Frequently asked questions

A psychoeducational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that examines how a student learns by integrating principles of psychology and education. Using cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments, it identifies a student's strengths and areas for growth. The goal is to provide families and schools with information to support learning, plan interventions, and help the student succeed.

You might consider an evaluation if your student is struggling in school, has difficulty with learning, attention, or behavior, or if you want a clearer understanding of their strengths and needs. Evaluations guide support, interventions, and planning to help your student succeed.

Evaluation costs vary depending on your student's needs and the type of assessment. At our practice, evaluations start at $2,800, with the final price determined by the specific plan we design.

Yes, we offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments each quarter. To learn more or discuss your student's needs, please get in touch with us.

CRAFT Therapy does not bill insurance. As a school psychology practice (and not a clinical psychology practice), we are not eligible to bill insurance providers. However, this model allows us greater flexibility in service delivery, scheduling, and cost. Our goal is to work closely with families to create an evaluation or treatment plan that provides quality services at a fair and reasonable rate.

The length of testing depends mainly on the learning or behavioral concerns and the student's response to testing. On average, sessions last 1 to 3 hours and are adjusted to the student's needs. Multiple test sessions can be arranged if needed. 

Our evaluations aim to uncover your student's unique strengths and areas of growth. Results may uncover insights you may not have known about your student. When appropriate, our evaluations may recommend additional follow-up services. They may lead to a recommendation for an educational diagnosis for school-based services, or they may leave you with action steps to take at home to continue nurturing your student's development. In short, not all testing leads to a diagnosis; it is only done when necessary. Our goal is to help you gain clarity in your student's learning profile to tailor instruction for continued success, with or without a formal diagnosis.

Services are often provided in the local library in a private study or conference room.

Our decision to focus support on tweens (ages 8 – 12) and teens (ages 13- 18) was a thoughtful one, informed by our observation that these age ranges can experience gaps in services. While programs focus on early childhood and early elementary, older elementary, middle, and high school students often go without services, even when their academic needs and social dynamics continue to grow more complex, requiring guidance. We are passionate about helping teens and tweens build upon early learning to support the academic, emotional, and executive functioning skills they need to thrive.

Yes. While our practice primarily focuses on teens and tweens, our clinicians are highly trained and experienced in working with students ages 3-21.

All of our clinicians are licensed school psychologists in Illinois. Each holds a master's or specialist degree in school or educational psychology, and some hold doctoral degrees in school psychology or educational psychology. Our evaluators also have extensive experience working in schools, which gives us insight into how students learn, grow, and succeed in academic settings.