About Us
Dr. Elizabeth Carson
Dr. Elizabeth Carson is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations for neurodevelopmental disabilities including Autism and other forms of neurodivergence in toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults in Santa Clarita Valley and greater Los Angeles County.
Dr. Carson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Washington and went on to earn her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in 2014. While pursuing her doctoral degree, she provided individual and family therapy as well as psychological testing services through her internship at the Child and Family Center in Santa Clarita, and conducted testing as a registered psychological assistant under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist in a private practice setting in Santa Monica. After eight years of providing clinical and operational services in the ABA therapy realm as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, she exited the ABA field and pursued intensive postdoctoral training and experience in evaluating for neurodevelopmental disabilities. She earned her license from the California Board of Psychology and launched her private practice shortly thereafter. Dr. Carson is also vendored with the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) to provide psychological evaluations to assist with eligibility determination and enjoys serving the Antelope Valley community from the Regional Center’s Lancaster office.
Dr. Carson provides targeted and comprehensive evaluations for toddlers as young as two years old through adulthood. She focuses on conceptualizing her clients’ social-emotional processing, interpersonal relationship style, communication, sensory interests, and patterns of relating to their surroundings within the context of their history and environment, as well as providing personalized recommendations based on assessment results and findings.
In her spare time, Dr. Carson enjoys spending time with her husband and two children taking advantage of community activities in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, walking outdoors in the sunshine, and taking long drives in open spaces. She appreciates great coffee and loves exploring new coffee shops around town!
FAQ
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What does the assessment process involve?
The assessment process includes gathering of information from a variety of sources, including a review of available records, clinical interview, direct testing session(s), and scoring and interpreting of assessment data (including direct test administration and additional rating scales or questionnaires). Sometimes, more information is needed, such as an observation at your child’s school or questionnaires completed by other important people in your life. After the assessment is completed, an evaluation report is written and provided to you. A feedback session is provided to clients and/or families regarding clinical findings, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations. In some situations feedback may be provided on the same day of the testing, and in other situations a feedback session is scheduled separately.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we do not accept insurance. Insurance companies can place limits on various aspects of the assessment, including the process involved and the amount of time they will allow for a psychological evaluation, which may be incompatible with our goals. For this reason, our assessments are private-pay only. Dr. Carson can provide you with a superbill outlining the services provided and the amount you have paid, which you can give to your insurance company. Your insurance company may or may not provide you with reimbursement, and you should be prepared to pay for the full cost of the assessment out of pocket.
What is the cost of a psychological evaluation?
The cost of an assessment is $250 per hour. A good faith estimate is offered and reviewed with you prior to the start of the testing to prepare you for the costs range expected for your specific clinical needs.
Will my results be shared with anyone else?
Our assessments are confidential and are only shared with our clients and their legal guardians (if applicable). They will not be shared with anyone else without your written permission. Because we do not take insurance, the psychological evaluation report will be provided only to you, and it is your decision whether you would like to share the results or report with anyone else.