Angela (Pitton) Abdo, LPCC

Creativity is seeing the same thing, but thinking differently. -Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam  

Neurodivergent- Affirming Testing and Assessments

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Angela is not taking on new testing clients at this time. Please check back!

Art Therapy of MN is now providing virtual, private pay, neurodivergent-affirming ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), Autism, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) psychological assessments for young adults and adults by a licensed, masters-level neurodivergent-identified clinician.

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Angela (Pitton) Abdo, LPCC has 12+ years of experience working with diverse presentations of ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD/C-PTSD/trauma, and Autism, as well as experience with and training in administering neurodivergent-affirming and research-backed psychological assessments.

Angela earned her master’s degree from Adler University in Art Therapy and Counseling, and is fully licensed as a Licensed Clinical Counselor and LPCC supervisor in the state of Minnesota. Angela is the owner and clinical supervisor of Art Therapy of MN, and is neurodivergent.

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Working with so many neurodivergent clients over the years, therapists at Art Therapy of MN have seen SUCH a need for neurodiversity-affirming evaluations and assessments for clients who suspect they have ADHD, Autism or OCD.

We specialize in doing neurodivergent-competent assessments that are affirming of the strengths of adults who have been missed by professionals in the past. We believe what is hard for you, is not what is wrong with you.

We uniquely understand adult clients who are high-masking, verbal, AFAB or socialized as girls/female, trans, BIPOC, misdiagnosed (or have multiple overlapping or confusing diagnoses), perfectionistic, chronically overwhelmed or burned out, highly sensitive, sensory sensitive, or who have historically had lower-perceived support needs.

We are passionate about providing a thorough assessment that carefully considers your experiences.  Being neurodivergent is not a disorder to be cured. There are challenges and symptoms that can be managed, but we don’t see deficits, just diversity.

Types of Assessments Offered

Assessments offered for young adults and adults, 18 and above, who are currently living in Minnesota.

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• ADHD Assessments: $900
  • Virtual Initial Diagnostic Interview + Assessment (DIVA-5): 2-2.5hrs
  • Virtual Evaluation to discuss findings: 1hr
• OCD Assessments: $800
  • Virtual Initial Diagnostic Interview + Assessment (Y-BOCS): 2hrs
  • Virtual Evaluation to discuss findings: 1hr
• Autism Assessments: $1,200
  • Virtual Initial Diagnostic Interview + Assessments (RAADS-R, CAT-Q, AQ, RBQ-2A, among others): 3hrs
  • Virtual Evaluation to discuss findings: 1hr
• ADHD + Autism (ASD) Combo Assessments: $2,000
  • Virtual Initial Diagnostic Interview + Assessments (DIVA-5, RAADS, CAT-Q, AQ, RBQ-2A, among others): 5-6hrs
  • Virtual Evaluation to discuss findings: 1hr
• OCD, ADHD + Autism (ASD) Combo Assessments: $2,500
  • Virtual Initial Diagnostic Interview + Assessments (Y-BOCS, DIVA-5, RAADS, CAT-Q, AQ, RBQ-2A, among others): 6-7hrs
  • Virtual Evaluation to discuss findings: 1hr
• Additional accommodation letters or paperwork: $100/each

Please Note:

• Assessment reports and letters are provided 4-6 weeks after the Virtual Evaluation.
• Collateral information from partner, family or friend is always helpful for assessments.
• A diagnostic assessment may also reveal additional diagnoses.
• Assessment fees are either paid in full prior to initial session, or a payment plan can be arranged.
• Sliding scale options are available.
• We unfortunately do not take any insurance payments for testing and assessments, only private pay. We can provide a superbill at the end of each session which you can attempt to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network coverage/reimbursement.

The Assessment is Not:

• IQ or Giftedness testing
• Assessment for learning disabilities
• A full-battery neuropsychological evaluation (which is used to gain a comprehensive understanding of brain functioning). Our evaluation cannot provide diagnostic information about IQ, learning disorders, traumatic brain injury, and some other concerns.
  • Please note: If it looks like a full-battery neuropsychological assessment would be best for you, we will provide local referral options. Further evaluation may be required by some educational institutions and workplaces or for disability benefits and/or academic accommodations.

How to Schedule + What to Expect:

1) To schedule an assessment, please email angela@arttherapymn.com.

2) Prior to your initial diagnostic interview and assessment session, an email will be sent with a link to our client portal in which you will complete initial paperwork and a few assessments prior to your session.

3) Complete your virtual assessment interview session.

4) Attend the 1hr virtual evaluation to: discuss the results of the interview and assessments, ask questions and discuss recommendations, provide further reading/education and receive any additional referrals post-assessment. 

5) Receive your assessment report and any accommodation letters/paperwork via email 4-6 weeks after your virtual evaluation session.

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