Your First Step to
Greater Understanding
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Adult Psychological Assessments
Maybe you've always felt a little different. Perhaps work, relationships, organization, or everyday life have seemed harder than they should. A comprehensive psychological assessment can provide greater clarity, help determine whether autism, ADHD, OCD, or another condition may help explain your experiences.
Schedule a consultation to see if a virtual psychological assessment is the right next step for you.
Many adults seek an assessment after years of wondering why certain things have always felt more difficult than they seem for others. You may have learned to compensate, hidden your struggles, or assumed anxiety or depression explained everything — but still felt like part of the picture was missing.
Seeking a psychological assessment is about gaining a better understanding of how your mind works, so you can move forward with greater clarity, self-understanding, and tools for handling life's stressors.
Pricing & Availability
A virtual Autism Assessment is a flat rate of $500.
Virtual assessments for ADHD, OCD, and most other concerns are a flat rate of $325.
Appointments are often available as soon as the same week.
All assessments are offered on a self-pay basis, allowing us to provide individualized, comprehensive evaluations without insurance restrictions. We're happy to provide a superbill if you'd like to seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Meet Dr. Carrie Merino (PhD, CMHC)
Dr. Carrie Merino, PhD, CMHC has spent more than a decade helping children, adolescents, and adults better understand autism, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. She specializes in comprehensive psychological assessments that consider the whole person, recognizing both strengths and challenges.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Merino serves as Program Director and Associate Professor of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master's program at Utah Valley University, where she helps train future mental health professionals. Her experience spans private practice, hospitals, crisis services, and community mental health, giving her a broad perspective when conducting evaluations.
Known for her warm, thorough, and neurodiversity-affirming approach, Dr. Merino takes time to understand each person's unique story. Whether or not a formal diagnosis is made, her goal is to provide meaningful answers, practical recommendations, and greater clarity about the path forward.
Find a Time That Works for You
Schedule a call with our care specialist to get set up for a free consultation.
What to expect on the call:
A care specialist will ask you a few noninvasive questions to connect you with the right therapist for your consultation.
Our Virtual Assessment Process
Getting a diagnosis can feel like a big step. Click through the sections below to learn what to expect, and if you have questions, we're happy to talk during a free 15-minute consultation.
We'll discuss your concerns, personal history, and goals, then determine which assessment tools are appropriate for your evaluation.
You'll complete secure, evidence-based online questionnaires. When helpful, we may also invite a spouse, partner, or family member to provide additional perspective.
We carefully integrate interviews, assessment results, developmental history, and clinical observations to understand the whole picture before reaching any conclusions.
We'll review the results together, answer your questions, explain any diagnosis if appropriate, and discuss both your strengths and areas of challenge.
Every assessment includes personalized recommendations, practical next steps, resources, and options for ongoing support from us or through referrals. Whether or not a diagnosis is made, our goal is that you leave with greater clarity and confidence in moving forward.