Current Availability

Now accepting assessment referrals. Please email carlaprietophd@gmail.com to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

Dr. Carla Prieto

Education/Training

  • Ph.D., University of Florida

    • Pre-doctoral internship, Pennsylvania State University

      • Advanced psychological assessment rotation

  • M.Ed., Lehigh University

Services Offered

  • Psychological Assessment

  • Neuropsychological Assessment

  • Evaluation and letter-writing services for gender-embodying/affirming medical procedures

Treatment Approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming, with thoughtful attention to neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, autism, and learning differences) and identity-related factors. I believe that you are the expert of your own lived experiences, and, as such, my priority is to contextualize your experiences within your important identities and strengths. My hope is that through this process you will gain meaningful insight into yourself and feel empowered to use the assessment results in ways that support your goals and enhance your well-being.

We begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk through your questions and what you’re hoping to get out of the assessment process. From there, we’ll meet for an intake session to explore your history and better understand your needs. I then design a personalized assessment plan based on your specific goals. Testing typically takes place over 1–3 sessions (1.5–2 hours each), and we end with a feedback session during which we review your results together and you receive a detailed report with clear, individualized recommendations.

Pursuing an evaluation may bring up a mix of curiosity, uncertainty, and hope. My aim is to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and understood throughout the process. I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about how we can collaborate to support your wellness.

Specialties

Autism
ADHD
Learning Disorders
Co-occurring Disorders (e.g., Mood Disorders, Trauma-Related Disorders)
Gender-Diverse Care

Rates

Session Fees

Psychological and neuropsychological assessment is billed at $250/hour. Most evaluations require multiple sessions. 

Gender-embodying/affirming care evaluations are billed at a flat fee of $70.

Total evaluation costs vary based on the goals and complexity of your evaluation, and I provide a Good Faith Estimate prior to commencement of all evaluation services. I am an out-of-network provider, which means that you are financially responsible in full for all services. Many insurance companies have out-of-network benefits and I will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance for possible–but not guaranteed–reimbursement. Please inquire with your insurance company about out-of-network benefits covered by your specific policy.

Read the Good Faith Estimate Notice Here.

Contact Information

Phone | 814-208-9248 - ext. 10
Email | carlaprietophd@gmail.com
Address | 474 Windmere Drive, Suite 301F State College, PA 16801