Fees & Insurance Information
Dr. Rendell is considered an out of network provider. Although she does not participate on any insurance panels, clients may receive reimbursement for services from their own insurance. Dr. Rendell provides a bill to clients that includes the information necessary to be submitted for insurance reimbursement.
Payment is due at the time of service, whether or not your insurance company provides any out of network benefits. It is recommended that clients call their insurance providers to inquire about out of network benefits for behavioral health care. Some questions you may ask include the following:
Do I have out of network benefits to see a licensed psychologist for psychotherapy or psychological evaluation?
What percentage of services are covered?
Is there a session limit? If so, what time period?
Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and how much have I met?
Dr. Rendell accepts payment by credit card, cash, or check at this time. 24 hours notice is required for appointment cancellations. Full fees will be charged for late cancellations or no shows.
Please contact Dr. Rendell for fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why might my child need a psychoeducational evaluation?
Students are referred for testing for a variety of reasons. When a school recommends a child be evaluated, there is typically an academic concern related to a student’s difficulty meeting grade-level expectations. Providers, such as occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and psychotherapists, refer students when they are not making meaningful progress and want to better understand why. Parents often bring a child when they have concerns about that student’s social or emotional well-being or development.
What are the goals of an evaluation?
While the goals of an evaluation are unique to each individual and family, the overarching objectives are to better understand a student’s strengths, vulnerabilities, and learning profile, and to inform treatment. Whether or not a student meets criteria for a diagnosis, through the evaluation process and information gathered, Dr. Rendell provides individualized recommendations to support students in meeting their potential.
What diagnoses can be determined with a psychoeducational evaluation?
While not all students who undergo an evaluation meet diagnostic criteria for a disorder, some do. A comprehensive evaluation allows for differential diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), Language Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and other conditions related to anxiety and depression. Dr. Rendell uses the DSM-5-TR and ICD-10-CM to consider a whether a student’s profile is consistent with one of the disorders listed above. These publications, developed by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are considered the highest standard for classifying diagnoses.
What are Specific Learning Disorders?
Specific Learning Disorders, sometimes called Learning Disabilities, are a cluster of disorders related to challenges with academic achievement in reading, written expression, and math. They are sometimes referred to as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
Why does it matter if my child is diagnosed with one of these disorders?
When we are able to describe a student’s challenges with a diagnosis, it allows for more specified treatment. For example, students with dyslexia require reading remediation that differs from a typical student’s reading instruction. Having a diagnosis also enables students access to accommodations and interventions, as appropriate, through IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act), and in public schools they may qualify for special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan.