FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

Dr. Buick no longer accepts insurance. Upon request she will provide a superbill which can be submitted to insurance companies. However, compensation is not guaranteed.

DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?

Unfortunately, Dr. Buick cannot offer sliding scale rates. There are many clinics in town who have such programs available, and Dr. Buick will gladly provide their contact information to those who request it.

HOW LONG DOES A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION TAKE?

Psychological evaluations vary in the amount of time they take. It is dependent upon the referral question and each individual's situation. Scheduling a consultation is the best way to determine what a given evaluation will look like.

WHAT ARE YOUR RATES FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS?

Testing rates range from $250 to $295 per hour, depending on the type of referral. These rates apply to the hours spent in face-to-face testing sessions, as well as time spent scoring, interpreting, and writing reports.

DO YOU OFFER TELEHEALTH EVALUATIONS?

Yes--with some caveats. You must reside in California. It also depends on the referral question, tests needed, and various other factors. Please contact Dr. Buick to determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for a remote assessment.