Dr. Tyler Howard, PsyD · Atwater Village, Los Angeles
Neuropsychological Testing in Los Angeles — answers for how your brain works
Have you been wondering why focusing feels so hard, even when you’re trying your best? Or why your child seems bright but struggles in school? You might be ready for some answers.
About Our Assessment Services
Understanding how your brain works — to get the support you actually need
If you’re asking these questions, you’re not imagining things — and you might be ready for some answers. At Grayslate, our neuropsychological testing in Los Angeles helps people of all ages understand how their brain works and how to get the support they need. If you’re seeking answers for yourself, your child, or someone you love, we offer a compassionate, data-informed process to help make sense of the struggle.
Our psychologists offer neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Our assessment services provide valuable clues into an individual’s overall mental health and functioning. Assessment offers in-depth diagnostic evaluation for conditions such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, anxiety, trauma and mood disorders, brain injury and disease.
Assessments are used to qualify for educational and testing accommodations, to develop individual education plans, employment evaluations and placements. They aid in medication management, treatment planning and progress monitoring, and can be used in various insurance, medical, and legal cases.
What Is Neuropsychological Testing?
A specialized, evidence-based evaluation of how your brain functions
Neuropsychological testing explores areas like attention, memory, language, processing speed, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Rather than relying solely on conversation or observation, this approach gathers concrete data — providing a comprehensive cognitive and psychological profile that can inform treatment, diagnosis, and support plans.
Unlike a typical therapy session, this is a structured, integrative process designed to uncover how your mind operates under various tasks. From verbal reasoning and memory retention to behavioral patterns and learning styles, the assessment offers a holistic view of how your brain makes sense of the world.
The clinical insights from this process can change everything — whether you’re seeking a diagnosis or just an explanation for your lived experience.
“These assessments don’t define you. They help you understand yourself better.”
— Dr. Tyler Howard, Clinical Psychologist & Assessment Director at Grayslate
Who Is Neuropsychological Testing For?
For anyone navigating confusion, self-doubt, or challenges that haven’t yet made sense
Children may benefit from testing when they’re falling behind in school, not reaching developmental milestones, or struggling in ways that don’t match their effort or curiosity.
Adolescents and college students often seek evaluations when attention, motivation, or executive function starts to interfere with academic success or emotional well-being.
Adults come to us for many reasons — some because they’re facing burnout or memory challenges, others because they’ve lived for years with an underlying sense that something has been overlooked or misunderstood.
Some people seek evaluations because they need documentation for accommodation — maybe an IEP, testing support for the SAT or LSAT, or legal recognition of a disability. Others come just for themselves, for peace of mind, for language to describe their experience, or for a clearer path forward.
Whatever your reasons, we’re here to meet you where you are — with warmth, compassion, and no assumptions.
Why People Seek Testing
The reasons are as varied as the people themselves
School Struggles
Children and adolescents who are falling behind despite clear effort and intelligence — looking for answers that match their experience.
Suspected ADHD or Autism
Adults and young people seeking confirmation of a suspected diagnosis — ADHD, autism, or a learning difference — to finally have language for their experience.
Accommodations & Documentation
IEPs, SAT/LSAT testing support, workplace accommodations, or legal recognition of a disability — we provide the documentation you need.
Plateaued Therapy
When therapy feels stuck or ineffective, an assessment can reveal the underlying neurological patterns that haven’t yet been identified or addressed.
Burnout & Memory
Adults facing burnout, memory challenges, or a persistent sense that they’ve been working twice as hard as everyone else just to keep up.
Peace of Mind
Others come just for themselves — for peace of mind, for language to describe their experience, or for a clearer path forward for themselves and their family.
Our Process
What to expect from your assessment
01
Free Consultation
We start with a free 20-minute call to discuss your concerns, answer questions, and determine if neuropsychological testing is the right fit.
02
Comprehensive Assessment
A structured evaluation covering attention, memory, processing speed, language, executive functioning, and emotional regulation — tailored to your needs.
03
Results & Report
You receive a detailed written report and a feedback session with Dr. Howard to walk through findings, diagnosis, and a personalized path forward.
Your Assessment Specialist
Dr. Tyler Howard, PsyD
PsyD #31425 · Neuropsychological Testing Director · Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Tyler Howard is a clinical psychologist and the Neuropsychological Testing Director at Grayslate. She completed her Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles.
Trained by psychoanalysts, Dr. Howard draws on psychodynamic and psychoanalytic theory, cognitive-behavioral interventions, spirituality, and mind/body science within an integrative and interpersonal treatment framework. She is a LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist committed to equity-based care.
Her assessments go beyond diagnosis — they provide a detailed, personalized picture of how your brain works, what gets in the way, and a practical, compassionate path forward.
Equity-Based Pricing Available
We believe neuropsychological assessment should be accessible. Dr. Howard offers equity-based pricing for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, first-generation, and low-income individuals. Please mention this when you reach out and we’ll discuss options that work for you.
Grayslate Assessment Tiers
Pricing
Choose the Right Level of Assessment
Tier 1
General Psychological Mental Health Assessment
Full intellectual evaluation, broad psychological symptom evaluation, diagnostic screening of ADHD, autism-spectrum, preliminary diagnostic considerations.
- Baseline measurement of mental health and functioning
- Approx. 3–5+ hours testing, 2–3+ week turnaround for report and feedback
Note: Tier 1 testing is insufficient for requests for academic accommodations and IEPs. Does not include in-depth assessment of learning disorders, academic achievement, specific cognitive domains, or personality.
Fee: $2,500–$3,500
Tier 2
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment
Comprehensive and detailed assessment of specific cognitive functions. Recommended for school and testing accommodations. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for more complicated clinical presentations.
- Full (IQ) intellectual evaluation and tests of academic achievement
- Evaluation of learning disorders and intellectual strengths/weaknesses
- Qualifies for school and testing accommodations if needed
- In-depth testing of specific cognitive domains: memory, executive functions, language, sensory/motor, visual-spatial, and computerized attention
- Assessment of emotional functioning, personality, and social communication
- Approx. 4–7+ hours face-to-face, 2–3+ week turnaround
Does not include: comprehensive battery of computerized testing, measurement of change in functioning, in-depth behavioral observation, detailed assessment of developmental delays, cognitive decline, or injury.
Fee: $4,500–$6,500
Tier 3
In-depth Neuropsychological Profiles
For school-age children and adolescents needing in-depth cognitive testing, detailed IEPs, and academic learning tools. Detailed measurements of change and in-depth personality and developmental history.
- In-depth cognitive testing (specific learning & processing differences)
- Specialized assessment of sensory sensitivity, psychomotor, ADLs, etc.
- In-depth behavioral observation, detailed assessment of attachment and developmental delays
- Analysis of neurological conditions (TBI, disease, age-related decline)
- Measurements of change (pre/post intervention, medical procedure, treatment progress)
- Approx. 6–10+ hours face-to-face, 3–4+ week turnaround
Fee: $6,000–$9,000
Recommended testing tiers and additional fees are assessed during initial consultation.
Some testing can be completed virtually, but some tests require in-person administration — details will be discussed with your assessor.
After the Assessment
What Happens After Testing?
Put simply, it’s up to you. The report you receive is more than a summary of data — it’s a tool for your future, to be used at your discretion. Many clients use it to qualify for services or accommodations. Others bring it to their therapists or healthcare providers to deepen treatment. Some simply keep it for themselves as a form of clarity and even closure.
You’ll come away with a better understanding of your strengths and challenges, along with clear recommendations for what to do next. This might include therapy, coaching, academic or workplace support, or additional medical follow-up.
Whatever your goals, this process is designed to move you toward them — with more concrete insights and less second-guessing.
Questions
Neuropsychological Testing FAQs
Do I need a referral?
No. Many clients come directly to us when they’re seeking answers or struggling with their lives.
Will I get a diagnosis?
You will receive evidence-backed diagnostic impressions, which may include primary and secondary diagnoses, and/or diagnostic rule outs. The result of a comprehensive evaluation may serve as the confirmation needed to qualify for job and academic accommodations, or support in medical and legal cases. It may also serve as diagnostic clarity and detailed clinical considerations to resolve long-standing questions about yourself and move your treatment progress forward.
Is this covered by insurance?
Grayslate is an out-of-network provider. We provide superbills and documentation to support insurance reimbursement.
Is this only for kids?
No. We work with clients across the lifespan — from early childhood through adulthood.
Will this affect my medical record?
We discuss your preferences for documentation. Ultimately, this is your health data, and your choice how to use it.
How do you choose which tests to use during a neuropsychological assessment?
We use only well-researched, evidence-based tools — tests that are both valid (they measure what they’re supposed to measure) and reliable (they give consistent results over time). Each assessment is carefully selected based on your specific concerns and background, and we ensure that any tools we use have been tested with populations similar to yours or your child’s. All testing is conducted using standardized procedures, so we can accurately compare results to those of similar individuals across age, gender, and cultural backgrounds. We also interpret findings with care, acknowledging where research or test limitations might apply, and always centering the unique context of the person being assessed.
Ready When You Are
When You’re Ready, We’re Here
You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out. If you’re wondering whether testing might help, or you just need a little more information, we’re here to talk it through. Let’s explore what’s possible, together.
Our Practice
Our Los Angeles Practice
Our assessments are available both in-person and remotely, serving clients across Los Angeles and throughout California. We understand that accessibility and comfort matter — and we’re here to meet you wherever you are.
To learn more, reach out to our front desk or book a free consultation with Dr. Howard. We’ll walk you through what to expect and answer any questions you have, no pressure.
Office Location3371 Glendale Blvd #214, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone(323) 487-9003
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You deserve answers — not just more questions
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Dr. Howard — in person in Atwater Village or online across California.