reports are well-respected by schools across Maryland and beyond, and are often used to support treatment planning, therapy referrals, and accommodation requests.
From First Call to Final Report
Total timeline: approximately four weeks from the first testing session to the feedback meeting.
Initial Booking
Our team finds a time that works for your schedule. After your call, we send appointment details and intake forms through our secure Client Portal. Forms must be completed within one week of scheduling.
Note: For minors with separated legal guardians, completed intake forms from both parents are required before we can proceed.
Clinical Interview
Dr. Willoughby meets with you, virtually or in person, for a deeper discussion that informs the final written report.
Testing Days
Typically, testing is scheduled across two separate sessions, no more than two weeks apart, each lasting 3 to 4 hours.
Analysis and Report Writing
Dr. Willoughby reviews all results and writes the report. This typically takes 2 weeks from the conclusion of testing. We may request additional forms during this stage. Timely responses keep things moving.
Feedback Session
Dr. Willoughby reviews the full findings with you: what the results mean, how they show up in daily life, the formal diagnosis, and recommended next steps.
A Go-To Referral for Leading Institutions
With a consistent two-week turnaround, Dr. Willoughby's practice is a trusted referral for some of Maryland's most respected schools and universities.
Tailored to the Scope of Your Evaluation
Fees vary based on the referral question, the volume of records, and the scope of the evaluation. Because every assessment is different, fees are discussed individually during an initial consultation.
Reach Out Today
If you are wondering whether testing is the right step, or simply want to understand the process and costs before committing, we are happy to talk it through.
There is no obligation, just clear information so you can make the right decision.
Contact UsA Note on Insurance
We do not accept insurance for psychological testing. This is an intentional choice. Working outside of insurance networks allows us to protect your privacy, avoid premature or unnecessary diagnoses, and conduct thorough evaluations without the restrictions that billing requirements impose.
The result is more personalized assessments, higher-quality reports, and a smoother experience for families.
Ready to Get Started?
If you would like to schedule an evaluation, or just want to talk through whether testing makes sense for you.