Neuropsychological Assessment for Adults in Pasadena, CA
You've spent years wondering why your brain works the way it does. It's time to find out.
Neuropsychological assessments for adults seeking real answers about ADHD, autism, learning differences, and more — coming to Pasadena in 2026.
What is neuropsychological assessment?
If you've ever wondered whether you have ADHD, suspected you might be autistic, or struggled in ways that therapy alone hasn't fully explained, neuropsychological assessment can give you the clarity you've been looking for.
A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation is an in-depth process that looks at how your brain functions across areas like attention, memory, processing speed, language, and executive functioning. It goes well beyond a quick screener or a checklist. The goal isn't just a diagnosis; it's a genuine understanding of how your brain works, what's getting in the way, and what actually helps.
You leave with a full written report and a feedback session where everything is explained in plain language, not jargon, so you can use it.
Dr. Katie offers comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults in Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area.
Psychological Testing Options
Neuroaffirming Consultation
$300/hr
This isn't an assessment — it's a focused, one-hour space to bring your specific question, concern, or need to someone who gets it. Whether you're trying to make sense of how your diagnosis shows up in daily life, navigating a decision at work or school, prepping for a conversation with a provider, or just want language and clarity around something that's been sitting with you, this consultation meets you where you are.
Dr. Katie brings a neuroaffirming lens — no pathologizing, no "fixing," just collaborative exploration grounded in your lived experience and existing diagnosis. You'll leave with clarity, concrete next steps, or simply the relief of having been understood by someone who knows what they're talking about.
Informal Assessment
$1500
Looking for clarity without the wait (or cost) of a full neuropsychological evaluation? An informal assessment offers a structured, in-depth look at how you think, process, and function — without a formal battery of standardized testing.
This isn't a diagnosis. It's a collaborative, conversation-based exploration designed to help you understand your patterns, strengths, and challenges, and to point you toward next steps — whether that's a formal evaluation, specific accommodations, or simply language that finally fits your experience.
What is included:
A 2-hour in-depth clinical interview with Dr. Katie, exploring your history, current concerns, and the specific questions bringing you in
A 1 -hour follow-up feedback session to walk through findings together
A written summary outlining key impressions and observations
Curated resources and recommended next steps tailored to you.
Comprehensive Assessment
Starting at $3500*
*Depending on the scope of testing needed. Price will be determined at time of consultation
For a complete, in-depth understanding of how your brain works, a comprehensive assessment offers formal, standardized testing to identify strengths, challenges, and diagnostic clarity — administered and interpreted through a neuroaffirming lens, every step of the way.
This is the gold-standard evaluation: rigorous, evidence-based, and tailored to the specific questions you're bringing in — whether that's a formal diagnosis, differential diagnosis between overlapping conditions, or documentation to support accommodations at work or school.
What is included:
4–6 hours of standardized cognitive, academic, and/or psychological testing, tailored to your referral question
1-hour feedback session to walk through your results together, in plain language
A full written report detailing findings, diagnostic impressions (where applicable), and personalized recommendations
Guidance on next steps, accommodations, and resources based on your results
Who Seeks Neuropsychological Assessment?
You've always suspected ADHD or autism but were never formally evaluated
You were assessed as a kid but want updated, adult-focused clarity
You're struggling at work, in relationships, or with daily functioning and can't figure out why
You want documentation for workplace accommodations or academic support
A therapist or doctor suggested an evaluation
You just want to understand yourself better and finally have language for your experience
What to Expect During a Neuropsychological Assessment
Step 1
We start by getting to know you, what's bringing you to the assessment, what questions you're hoping to answer, and what you want to understand about yourself by the end of the process. The length of this conversation depends on your history and goals, so we give it the time it needs.
Clinical intakeStep 2
A quick note on what "testing" actually means here, because it's probably not what you're picturing. These aren't the kind of tests you remember from school. They're a series of tasks you'll complete one-on-one with Dr. Katie, designed to help us better understand the ins and outs of how you think: attention, memory, executive functioning, processing speed, and more. It's interactive, collaborative, and paced with you in mind.
Testing sessionsscoring and interpretationStep 3
Once testing is complete, Dr. Katie analyzes the results using validated scoring systems and clinical judgment, looking at the full picture, not just isolated numbers.
feedback sessionStep 4
We meet to go over your results together. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what the findings mean for your everyday life, not just a diagnosis, but a real explanation and a path forward.
Written reportStep 5
You'll receive a comprehensive written report with individualized recommendations for therapy, accommodations, daily functioning, or future care, something you can actually use.
This isn’t about what’s wrong with you
Maybe you've spent years being told you just needed to try harder. That you were lazy, scattered, too sensitive, or not living up to your potential. Maybe you've been in therapy, tried the strategies, done the work, and still something feels like it's missing.
An assessment doesn't mean something is wrong with you. It means you're finally getting the full picture.
When you understand how your brain actually works, not how you think it should work, everything changes. The shame starts to lift. The strategies start to stick. You stop fighting yourself and start building a life that works with you, not against you.
Neuropsychological Assessment Services in Pasadena
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across presentations, in adults who were missed or misdiagnosed
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including adults who've gone unidentified for years
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dyslexia and related learning disabilities
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when anxiety, depression, or trauma affect how you think and function
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including twice-exceptional (2e) profiles
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including conditions like multiple sclerosis and hydrocephalus
Meet Dr. Katie Mukai, Licensed Neuropsychologist in Pasadena
Dr. Katie is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist with over a decade of experience in comprehensive assessment across the lifespan. She trained at some of the most rigorous settings in the field, including UCLA Semel Institute, Rancho Los Amigos, and the VA system, and holds her PhD in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Track) from Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena.
Katie's approach is thorough, compassionate, and grounded in real-world applicability. She doesn't just hand you a report. She makes sure you actually understand what it means and what to do with it.
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Adult Neuropsychological Assessments Pasadena Waitlist Now Open
Dr. Mukai will begin seeing assessment clients later in 2026. If you'd like to be contacted when her schedule opens, fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.
In the meantime, if you have questions about whether an assessment might be right for you, we're happy to point you in the right direction.
Psyched Therapy Collective is located in Pasadena, CA and serves adults throughout the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area, including Arcadia, Monrovia, South Pasadena, Glendale, and Eagle Rock. Virtual assessment consultations are available statewide across California.