Parent Training and PCIT Behavior Modification Therapy involves changing negative behaviors into positive ones through reinforcement strategies. It can be particularly effective for children and teens, helping them improve the parent-child relationship and help things go more smoothly at home. Specific types of behavior modification offered at KPS include parent management training (parent coaching session with the psychologist) to improve negative behaviors at home (ages 6 to teens), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) geared towards younger children (ages 4-10).

ADHD Testing at Katy Psychological Services ADHD testing involves a comprehensive assessment using evidence-based methods to evaluate for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. At Katy Psychological Services, PLLC, it can provide a detailed understanding of your child's behavioral patterns, strengths, and challenges, paving the way for tailored support and interventions.

Initial Steps for Suspected Learning Disabilities If you suspect a learning disability, the first step is to schedule a comprehensive evaluation. At Katy Psychological Services, we'll guide you through the process to understand your child's educational needs and how to best support them.

Learning Disability Testing Programs Yes, we offer comprehensive testing for reading, writing, and math disorders commonly referred to as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia. All of our practitioners have specialized training in working with the school age population, and three of us have dual licensure as school psychologists. While schools can do testing to determine if a student meets eligibility for special education, we focus on a private evaluation that investigates “why” a child is having difficulties learning and what interventions would be best to help him/her succeed once we know more about their cognitive strengths and weaknesses. Our evaluations are comprehensive, meaning we will also get current information from your child’s teachers (unless you specifically request us not to). We offer testing for adults as well. Our clients usually self-refer because they want to know if they have a condition of dyslexia or dyscalculia that is creating difficulty for them completing higher education classwork (community college, university, graduate school). In those cases, testing can provide documentation of a disability in which accommodations for the classroom might be beneficial. We also test young children (ages 3-6) by conducting screenings for potential learning difficulties so that parents can intervene early on. This would be most helpful if you know that there are learning disabilities that run in the family and you are already seeing areas of concern.

ADHD Testing for Adults Adults can indeed be tested for ADHD. The process involves clinical interviews, self-reporting assessments, and may include screenings for other psychological concerns to ensure a thorough evaluation.

We are a self-pay practice which means you personally pay for all services at the time they are provided. We do accept Health Savings Account (HSA). We also provide detailed medical receipts (superbills) for all services rendered upon request. You can submit these to your insurance for partial reimbursement or in many cases, it can count toward your annual deductible. We encourage you to ask your insurance about reimbursements for Out of Network providers (OON). It is also important to note that testing for learning disabilities are usually NOT covered by insurance regardless of which provider you choose.

Identifying the Need for ADHD Testing If your child exhibits signs of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that impact their daily life and learning, they might benefit from ADHD testing. Early identification can lead to early intervention and better outcomes. This is true for any condition, not just ADHD.

We can usually schedule new client appointments the same week or the week after. It is always possible to get in sooner if a spot opens up from our cancel list (please ask to be placed on it if interested).

Comprehensive ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders Testing Yes, our trained specialists can conduct thorough testing for both ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Utilizing a combination of interviews, standardized tests, and behavioral observations, we ensure an accurate diagnosis to support effective treatment planning. Yes, we do perform the ADOS-2 as part of our assessment battery for ASD.

Yes, Mrs. Emily Sorem, provides testing and therapy on Saturdays. She works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Yes, we offer Couples Therapy with Katie Robertson, LPC. She uses the widely popular and evidenced-based Gottman Method to guide her therapy process.

There is no such thing as too old if you'd like things to be better in your life, we're here to help.

You don't really have to worry about choosing one over the other because it's our job to know, but you can always ask us about the differences of each type of therapy when we meet initially. What often happens is that we use tools from several of these approaches based on your feedback on what things have been helpful, and what has not worked as well for you. This will vary greatly on each person, but the approaches mentioned above are all evidenced-based, meaning we are working with you on skills that have been studied and proven effective to treat certain conditions. For example, a person with depression and/or anxiety could benefit from tools from all three treatments, ACT, DBT, and CBT. However, another person may have worked with a professional that provided CBT but did not find it as effective, but learning distress tolerance skills and mindfulness may be more useful. The idea is not to find "one thing" that works but a combination of helpful strategies you can have in your tool box.

Children ages 7 and older, teens, adults, and older adults.

Short Answer: 3 to 17 Long Answer: For parent management training and PCIT, we treat as young as three years old through older teens. It is an interactive approach meaning that for young children, parents are also involved. Parent training and PCIT involves teaching parents a more effective tool set to learn how to decrease negative behaviors and how to react appropriately when their child shows big emotions). If we are working with an older teen and the family, we are changing the dynamics of how parents respond to their teen and how to increase compliance while improving the parent-child/teen relationship. By the way, PCIT stands for Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. While many of us provide parent training, only Dr. Carolyn Ha provides formal PCIT.

You will need to schedule an initial interview, which lasts approximately 50-60 minutes. The doctor will meet with you to discuss what your specific concerns are about you, your child, and/or your family. After the initial interview, the doctor will provide you with her professional opinion about what steps need to be taken next. This may include individual or family therapy, and/or a comprehensive evaluation to help provide a diagnosis that will help identify treatment goals. You will leave with specific recommendations and treatment options after your first appointment. Many patients report that they leave their appointment feeling like they have a clearer understanding of what can be done and a renewed sense of confidence that they are on the right path to getting things back on track.

A licensed psychologist is a doctoral level trained psychologist (has a Ph.D.) who went to graduate school and received advance training in psychology. We conduct therapy and psychological, and psychoeducational evaluations (e.g., testing for learning disabilities, ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, dygraphia, Section 504/SAT Accommodations). Psychiatrists are medical doctors who received advanced training in mental health (their credential is MD). Their primary focus is to use their expertise for medication management. They typically do not conduct therapy sessions and they do not conduct comprehensive evaluations (think 2-4 hours of testing using a variety of assessment tools versus a 45 min. interview with a psychiatrist). Psychologists have specialized training to administer formal testing for conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar I and II, personality disorders, and learning disabilities to name a few. Psychologists do not prescribe medication, and psychiatrists do not typically conduct therapy or do full evaluations, so we often collaborate and cross-refer to each other if/when each other's services are needed to help the client. You as the client, will always be in charge of your own decisions to seek out medication and/or therapy services. We have referral sources that we trust that we can recommend to you when needed.

All evaluations require an initial interview first. This allows the doctor obtain a detailed history of the client in need of assessment. Sometimes there are more than one diagnosis to be considered and getting a full understanding of what has happened as well as what is going on currently helps to make sure a thorough assessment is being conducted. Dr. Villesca is trained using the latest high standard assessments in the field. She has vast experience conducting evaluations for autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, and mood disorders. In some cases, clients are certain they want an evaluation and it can be scheduled the same day as the initial interview. Our psychologists do not conduct court-ordered evaluations nor do we voluntarily participate in cases involving custody or legal disputes. (This is a specialty area known as forensic psychology if you need services for legal matters.)

A diagnosis (or diagnoses) with a full detailed report explaining the results. We will always offer specific recommendations on what steps to take next based on your individual needs. All of our evaluation prices include a one-hour feedback session to discuss these results with you and answer any questions you have regarding the outcome.

Yes. While symptoms often begin in childhood, ADHD can persist into adolescence and adulthood. Many adults may not be diagnosed until later in life, often after noticing issues with focus, organization, or time management.

ADHD is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation that may include: Clinical interviews Behavior rating scales Attention and executive functioning assessments Academic and developmental history The goal is to determine whether symptoms meet diagnostic criteria and rule out other possible explanations.

Everyone gets distracted or restless at times. ADHD involves persistent, impairing symptoms that significantly affect school, work, relationships, or daily functioning.

Yes. ADHD can impact focus, task completion, test performance, and organization. A psychoeducational evaluation can help identify strengths, challenges, and needed supports, such as 504 Plans or IEPs in school.

Signs of ADHD vary, but common symptoms include: ✔ Trouble staying focused or following instructions ✔ Forgetfulness and frequent distraction ✔ Excessive talking or fidgeting ✔ Difficulty waiting their turn ✔ Impulsive decisions or interrupting others

Not always. Boys are more likely to display hyperactive symptoms, while girls may show more inattentive symptoms, making it harder to detect. Girls are often underdiagnosed or diagnosed later.

Treatment may include: ✔ Behavioral therapy (such as CBT or parent training) ✔ Educational accommodations ✔ Medication (through a psychiatrist or medical doctor) ✔ Executive functioning coaching ✔ Support for caregivers and teachers

The signs of ADHD can vary depending on the individual but may include difficulty paying attention, problems with organization and time management, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.​Feel free to contact us for more information. Questions are always welcome as this is not a clear process to navigate! We are here to help!

ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by symptoms such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

We are a group of doctoral level psychologists, the highest degree obtained in the field. (We also have one Licensed Psychological Associate, which is Master's level psychologist). If you compare our pricing, you will see we are often not the highest priced-even though we have the most extensive training. Please click on "rates" for current pricing. We pride ourselves in high quality services that is individualized for your specific needs. Our pricing reflects individual time with the psychologist, a full written report with recommendations, and a feedback session to go over the results with you. We often hear from clients that our evaluations were very comprehensive, that our recommendations were individually tailored, specific, and useful. We often hear at our feedback sessions how glad they were to have chosen us and that they feel better about what direction to take now that they have clearer answers. For therapy, we used evidenced-based practices. While "talk therapy" is very important, we also know that learning skills and practicing them outside of sessions often yields improved outcomes and progress toward goals we set in therapy. The treatment modalities we use for individual therapy are CBT, ACT, and DBT. We offer parent management training using PCIT and skills-based manual treatment. We do not offer couples or family therapy services at this time.

Unfortunately, no. There are no insurance plans that cover educational testing. Why? This type of testing can be done in the school setting. In the school system, you can request testing for dyslexia. If you are concerned with other aspects of reading (e.g., reading comprehension), math, or writing, you are asking for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE). This is done to determine if your child meets criteria for a learning disability through special education. All of this is at no cost to you. However, the school must agree that testing is needed. The process takes 2-3 months once approved.

Although we are currently out of network with all insurance providers, at your request we can provide a detailed medical receipt that you can submit to your insurance for reimbursement. You are encouraged to check with your insurance directly to inquire about what is covered on your specific plan.

Usually yes. Since we do not take insurance, any testing we conduct will be paid by you out of pocket. We can provide you with a detailed medical receipt (with CPT codes) to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement with an "out of network" provider. We don't guarantee any reimbursement, but we can help you with the information to file a claim for any benefits for which you may be eligible. Contact your provider if you want to know if, and what amount, you can be reimbursed.