Mason Anglin, PsyDwith Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations in Fair Oaks and the Sacramento area
When symptoms overlap, past diagnoses don’t quite fit, or treatment hasn’t helped as expected, a comprehensive evaluation brings it together into a clear, integrated picture.
- No need to know the diagnosis first
- Several possibilities considered at once
- Written report + feedback session
Comprehensive assessment
For questions that need a broader view
Psychological symptoms don’t always fit neatly into a single diagnosis. Attention, anxiety, mood, trauma, autism, learning, personality, and cognitive factors may overlap or interact.
Rather than assuming a diagnosis in advance, the evaluation considers developmental history, current functioning, medical and psychological history, and multiple possible explanations.
Who provides evaluations: Psychological testing is provided by Mason Anglin, PsyD, a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94029529), under the supervision of Youssef Nakhla, PsyD, a licensed psychologist (PSY 36042), at Cogniscribe Psychology.
Is this for you?
This evaluation may help when
- Symptoms are complex or overlapping
- Previous diagnoses have been inconsistent
- Treatment hasn’t produced the expected improvement
- You’re unsure which condition best explains your experience
- You want to understand learning or cognitive strengths and weaknesses
What’s included
What we may assess
Neurodevelopmental
ADHD, autism, and learning disorders.
Emotional & personality
Anxiety, depression and mood, trauma-related and obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and personality functioning.
Cognitive
Reasoning, memory, processing speed, attention, and executive functioning.
Every evaluation includes a written report and a feedback session. Findings are integrated into diagnostic conclusions and individualized recommendations, reviewed with you in a feedback session.
How it works
What to expect from an assessment
Initial discussion of concerns and goals
We begin with a thoughtful conversation to understand the challenges, history, and goals you (or your child) are facing, so the evaluation fits your needs.
The evaluation
Clinical interviews, standardized testing, and careful observation, paced thoughtfully so you are comfortable and the results are accurate.
Feedback session & written report
Every evaluation includes a feedback session, where results are reviewed in clear, straightforward language, and a written report with practical recommendations for next steps.
Insurance
Insurance for this evaluation
Cogniscribe Psychology works with several major insurance plans, and we typically check how your plan applies before you start. Coverage for testing and therapy varies by plan, diagnosis, and medical necessity, so we verify your benefits and any authorization before you start.
Don’t see your plan? Behavioral health benefits are sometimes managed by a different network than the one on your card. Send us your plan in the screening form and we’ll check. Private pay is also available. See all plans →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know which diagnosis I’m being evaluated for?
No. A comprehensive evaluation is often most useful when the diagnosis is uncertain.
Can an evaluation assess several conditions at once?
Yes. When clinically appropriate, assessment can consider multiple diagnostic possibilities.
What if previous diagnoses have been inconsistent?
The evaluation reviews previous information while independently considering current symptoms, history, and alternative explanations.
Is a diagnostic evaluation the same as therapy?
No. Assessment evaluates symptoms, functioning, and diagnostic questions; psychotherapy is ongoing treatment.
Where does testing happen?
At the Fair Oaks office, by telehealth, or a combination, depending on what is clinically appropriate.
Who provides the evaluation?
Psychological testing is provided by Mason Anglin, PsyD, a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB94029529), under the supervision of Youssef Nakhla, PsyD, a licensed psychologist (PSY 36042), at Cogniscribe Psychology.
Testing & assessment
Other evaluations
Not quite the right fit? These are the other evaluations Mason Anglin, PsyD provides under supervision, and therapy is available too.
ADHD testing
Children, teens, and adults with attention, focus, organization, or impulsivity concerns.
Learn more →Autism testing
Autism evaluations across the lifespan, including adults seeking a first diagnosis later in life.
Learn more →Learning & academic evaluations
Reading, writing, math, and school or college performance questions, including documentation for accommodation requests.
Learn more →Cognitive & intellectual evaluations
Reasoning, memory, processing speed, and overall cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Learn more →Pre-surgical evaluations
Psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator, and other procedures.
Learn more →Adult ADHD by telehealth
Adult ADHD evaluations for people located in California, remote when clinically appropriate.
Learn more →Not sure? Start here
Tell us what is going on. We’ll help you figure out whether therapy, testing, or both fit, and check your insurance.
Start screening form →Next step
Get a clearer picture
If your symptoms or previous diagnoses don’t fully explain your experience, a comprehensive assessment may provide clarity.
Takes a few minutes. We review it and reach out about next steps and your insurance.