Below are some providers who do learning disability evaluations. There are others in the Portland area, as well, and you may use any professional qualified to do the testing. Listing here does not necessarily imply endorsement by PCC. Information is current as of July 19, 2012 and was checked by phone, e-mail, and/or internet search.
Adams Center for Psychological Wellness
709 NE 136th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98684
Ph: 360-529-5135
Fee: contact Dr. Adams
Sliding Scale: Yes
Insurance: many plans; contact Dr. Adams
Dr. Adams asks that students verify health insurance coverage when arranging 1st appointment. Psychology Today verified his contact information when he listed with them. www.psychologytoday.com
510 NE Roberts Ave., #330
Gresham, OR 97030
Ph: 503-251-4088
Call only; do not e-mail nor fax
Fee: discounted rate available
Afternoons are best. Appointments often within 1-2 wks. Dr. Adler is a part-time instructor at a community college and is also a full-time private practitioner.
516 SE Morrison Street, Suite 650
Portland, OR 97214
Ph: 503-232-1670 (see below before calling)
Fax: 503-235-0255
Fee: varies
Insurance: Aetna preferred provider; check with other insurance companies.
Dr. Bax plans to resume taking appointments for standardized testing for learning disabilities in January 2013, after returning from an extended leave.
4900 SW Griffith Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97005
Ph: 503-626-5246
Fax: 503-626-1686
Insurance: accepts several insurance plans
See Psychological Services to You, below.
1785 Willamette Falls Dr.
West Linn, OR 97068
Ph: 503-655-3505
Fax/website/e-mail: none
Fees: Student flat rate: $1500
Insurance: Has assistant who will bill your insurance.
Dr. Bryant specializes in learning disability assessments and has done LD assessments and counseling at community colleges.
Plaza West
9600 SW Oak St., Suite 280
Tigard, OR 97223
Ph: 503-807-7413
Fax: 503-935-5884
DrLeslieCarter.com
LCarter004@earthlink.net
Fee: see website
Insurance: participating provider with Blue Cross; bills other insurance
Dr. Carter provides many services. See website for additional information.
1020 SW Taylor St.
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-242-3521
Fax: 503-222-3741
Fee/Insurance: call for information
Dr. Dean has provided reports for PCC students with disabilities. Confirm with her that she is currently doing standardized testing for learning disabilities.
www.oregon.gov/DHS
If you are being served by a DHS program, ask your counselor or case manager if you may receive an assessment through the below. EEC staff members sometimes travel to agencies in various parts of Oregon when two or more persons need evaluations.
Education Evaluation Center (EEC)
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, Oregon 9736
Ph: 800-541-4711
Fax: 503-838-8693 http://www.wou.edu/tri/eec/services.php
Fee: about $900-$1100 per person
They manage independent Learning Disability evaluators. If you test at Monmouth, instead of your DHS agency, it is about 15 miles southwest of Salem.
516 SE Morrison St. Suite 620
Portland, OR 97214
Ph: 503-219-9992
Fax: 503-219-9993
Fee: contact office
Insurance: accepts several http://locator.apa.org/DrJayEdwards
Dr. Edwards’ focus is on children, adolescents, and young adults. He does psychological and neuropsychological testing and evaluations, along with other services.
See New Horizons Wellness Services, below.
See Insight Psychological Services, below.
921 SW Washington St.
Portland, OR 97205-2826
Ph: 503-223-5441
Fax: 503-221-4277 http://locator.apa.org/DrLarrySFriedman
Fee: accepts cash or checks
Insurance: accepts some insurance. Check with his office and your insurance company.
Dr. Friedman is a neuropsychologist; ask if he still does learning disability assessments.
George Fox Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC)
Wright House
501 N. Villa Rd.
Newberg, OR 97132
Ph: 503-554-2368
Fax 503-554-2369
GFBHC@georgefox.edu
Fee: none - intake; $200 LD testing; fee waived if low income voucher from Love, Inc.
Sliding scale: yes
The clinic is open Mon, Tues, Thurs 8 am to 5 pm and serves people in Yamhill County
and others who will travel to Newberg. Assessments may be done by pre-doctoral interns who want to focus on assessments and are supervised. Love Inc. Newberg 503-537-3999
1322 NE Orenco Station Pkwy. Suite 310
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Ph: 503-781-9085
Fax: 866-454-1261 www.drspencergriffith.com/Welcome.html
Info@drspencergriffith.com
Fee: $960 for learning disability assessment
Insurance: panel provider for several but finds many companies do not pay for assessments
See website or contact Dr. Griffith for additional information.
1130 SW Morrison St., Suite 619
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-320-6272
Fee: $800
Dr. Hoffman has a practice with Dr. Weymouth, below, and has experience as a psychology supervisor.
Fishman, Linda PhD., Clinical Director, and Staff
720 SW Washington St., Suite 340
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-227-4211
Fax: 503-227-4212
Fee: Varies www.insightpsych.net
linfo@Insightpsych.net
This is a group practice specializing in assessment of learning problems and other disorders. Dr. Fishman is familiar with assessments requested by PCC students.
516 SE 71st Ave.
Portland, OR 97215
Ph: 503-252-3906
Fee: $750-$1200
Insurance: accepts some; check with Dr. Johnson and insurance company.
Dr. Johnson is a board certified Disabilities Analyst and does comprehensive assessments.
400 East Evergreen Blvd. Suite 209
Vancouver, WA 98660
Ph: 360-450-7527 gmay@drgregmay.com
www.drgregmay.com
Fee: $1000-$2000 for 8-10 hrs of testing. Cash or check preferred. Monthly payments.
Sliding scale/special consideration: yes for some services
Located in historic building called “The Academy” accessed from “C” Street
. See website for further information.
3939 NE Hancock Street, Suite #318
Portland, OR 97212
Ph: 503-740-7015
Fax: 503- 493-4007 drmollymckenna@msn.com drmollymckenna.com
Fee: a range; student to contact her for more information
Insurance: none
Dr. McKenna does learning disability evaluations and also provides other services.
Patrick Ethel-King, Ph.D.
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. Bldg. 3 ~ Ste. 618
Beaverton, OR 97005
Ph: 503-352-0240
Fax: 503-352-0242
Fee: $170/hr for testing; 10% discount for full payment at time of service
Insurance: paneled provider with several companies
Dr. Ethel-King has a focus on cross-cultural issues and neuropsychology, along with expertise in working with culturally diverse clients. He does standardized testing for learning disorders as well as several other types of evaluations.
Adult Neuropsychology Clinic
Sam Jackson Hall, 6th fl (elevator C)
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd.
Portland, Oregon 97239
Ph: 503-494-6183 intake; 503-494-0521 more info
Fax: 503-494-6170 http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/schools/school-ofmedicine/departments/clinical-departments/psychiatry/divisions-and-clinics/
Fee: 503-494-0521 for info
Sliding scale: no
Insurance: hospital takes several; check with your insurance company re: LD testing
Results discussed about 1 week following the testing, which usually lasts 4-5 hours.
– Pacific University www.pacificu.edu/spp/clinic
1411 SW Morrison St., Suite 205
Portland, OR 97205
Ph: 503-352-2400
Fax: 503-352-2403
Fee: $500
222 SE 8th Ave., Suite 212
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Ph: 503-352-7333
Fax: 503-352-7250
Sliding scale: no
Insurance accepted: none
Pacific Psychology Clinic has provided testing, extensive reports, and recommendations for many PCC students who suspect they may have a learning disability or seek updated, specific information about themselves.
516 SE Morrison St. Suite 221
Portland, Oregon 97214
Ph: 503-522-5597
Fees without insurance:
Initial interview = $215
Testing per hour = $175
Consultation appointment to review results = $150.
Sliding Scale: No
Insurance: In-network with several companies; out of network
– she will submit claims.
Available: Tues and Sat; appointment often within 1-2 wks.
Center for Student Health and Counseling - SHAC
1880 SW 6th Ave.
Portland, OR 97201
Ph: center asks that you go to website first
Fax: 503-725-5812 http://www.pdx.edu/testing/learning-disorder-and-adhd-assessment
Fee: $500 for PSU students
Learning disabilities testing is available for students who are also taking a course at PSU.
For an LD assessment, fill out form at the above website. The entire process can take up to about eight weeks.
Erika Bittner, Psy.D.
818 NW 17th Ave, #6
Portland, OR 97209
Ph: 503-349-9973
Fax: 503-954-3941 drebittner@comcast.net
www.erikabittnerpsyd.com www.psychologicalservicestoyou.com
www.portlandeducationalplanning.com
Fee: contact provider; credit cards accepted.
Insurance: most accepted
Primarily at home or out-of-office services.
5441 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 206
Portland, OR 97239
Ph: 503-222-4046
Fax: 503-222-9989
Fee: contact provider www.stevewaksman.com
Several PCC students have been evaluated by Dr. Waksman. His office is located in the
Bailey Building adjacent to the John’s Landing Water Tower in S.W. Portland.
1210 SE Oak St.
Portland OR 97214
Ph: 503-577-2842
Fax: 503-345-6637
Fee: about $800, may vary somewhat.
Insurance: Takes most.
Hours: very flexible, appointments usually within 1 wk.
Dr. Weymouth states he worked under a grant doing LD evaluations a few years ago for students at PCC and has also done LD evaluations for students at other colleges.
5331 SW Macadam Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97239
Ph: 503-242-0490
Fax, website: none
Julia.wong.ngan@comcast.net
Fee: sliding scale
Insurance: accepts some insurance plans
Dr. Wong-Ngan is a neuropsychologist and evaluates for learning disabilities.
NOTE: Some additional psychologists who perform learning disability assessments may be found by entering zip code at: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_search.php