Psychological Assessment in NYC | Licensed Evaluation for Children, Teens & Adults
Confidential, evidence-based psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Our licensed clinicians help clarify diagnostic questions around attention, development, learning, and emotional functioning then translate results into practical next steps. In-person testing in Midtown Manhattan. Now accepting new clients.
Looking for Psychological Assessment in Midtown Manhattan?
A psychological assessment in NYC gives you clear, structured answers when a question about attention, learning, development, or emotional functioning needs more than a single conversation. At SR Psychological Services, our licensed clinicians provide evidence-based evaluations for children, teens, and adults across New York City. Each evaluation is built around your referral question and designed to support diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
Our office sits at 303 5th Avenue, Suite 502 in Midtown Manhattan, within reach of Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and Penn Station. Founded in 2013, our practice has supported New Yorkers of every age through structured testing and thoughtful, plain-language feedback. You do not need to name a specific test before you reach out. Start with a free 15-minute consultation, describe what you want to understand, and we will help you decide whether an evaluation is the right next step.
Is a Psychological Evaluation the Right Next Step for You?
A psychological evaluation in NYC is worth considering when you want objective information rather than guesswork. People often seek testing when a diagnostic question keeps resurfacing, when a school or another provider has recommended an evaluation, or when it is unclear which type of care should come first. A structured evaluation can surface strengths alongside challenges, which is exactly what makes the results useful for planning.
You may want to contact our team when:
- You want clarity around a possible ADHD, autism spectrum, or cognitive question
- A teacher, physician, or therapist has suggested a formal evaluation
- You are weighing treatment options and want data to guide the plan
- A child or teen is struggling with attention, learning, or development at school
- You are unsure whether assessment, ongoing therapy, or another format fits best
Testing is not automatically the right fit for every situation. The purpose of the first conversation is to understand your goal and confirm that the evaluation you are asking about matches it.
What Does Getting Started With SR Psychological Services Look Like?
From your first call through your feedback session, our experienced team keeps the process transparent and centered on your goal.
Step 1 — Describe What You Want to Clarify
Tell us the question behind your inquiry. You do not need to select a test or diagnose yourself. If another provider recommended an evaluation, share that context so we understand how the results will be used.
Step 2 — Start With a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Speak with our team at no cost. Dr. Shatiece Riley, our founder and licensed psychologist, or a member of the clinical team can help you consider the concern, the likely approach, and whether an evaluation fits your needs.
Step 3 — Confirm the Right Evaluation and Format
We confirm which evaluation matches your referral question and explain what it involves. If your request falls outside our current scope, we will tell you before you commit — and, where possible, point you toward appropriate care.
Step 4 — Complete Your Assessment
Your evaluation is conducted in our Midtown Manhattan office. It typically combines a clinical interview, standardized measures, and behavioral observations, with the specific components matched to your question.
Step 5 — Review Your Results and Next Steps
You receive clear, plain-language feedback about what the results mean and what may help next. Recommendations are practical and tied directly to the question you brought to us.
Why Choose SR Psychological Services for Assessment?
Licensed and Credentialed Clinical Team
Our clinicians hold Ph.D., Psy.D., LMHC, and MHC-LP credentials. Licensed clinicians maintain active New York State licenses, and unlicensed clinicians practice under doctoral-level supervision.
Evaluations for All Ages
We provide structured testing for children, teens, and adults, with each evaluation tailored to the developmental stage and the referral question at hand.
Convenient Midtown Manhattan Location
Our office at 303 5th Avenue, Suite 502 is easy to reach from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Penn Station, and major Midtown subway lines.
Clear, Defined Service Purpose
We describe assessment as structured testing and evaluation to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment planning — a focused clinical purpose, not a catch-all promise.
Does SR Accept Insurance for Psychological Assessment in NYC?
SR Psychological Services works with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for services, and additional in-network plans may apply. Coverage for a psychological assessment, however, can differ from coverage for therapy assessment benefits often depend on the plan, the specific evaluation, and authorization rules.
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Because of this, please do not treat general therapy coverage as confirmation that testing is covered. Our administrative team can review what your plan requires and what information we need from you before you schedule. Ask about insurance during your free 15-minute consultation so there are no surprises.
Which Types of Evaluations Does SR Provide?
Our clinicians focus on a defined set of evaluations rather than claiming to test for everything. The right approach depends on your referral question, which we clarify together before any testing begins.
ADHD Evaluation for Children, Teens, and Adults
An ADHD evaluation examines attention, focus, impulsivity, and executive functioning using clinical interviews, developmental history, and standardized rating scales. We evaluate children, adolescents, and adults, because attention-related concerns present differently across the lifespan. The goal is a clear picture of how attention affects daily functioning at school, at work, and at home.
Autism Spectrum (ASD) Evaluation
An autism spectrum evaluation looks at social communication, patterns of behavior, sensory experience, and developmental history. Our clinicians gather information from multiple sources to understand how autism-related traits show up in real settings, so that findings translate into meaningful recommendations rather than a label alone.
Cognitive and IQ Testing
Cognitive and IQ testing measures intellectual functioning, reasoning, processing, and problem-solving. This information helps clarify learning strengths and challenges and can inform decisions about support, planning, and next steps. As with every service, the exact measures used are selected to fit your specific question.
FAQs About Psychological Assessment in NYC
The terms are often used interchangeably, and in everyday use they point to the same process. Technically, an evaluation is the full process of gathering interviews, history, observations, and test data, while testing refers to the standardized instruments used within it. At SR Psychological Services, both terms describe structured work intended to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment planning.
A psychological evaluation is conducted by a psychologist and centers on testing — how you think, learn, and function across cognitive, emotional, and behavioral areas. A psychiatric evaluation is a medical assessment, usually conducted by a psychiatrist, that focuses on diagnosis and whether medication may help. The two are often used together, and our team can help you understand which fits your question.
Most evaluations combine a clinical interview, a review of relevant history, standardized tests, and behavioral observations. The evaluator then interprets those sources together and shares findings in a feedback conversation. The exact components are chosen to match your referral question, so no two evaluations look precisely alike.
No. You do not need to select a test or diagnose yourself first. Describe what you want to understand and how you expect the results to be used, and our team will confirm whether the appropriate evaluation is within our current scope. Clarifying the goal is exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for.
Length depends on the type of evaluation and the question being answered, so timing is confirmed for your specific case rather than quoted in advance. Some assessments are completed in a single visit; others are spread across sessions. Ask about the expected timeline for your evaluation during your consultation with SR Psychological Services.
Coverage varies by plan, service, and authorization requirements. General participation for therapy does not automatically confirm that testing is covered. Contact our office to ask what information is needed to review your benefits and what payment responsibilities to confirm before scheduling.
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation. Explain what you hope the evaluation will clarify and ask about scope, availability, format, and next steps. Call SR Psychological Services at (917) 705-6155 or use the contact form on our website to request an appointment.
Ready to Ask About Psychological Assessment in NYC?
You do not need to figure out the right form of care on your own. Start with a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation, tell us what you want to clarify, and we will help you decide whether a psychological assessment is the right next step for you or your child.
