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Our goal is to help your child feel seen, understood, and supported, not “broken” or alone. We want them to grow up understanding their unique brain and learning how to advocate for themselves.
If you’re considering a school neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluation, you’re in the right place. At EmpowerED, we approach both with the same level of depth, care, and expertise, and often use the terms interchangeably.
Because Bethany and Annalise are trained to conduct School Neuropsychological Evaluations, all of our evaluations are grounded in a deeper understanding of how the brain processes information and based on neuropsychological functioning.
The result is a deep understanding of your child and specific recommendations for how to support their success at home and in school.


If your child struggles to sound out words, avoids reading, or has trouble spelling, a dyslexia evaluation can help uncover the reason behind those challenges.
Dyslexia is assessed as part of a full psychoeducational evaluation. This allows us to evaluate not only reading skills, but also how your child’s brain processes language, stores sounds, and connects letters to meaning.
When dyslexia is identified early, the right support can lead to meaningful progress. You will receive a clear explanation of results, a detailed report, and recommendations for school and home that are tailored to your child.





















Many private schools require IQ testing as part of the admissions or placement process. If you’ve been asked to provide cognitive testing for your child, we’re here to make the process clear, smooth, and stress-free.
Our evaluations are tailored to meet the specific requirements of independent and private schools. More importantly, we take the time to ensure your child feels comfortable, understood, and confident throughout the assessment.
What you can expect:




Whether you’re preparing for kindergarten or a gifted program, you’ll have the documentation and support you need to move forward with confidence.

No. You do not need a referral to schedule an evaluation. If you suspect a learning disorder or other condition, or if your child is struggling and you want to understand why, you can reach out to us directly. We’re here to help you get clear answers and the right support.
All of our evaluations are conducted in person to ensure accuracy, comfort, and the highest quality of results.
We’re located in Sebastopol, California, and serve families throughout the entire North Bay Area.
We do our best to keep wait times short. Please contact us directly to find out our current availability and schedule your child’s evaluation.
Yes, we see adults who are students. Our practice focuses on educational psychology, so we can do assessments for college students and adult students.
A psychoeducational evaluation looks at how your child thinks, learns, and processes information. It typically includes assessments of cognitive abilities, academic skills, attention, memory, executive functioning, and social-emotional development. We combine testing with observations and input from parents and teachers to build a complete picture of your child’s strengths and challenges. The result is a clear set of findings and personalized recommendations to support your child at school and at home.
Autism is identified through a comprehensive evaluation that looks at social communication, behavior, sensory processing, and developmental history. We use standardized assessments, observations, and input from parents, teachers, and caregivers to understand how your child interacts with the world. If you have concerns about autism, you can contact us directly to schedule an evaluation. No referral is needed.
Testing for dyslexia is part of a comprehensive evaluation that looks at reading, spelling, writing, and how your child processes language. We use standardized assessments, observations, and information from parents and teachers to understand your child’s learning profile. If your child is struggling with reading, you can contact us directly to schedule an evaluation.
Neuropsychological evaluations typically take several hours spread over multiple sessions. Most children are seen for two to three sessions, each lasting about 2 to 3 hours, depending on their age, needs, and attention span. This approach helps ensure your child stays comfortable and gives their best effort throughout the process.
Yes. After the evaluation, you will receive a detailed written report that explains the results, diagnoses, if applicable, and personalized recommendations to support your child at home and in school.
We take time to build rapport, use age-appropriate tools, and adapt our approach to help your child feel at ease. We also speak directly with your child after the evaluation, using language they can understand to explain what we learned about how their brain works and how we can support them. Our goal is for every child to feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Yes. We help families prepare for IEP meetings and can attend the meetings with you if needed. We review school documents, explain your child’s rights, and make sure your concerns are clearly understood. Our goal is to help you feel confident and supported as you advocate for your child.
An executive functioning coach helps kids and teens build skills like organization, time management, planning, and follow-through. These skills are essential for success in school and everyday life. Coaching sessions are practical and personalized, helping your child learn strategies that work for their unique brain and build confidence along the way.
Psychoeducational evaluations and learning-focused support services are not typically covered by insurance across the field. This is because insurance companies classify these services as educational rather than medical in nature, regardless of which provider you see. For this reason, we do not bill insurance directly and operate as an out-of-network provider. However, we can provide a detailed Superbill with diagnostic and procedure codes after services are completed, which you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Some plans offer partial reimbursement for certain diagnoses—particularly ADHD, autism, intellectual disability, or anxiety—though learning disability evaluations alone typically are not reimbursed. Coverage varies widely by plan, and reimbursement is never guaranteed, so we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to ask about out-of-network benefits.
Many families use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to pay for evaluations and related services. Eligibility depends on your specific plan, so we recommend confirming with your benefits administrator.
Yes. We offer a standard 3-payment structure for assessments to help make services more accessible for families.
Yes. We accept CareCredit, which offers extended payment plans at no interest for up to 24 months for eligible families. Help fit the care you want or need into your budget with the CareCredit health, wellness and beauty credit card. It offers flexible financing options that allow you to pay over time.*
· Promotional financing options available
· See if you prequalify with no impact to your credit score
· Instant credit decisions
· No annual fee
We accept major credit and debit cards, CareCredit, and other standard payment methods. Payment details and timelines are reviewed clearly during scheduling, so there are no surprises.

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