FAQs
Do you take insurance?
We are out of network for all insurance companies. This means payment is required up front for therapy and evaluations and then you will be provided with an invoice for you to submit for reimbursement through your insurance company. You can be given a sample invoice to inquire about reimbursement before we begin our work together. Also know, Dr. Serino is a provider for Lyra and Modern Health. If your employer offers sessions through either Lyra or Modern Health, you may be able to work with her using your employer-sponsored benefits.
What is a neuropsychological evaluation?
It is usually an in-depth assessment of cognitive and academic skills and socio-emotional functioning. While a thorough evaluation is typically warranted, we also offer focused assessments that are designed to efficiently assess cognitive strengths and weaknesses, including dysgraphia, executive functioning challenges and adult AD/HD. We will screen you thoroughly before we begin the evaluation process to determine which approach best suits your needs.
Why are neuropsychological evaluations so costly?
Neuropsychological evaluations may seem expensive; though you may not be aware of the time involved in completing an evaluation from start to finish. The following is a breakdown of what is involved in a standard, full-fee evaluation:
Intake (60-90 minutes)
Review of Records; contacting collaterals as needed (therapists, psychiatrists, teachers, etc.) (2-4 hours)
One-on-one testing (4-10 hours)
Scoring assessments (2-4 hours)
Feedback session (1.5 hours)
Report writing (4-8+ hours)
In addition, following your evaluation, we are available to write letters of support, appeals to the College Board, or to speak with collateral contacts such as admissions directors and IEP committees as needed. This service is included in the evaluation fee. If you break down the fee per hour, the cost is comparable to that of therapy hours. While it may still seem high, keep in mind that you are paying for a service with someone with expertise in the area of neuropsychology. This expertise and training is important to ensure clarity in diagnosis and appropriate treatment recommendations.
What style of therapy do you utilize?
We strive to tailor our approach to the patient’s particular set of needs. Depending on your presenting issue(s) and our experience working with similar patients, we will flexibly employ the methods that are most effective. We tend to infuse some combination of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles in session. We will discuss what your particular therapy will look like in our initial consultation session.
How will I know if we are a good fit?
We offer free 15-20 minute phone consultations which allows you to hear more about our therapy style and what our work would look like together.