Expert Neuropsychological Assessment & Psychological Evaluation Services in Pasadena, CA
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Lifespan Cognitive Performance: Does This Sound Like You or Your Child?
Whether you are a parent searching for answers regarding a child’s neurodevelopmental trajectory or an adult navigating unexpected cognitive changes, your struggles are valid. At our Pasadena clinic, our licensed clinical psychologists and associates specialize in individualize, medical-grade testing across the developmental spectrum:
Children & Teens
Navigating a noticeable decline in school performance, complex attention profiles defying standard ADHD labels, or delayed recovery from sports-related concussions and head injuries.
College Students & Young Adults
Experiencing intense mental fatigue, lingering brain fog after medical events, or sudden vulnerabilities in processing speed that disrupt higher-level university coursework and require testing accommodations.
Professionals & Adults
Battling concerning changes in short-term memory, word-finding difficulties, chronic workplace burnout, or executive disruptions following an illness, injury, or neurological condition.
Finding the Root Cause: Comprehensive Psychological Assessments and Evaluations
Navigating changes in memory, mental clarity, or executive functioning doesn't look the same for everyone. Because complex neurobehavioral difficulties heavily overlap with a wide variety of underlying cognitive, medical, and emotional profiles, a simple symptom checklist or a rushed online quiz is simply insufficient. Your unique neurological, developmental, and personal history deserves a much more rigorous, thoughtful look than an automated screening can provide.
Our clinic is deeply committed to diagnostic precision. Our goal is never to overdiagnose or underdiagnose, but to reveal subtle cognitive changes and identify the exact right answer for your specific situation. Through a comprehensive evaluation of integrated brain-behavior relationships, we ensure you walk away feeling truly seen, validated, and armed with personalized treatment recommendations for the future (Suspecting straightforward attention or focus concerns specifically? View our dedicated ADHD Evaluation or Autism Assessment pathways.)
Rigorous Science. Genuine Care.
Regional Leadership & Elite TrainingYou aren't just seeing any clinic—you are working with recognized leaders in the field. Director Dr. Allen Sung serves as the Vice President of the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association (SGVPA), leading a dedicated team of specialists trained at premier clinical and academic institutions like UCLA, NYU Langone Health and Rutgers University.
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No Long WaitlistsDon't wait half a year for clarity. As a private practice, we prioritize unhurried, attentive care and typically have the clinical availability to begin the evaluation process within a few weeks.
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A Culture of Kindness, Warmth & RespectWe believe that advanced neurocognitive science is meaningless without genuine empathy. From your very first consultation call to your final feedback session, you will be treated with deep respect, hospitality, and warmth. We pride ourselves on creating an inviting, supportive environment where you feel safe and supported every step of the way.
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Clear Pricing, No Surprises.
Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment packages start at $4,900. Because we do not use a generic, "one-size-fits-all" approach, your exact investment will be confirmed based on the clinical complexity and specific diagnostic scope required for your case.
The Investment
We operate as an out-of-network private practice. For patients wishing to seek reimbursement from their insurance, our care team can provide an itemized "superbill" upon request, complete with the specific diagnostic codes required by PPO insurance carriers.
Out-of-Network Benefits
Enjoy the convenience of easy, free parking in our private building lot, leading into a clean, quiet, and highly professional office suite designed to provide a pleasant, peaceful space for your family—completely avoiding the stress of downtown commercial traffic.
A Welcoming Environment
What Cognitive Domains Does a Neuropsychological Evaluation Address?
Unlike a standard therapy intake, our specialized batteries do not rely on surface-level descriptions. We look deep into the integrated systems that drive your day-to-day performance. Depending on your specific referral questions, your custom evaluation maps:
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Evaluating your capacity for sustained focus, impulse regulation, and dynamic working memory.
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Measuring higher-order cognitive performance, including planning, organization, cognitive flexibility, and task initiation.
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Isolating your short-term recall, long-term memory retrieval, and verbal vs. visual information retention.
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Analyzing structural word-finding flow, visual integration, and spatial processing speed.
Your Path Forward in
3 Simple Steps
A WELCOMING FIRST STEPPick a time on our live calendar for a free, 15-minute phone consultation. You’ll speak with a member of our dedicated care team who will listen to your story with warmth, respect, and zero pressure.
THE COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATIONA collaborative process involving detailed clinical interviews and medical records reviews, followed by personalized, face-to-face testing at our Pasadena office. To ensure absolute diagnostic precision, we look beyond surface-level symptoms to measure your underlying thought processes, visual/spatial tracking, language skills, and executive functioning.
THE ROADMAP & PRESENTATIONOur process concludes with a warm, professional presentation where your doctor translates dense clinical data into practical, accessible insights. Following this discussion, you will receive a formal, comprehensive written report delivered in approximately two weeks. Our reports are meticulously structured to meet the rigorous criteria required to advocate for medical integration, workplace modifications, or academic support frameworks like IEPs, 504 plans, and standardized testing accommodations (such as extra time on the LSAT, MCAT, GRE, or professional board exams).
Proudly Serving Greater Los Angeles & The San Gabriel Valley
Proudly serving Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, El Monte, South El Monte, Temple City, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, Azusa, Baldwin Park, West Covina, and surrounding communities.
Our Care Team
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Dr. Allen Sung
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Dr. Gianna Rinaldi
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Dr. Sydney Todd
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A standard psychological evaluation primarily focuses on emotional, behavioral, and mental health functioning to diagnose psychiatric conditions like anxiety or depression. A neuropsychological assessment is a specialized, multi-domain study of brain function that measures specific cognitive capacities—such as attention and concentration, short-term memory, verbal processing, and executive skills—to understand exactly how the physical brain is processing information. It is the gold standard for tracking complex cognitive changes, mild head injuries, and developmental differences.
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No, you do not need a formal referral to schedule an appointment at our clinic. Most of our clients reach out to us directly for personalized care. While we routinely collaborate with pediatricians, psychiatrists, neurologists, and school boards across Southern California, a medical referral is not required to begin our private-pay diagnostic process.
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Absolutely. A neuropsychological evaluation is highly critical for post-concussion care. By measuring your current cognitive performance against established baselines, we can pinpoint areas of executive functioning vulnerability or processing speed degradation. This objective data allows us to chart your recovery timeline accurately and provides specific, actionable recommendations for cognitive rehabilitation or an occupational return to work plan.
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We pride ourselves on having no long waitlists. From your initial intake consultation to your final feedback session, the evaluation process typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Following your feedback session, your formal, comprehensive written report will be delivered within an additional two weeks.
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We operate as an out-of-network private practice, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, many PPO plans offer out-of-network benefits for neuropsychological testing. We can provide you with a comprehensive, itemized "superbill" containing all the specific diagnostic and billing codes your carrier requires.
Let's Find Your Path Forward
Whether you are seeking a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation or specialized therapy, we are here to help. Book a free 15-min consultation call to get your questions answered, or leave us a message below.