Neuropsychological Evaluations Near Wilmette

For individuals and families near Wilmette seeking a better understanding of cognitive, learning, or behavioral concerns, our comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations provide valuable insight into how an individual thinks, learns, and functions.

Through comprehensive testing, we assess attention, memory, executive functioning, learning, and processing skills to better understand each individual's strengths and challenges.

A neuropsychological evaluation can offer a deeper understanding of how an individual thinks, learns, processes information, and manages everyday demands. For individuals and families near Wilmette, our comprehensive assessments explore areas such as attention, memory, learning, executive functioning, and cognitive skills to identify both strengths and challenges. Testing can help clarify concerns related to ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, memory, and other cognitive differences, with individualized recommendations provided based on the evaluation findings.

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Light On Anxiety’s neuropsychological evaluations and testing solutions offer customized evaluations, delivered in a user-friendly format to assess and provide recommendations for: 

Curious what a neuropsych assessment looks like?

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What can I expect if I sign up for Neuropsychological Evaluations near Wilmette?

STEP 1

An in-depth clinical interview to obtain information about your current symptoms and developmental history.

STEP 2

Testing session(s) to complete neuropsychological assessment questionnaires and collect additional relevant information. Depending on your specific needs, this may be one or multiple appointments and may include both virtual and in-person components.

STEP 3

Approximately 4-6 weeks after the initial clinical interview, you will participate in an interactive feedback session. At this appointment, you will be provided with an interpretation of test results and treatment recommendations, as well as a user-friendly report you can share with other clinicians you may be working with.

STEP 4

Depending on the recommendations discussed and your bandwidth and availability, LOA is available to provide either ongoing support or clinical care coordination to assist you in obtaining appropriate treatment for your identified mental health conditions.

The Light On Anxiety Difference

We know Neuropsychological Evaluations reports can be overwhelming and full of jargon. That’s why we do things differently:

User-Friendly Language

We explain complex data in clear, everyday terms—no decoder ring required.

Actionable Recommendations

We focus on next steps that you can actually use in real life.

Personalized Feedback

You’ll receive collaborative feedback session(s) to walk through your results and explore your questions.

Whole-Person Approach

Our goal is to help you or your child feel understood, supported, and empowered—not labeled or boxed in.

Learn more about how neuropsychological evaluations can help you.

Neuropsychological Evaluations Near Wilmette

Wilmette

The Wilmette location also offers weekend sessions so you can find a time that’s best for you and your schedule.

About Our Wilmette Office

BUSINESS HOURS

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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We can accommodate your busy schedule so you get the answers you are looking for.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neuropsychological Evaluations

A neuropsychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning, using a battery of standardized tests and procedures. A neuropsychological assessment is a vital tool in understanding how brain function affects behavior and cognition. It provides a thorough evaluation that informs diagnosis, treatment, and support strategies, ultimately helping you to move past obstacles in order to reach your short and long term life goals.

The key components of a neuropsychological assessment are:

  • Clinical Interview:  A detailed interview with the individual and often family members or caregivers to gather information about medical history, psychological background, educational and occupational history, and current symptoms.
  • Record Review: Reviewing relevant medical, educational, and psychological records to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual’s history and current functioning.
  • Standardized Testing: A variety of standardized tests are administered to assess different cognitive domains, including memory, attention and concentration, language skills, motor planning, executive functioning and visuospatial skills.
  • Behavioral and Emotional Assessment: Questionnaires and interviews to assess emotional functioning, personality, and behavior. This helps identify any psychological factors that might influence cognitive performance.

Obtaining a neuropsychological assessment offers several key benefits for individuals experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Firstly, it provides an accurate diagnosis of various conditions, including ADHD, learning disabilities, and psychological disorders. This ensures that individuals receive appropriate treatment and support tailored to their specific needs. Additionally, a neuropsychological assessment offers insights into cognitive strengths and weaknesses, guiding personalized interventions to improve daily functioning and quality of life. By monitoring progress over time, the assessment helps individuals and their healthcare providers evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and make informed decisions about ongoing care. Overall, a neuropsychological assessment is a valuable tool for understanding complex brain-behavior relationships and facilitating optimal life outcomes.

The length of the neuropsychological evaluation process can vary from several weeks to a couple of months, depending on the complexity of the case and the specific assessments needed. Typically:

  • Initial Appointment: The initial clinical interview and information gathering takes 1-2 hours.
  • Questionnaires and Testing: Completing behavioral questionnaires and any cognitive tests takes 4 to 8 hours, often done over one or two sessions.
  • Feedback Session: After all information is collected and analyzed, a feedback session is scheduled, usually within 4 to 6 weeks of the initial appointment, to discuss the results and next steps.

We accept health insurance and are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Sheild, United Healthcare and Aetna.  We recommend reaching out to your insurance company to obtain information about your specific mental health benefits.  The codes that we use for neuropsychological assessments are: 

  • Clinical Interview – 90791
  • Psychological Testing – 96136 and 96137
  • Clinical Data Review and Integration – 96132 and 96133
  • Interactive Feedback and Treatment Planning – 96132

Private pay fees for neuropsychological assessments can range from $1500 for brief batteries to $3000 for more complex assessment needs.

You can expect a calm, structured experience. Most evaluations include:

• A clinical interview
• Standardized thinking and problem-solving tasks
• Paper-and-pencil activities
• Computer-based tasks
• Questionnaires about mood, behavior, and daily functioning

You’ll have breaks. You can use the restroom, grab a snack, and stretch. This is not a “gotcha” experience. It is a collaborative process designed to understand you better, not judge you.

You can expect a calm, structured experience. Most evaluations include:

• A clinical interview
• Standardized thinking and problem-solving tasks
• Paper-and-pencil activities
• Computer-based tasks
• Questionnaires about mood, behavior, and daily functioning

You’ll have breaks. You can use the restroom, grab a snack, and stretch. This is not a “gotcha” experience. It is a collaborative process designed to understand you better, not judge you.

That’s completely okay.

Many people feel nervous, especially if attention, memory, or learning has been a source of stress. This is not a test you “pass” or “fail.” We are looking for patterns, not perfection.

If you feel anxious, we can pause. If you need a break, you can take one. Your comfort matters.

Neuropsychological testing can help clarify:

• ADHD
• Learning differences
• Executive functioning challenges
• Memory concerns
• Processing speed issues
• Emotional factors impacting performance
• Differential diagnoses

The goal is clarity. Once we understand how your brain is working, we can make targeted, practical recommendations.

You will receive a detailed written report explaining the findings in clear, understandable language.

We will review the results with you and provide specific recommendations for school, work, therapy, or accommodations if needed.

This is not just about identifying challenges. It’s about identifying strengths and next steps.

It’s normal to feel nervous about labels or findings.

In reality, most people feel relief after testing. Clarity helps replace self-blame with understanding. Instead of “What’s wrong with me?” it becomes “Now I understand how my brain works.”

That shift alone can be powerful.

• Get a good night’s sleep
• Eat beforehand
• Take medications as prescribed (unless instructed otherwise)

You do not need to “study.” In fact, you can’t prepare for this in the traditional sense. The goal is to see how you naturally think and process information.

Yes. We complete accommodation, FMLA, and disability-related forms when clinically appropriate.

Because this service falls outside of direct treatment and insurance-covered care, form completion is not billed to insurance. Paperwork is completed as a private-pay service at the clinician’s prorated hourly rate.

We will first review the forms you are requesting to have completed and let you know whether the request falls within the scope of our services and clinical expertise. If it does, we will complete only the portions for which we are qualified and have clinically relevant information based on your evaluation or treatment.

Our role is to provide accurate, ethically sound documentation — not to guarantee approval of benefits or accommodations. If you are considering submitting paperwork, we’re happy to discuss the process during your appointment.

 
 

Getting Started from Wilmette

The neuropsychological evaluation process begins with a personalized review of your concerns, goals, and relevant background. Before testing begins, our clinicians gather information about developmental, educational, medical, and behavioral history to determine which areas may benefit from further evaluation. Comprehensive testing provides a detailed look at cognitive functioning, attention, memory, learning, and executive functioning. After the evaluation, we review the findings and provide individualized recommendations that can help inform treatment, educational planning, accommodations, or additional support. For individuals and families near Wilmette, our closest location offering neuropsychological testing is our Naperville office. Evaluations are available for children ages 8 and older, teens, and adults, and we accept most major insurance plans.

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