Mason Anglin, PsyDwith Psychological testing & assessment
Psychological testing that gives you clear answers
Evaluations for children, teens, adults, and older adults, with a written report and a feedback session, provided under the supervision of Youssef Nakhla, PsyD. Benefits checked before you schedule.
- Assessment across the lifespan
- Fair Oaks office + CA telehealth
- Written report + feedback session
What is assessment?
Answers you can actually use
A psychological assessment brings together interviews, standardized testing, questionnaires, and observation to answer specific questions: Is this ADHD? Could it be autism? Why is learning so hard? What explains symptoms that don’t fit a single label?
Overlapping and alternative explanations are considered, and the findings are pulled together into clear conclusions and practical recommendations.
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.
Testing & assessment
Evaluations available
Pick the option closest to your question. If none fit exactly, start with the screening form.
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 →Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
For complex or overlapping symptoms, or past diagnoses that never quite fit.
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 →
Across the lifespan
From early childhood to older adulthood
Evaluations are tailored to age and developmental stage. For children and teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers often contribute. Adults may be seeking answers for the first time, and older adults may want to understand changes in thinking or memory.
Not sure what fits?
You don’t need to know the diagnosis first
Many people reach out knowing only that something has been hard. Tell us what you’ve noticed in the screening form. We’ll recommend the evaluation, therapy, or combination that fits, and check your insurance.
Using insurance for assessment
How insurance works for testing
Psychological testing is often covered when it is medically necessary. Every plan is different: some require prior authorization, some have exclusions for certain evaluations, and some limit testing that is primarily educational.
- We check network status and testing benefits
- We confirm whether prior authorization or a referral is required
- We explain your likely share, like a deductible, copay, or coinsurance
- Private pay is available if you prefer or if testing isn’t covered
Network list
Plans Cogniscribe works with
Cogniscribe Psychology works with several major insurance plans, and we typically check how your plan applies before you start.
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.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a psychological assessment?
A structured evaluation that combines clinical interviews, standardized tests, questionnaires, and observation to answer specific questions about attention, learning, mood, development, or functioning.
How is testing different from therapy?
Assessment answers questions and clarifies diagnosis; therapy is ongoing treatment. Many people use the results of an evaluation to guide therapy, with Dr. Anglin or another provider.
How long does an evaluation take?
It depends on the questions being answered and the person’s age. We give you an estimate after the initial conversation.
Can I use insurance for psychological testing?
Often, when testing is medically necessary. Coverage varies by plan and may require prior authorization, so we verify your benefits and any authorization before scheduling.
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.
What if I’m not sure which evaluation I need?
That’s common. Start the screening form and describe what is going on. We’ll recommend the evaluation that fits your questions.
Next step
Find the right evaluation
Complete the short screening form and we’ll recommend the evaluation that fits your questions and check your insurance.
Takes a few minutes. We review it and reach out about next steps and your insurance.