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LEARNING DISABILITY - assessments in the Portland area:

Note:

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.

Brian J. Adams, Ph.D.

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

John Adler, Ph.D.

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.

Freda Bax, Psy.D.

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.

Laurence M. Binder, Ph.D.

4900 SW Griffith Dr.

Beaverton, OR 97005

Ph: 503-626-5246

Fax: 503-626-1686

Insurance: accepts several insurance plans

Erika Bittner, Psy.D.

See Psychological Services to You, below.

Nancy Bryant, Ph.D.

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.

Leslie E. Carter, Ph.D.

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.

Keli J. Dean, Ph.D.

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.

DHS – Department of Human Services

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.

Jay Edwards, Ph.D.

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.

Patrick Ethel-King, Ph.D.

See New Horizons Wellness Services, below.

Linda Fishman, Ph.D.

See Insight Psychological Services, below.

Larry S. Friedman, Ph.D.

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 University

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

Spencer L. Griffith, Psy.D.

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.

Dr. Tracey Hoffman

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.

Insight Psychological Services

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.

Jim Johnson, Ph.D.

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.

Gregory Allen May, Psy.D.

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.

Molly C. McKenna, Ph.D.

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.

New Horizons Wellness 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.

OHSU – Oregon Health and Science University

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 Psychology Clinic

– 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.

Tamara Pederson, Ph.D.

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.

Portland State University

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.

Psychological Services to You, LLC

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.

Steven A. Waksman, Ph.D.

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.

Banjo Weymouth, Psy.D.

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.

Julia A. Wong-Ngan, Ph.D.

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

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