The diagnostic intake

A conversation, then a plan

The intake is a structured 60-minute clinical interview. We cover your current concerns, the history behind them, what has been tried, and the specific questions you want answered. For children and adolescents, a parent or caregiver joins for the history.

By the end, we will have settled on the level of evaluation that fits, including whether ADHD or autism testing belongs in it, and we schedule your testing dates before the call ends. Most clients complete testing and feedback within about two weeks of the intake.

On the occasions when testing is not the right next step, we say so directly, and you leave with a clear summary, recommendations, and referrals to professionals in the community, having paid only the intake fee.

Not sure which evaluation you need?

That's what the intake is for. Some people come in with a specific question, an autism evaluation, an ADHD assessment, a full neuropsychological workup, and the intake confirms the fit and gets testing scheduled. Others aren't sure, or have been told different things by different providers. Either way, we work it out together once we've heard your history and what you're trying to answer.

Scheduling an intake doesn't commit you to any tier of testing. That decision comes after.

$250, credited toward your evaluation

The intake fee is $250, paid at the time of the appointment. If you proceed to testing, that $250 is applied toward your evaluation total, so you pay only the remainder. If testing is not indicated or you choose not to continue, the intake fee is the full cost.

Booking an intake is not a commitment to a full assessment. Whether to proceed, and at what level, is a decision you make after we have talked. And if plans change, there are no cancellation fees: cancel or reschedule your intake at no charge.

Before services begin you receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. We are a self-pay practice and do not bill insurance, but we provide the documentation you need to seek out-of-network reimbursement yourself.

A few practical things

• Booking an intake is not a commitment to a full assessment, and there are no cancellation fees.
• The intake is by secure video. You will need a private space and a reliable connection.
• You must be physically located in Utah at the time of the appointment, as required by psychology licensure.
• For clients under 18, a parent or legal guardian schedules and attends the intake.

MedicareWe are unfortunately unable to provide services to individuals covered by Medicare at this time, including Medicare Advantage plans, and including on a self-pay basis. If you are covered by Medicare and looking for these services, please email admin@godfreyadvancedpsych.com and we will connect you with local providers who are able to help.