Psychological Testing in Chicago
Psychological testing can help clarify your diagnosis, but the testing process isn't just about finding a label that fits. It helps uncover the “why” behind your symptoms. At HumanKind Psych, we'll translate your evaluation results into clear, practical recommendations so you can get the right treatment and support to truly thrive.
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations for Teens and adults
HumanKind Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for adults seeking greater clarity about their mental health, attention, executive functioning, and cognitive strengths and challenges. Testing can help determine whether symptoms are consistent with ADHD or another psychological diagnosis, distinguish between conditions with overlapping symptoms, and provide individualized recommendations for treatment and support.
Psychological testing may be helpful if you're experiencing difficulties with:
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Difficulty focusing or easily becoming distracted
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Irritability
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Decision-making
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Memory problems
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Anxiety and restlessness
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Low motivation
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Depression and mood changes
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Organizational skills
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Impulsivity
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Problem-solving
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Stress
We use multiple sources of information, including clinical interviews, standardized psychological measures, and information about your history and current functioning, to develop a comprehensive picture of what may be contributing to your symptoms. This allows us to consider ADHD alongside other conditions that can cause similar or overlapping difficulties. Please note: We do not currently test for Autism diagnoses.
The goal isn't simply to determine whether you meet criteria for ADHD or another diagnosis. We want to understand why you're struggling and translate the results into practical recommendations for treatment, accommodations, and next steps.
Please note: All testing includes an in-person portion, which takes place at our testing center at 2835 N Sheffield Ave. You must be physically located in Illinois to obtain psychological evaluation at HumanKind Psych.
Testing can provide a unique source of insight about how you process information, experience your emotions, and engage with different parts of your life.
Psychological testing and assessment provides a picture of your overall strengths and weaknesses. The goal of psychological evaluation is to accurately determine the presence of a diagnosis and use this information to help you get support and accommodations that allow you to thrive academically, occupationally, socially and emotionally in your life. The information gained from psych evaluations can inform your doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, employer or school and guide them in how to best support your functioning.
What to Expect from Psychological Testing at HumanKind:
Get Set Up
Complete our request form here. On the form, please provide the name of the provider who referred you (if you have one), any past diagnoses, and any psych medications you currently take. This information will help us confirm whether we can help you. Our team will then respond within two business days to set up your evaluation for our next available date, share more about our testing process, and send you intake paperwork to complete.
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Do an Intake Interview
After you've completed the intake forms, you'll receive a link to meet via telehealth for the intake appointment. During this session, we will gather information about your symptoms, your history, and what you are hoping to get from the evaluation. Your clinician will then choose which testing measures to give you to help answer the referral question(s). We will schedule your in-person testing sessions at that time.
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Come in for Testing
You'll come to our office to complete the testing measures. You may need to come for multiple testing sessions, depending on the nature and extent of the testing being done. To better understand your symptoms, your evaluator may also ask to speak with other people who know you well, such as a parent, partner, or treatment provider.
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Get Your Results & Report
Once all testing has been administered and scored, we write up a full evaluation report. The report will explain the evaluation findings, including any diagnosis that the results support. We will then meet with you for a feedback session to go over the results, provide treatment recommendations, and answer any questions you may have. We strive to complete evaluations within a few weeks (occasionally a bit longer) so you can get your results quickly and plan next steps for treatment.
Insurance & Fees
HumanKind Psych is paneled as an in-network provider for the following insurance plans:
If we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you may see us as an out-of-network provider and submit a bill to your insurance company. They may reimburse you. We also accept out-of-pocket payment for evaluations. When you schedule your evaluation, our intake coordinator will discuss billing and payment options with you and provide an estimate of the costs.
Please note: we can only provide estimates, as the total cost may vary depending on your individual insurance plan (if using insurance) and the amount of testing and time needed. All evaluations incur a non-refundable $225 materials fee, regardless of whether you are using insurance or not. This fee is billed after your first testing session.