FEES - Dr. Walker The fee for an initial session is $225.00 Sessions after that are billed at $180.00 per session. Dr. Walker does occasionally offer a sliding scale fee for her services. Typical sliding scale fees range from $120 to $150 per client hour. Please speak with Dr. Walker if you need a reduced or sliding scale fee. A lower fee might be available ($75.00) if you choose to work with one of the practicum students (a psychologist in training), under her supervision. Check with Dr. Walker on availability.
INSURANCE - Currently Dr. Walker is a "network provider" for Aetna, Medicare, Blue Shield, CHIPA, and Magellan. Often her services are covered by PPO Insurance Plans. Please check with your insurance company in order to ascertain coverage. Be careful as you may have a deductible that you need to meet first. In this case you would pay her full fee until the deductible is met. Again, call your insurance company to check on terms and conditions regarding deductibles.
PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING - Cost for a full psychological testing battery ranges between $750 and $3,500 for an adult and $4,500 for a child depending on what is needed. This includes one-on-one testing sessions, scoring and interpretation of results, all testing materials and a full written report specifically tailored to the unique needs of the client. A mini testing battery is available as well with a total cost ranging from $500 to $800 depending on what assessment is needed.
Dr. Walker's reports have been described as "comprehensive, pertinent, strategic, concise, reader-friendly and thorough." Her reports include very specific recommendations for help and improvement in dealing with the issue(s) at hand. They are both professional and easy to read. Here are some topics that she covers:
*ADHD in Children and Adults *Aspergers *Bipolar Disorder *Giftedness *Learning Disabilities - Learning Differences *Psycho-Educational Testing *School Testing and Reports *Sensory Integration *Testing for Regional Center Services