Current Availability
Contact Dr. Darling by phone or email for current availability.
Dr. Ben Darling
Education/Training
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., Western Michigan University
Postdoctoral Fellow, Pennsylvania State University
Psychological Evaluation Emphasis
Services Offered
Psychological Evaluation
Neuropsychological Evaluation
Educational Evaluation
Employment Evaluation (Act 59 Fitness for Duty, Act 120 Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission, Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training)
Consultation and Referral
Approach
My goal with every evaluation is to help you answer your important questions about yourself or your loved ones.
Your evaluation will be tailored to your specific needs and goals. I use a variety of evidence-based tests and other assessments to learn how your brain works under specific conditions. All tests are norm-referenced, meaning we can compare your results to other people at your age or grade level to identify your personal strengths and support needs.
Most tests are administered on paper or using a computer in a game-like format. The tests involve answering questions, looking at pictures, building puzzles, and playing number games. Other measures are used to add context to your results, such as review of your academic and medical records.
An evaluation usually requires 2-3 visits. We begin with a conversation about your goals for the evaluation and your relevant personal history. Testing takes place over the next 1-2 visits and is followed by a conversation about your results including a detailed intervention plan and recommendations.
Contact me to schedule a free 15-minute phone call to discuss if a psychological evaluation is right for you.
Rates
Fees
Psychological Evaluation Services - $250/hour
Most evaluations require 4-8 hours to complete. Costs vary based on the goals of your unique evaluation. I am an out-of-network provider with your health insurance. This means that you are responsible for the full payment for all services rendered. Contact your insurance company to ask about any out-of-network benefits in your plan. I will provide you with a detailed invoice if you would like to submit a claim to your insurance company for possible reimbursement for out of network coverage. Please note, this invoice does not guarantee reimbursement from your insurance company.
Payment Options
Cash
Check
Credit/Debit:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Any individual who does not have or chooses not to use insurance coverage has the right to obtain a Good Faith Estimate outlining the expected cost of services before starting treatment.
Read the Good Faith Estimate Notice here.
Contact Information
Phone | 814-208-9248 - ext. 4
Fax | 814-205-6995
Email | bendarlingphd@gmail.com
Address | 474 Windmere Drive, Suite 301D State College, PA 16801