DR. LISA A. KOREY
Lisa A. Korey, Psy.D., C.C.H.
Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist
“The most important relationship we can all have is the one you have with yourself, the most important journey you can take is one of self-discovery.
Knowing yourself is the beginning of all Wisdom.”
As part of my services, I provide a highly personalized experience and remain available by email to answer questions before, during, and after evaluations.
I am especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals, with a particular focus on autism and ADHD. My work with autism began during graduate school in the early 2000s and has continued throughout my career. At the Georgia Institute of Technology, I specialized in psychological assessment and counseling for students with ADHD, autism, learning differences, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. In addition to direct clinical work, I supervised doctoral and postdoctoral trainees and collaborated closely with Disability Services to help guide academic accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Over time, I developed a particular focus on autism and ADHD in adults and in populations that have historically been overlooked or underidentified, including women and girls, gender-diverse and racially diverse individuals, high-masking clients, and individuals with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile. Many of these individuals may present differently from more traditional diagnostic descriptions or may have learned to mask, compensate, or adapt in ways that make recognition more difficult.
There continues to be a shortage of clinicians experienced in recognizing these more nuanced presentations. I am committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming evaluations that consider both strengths and challenges and place each person's experiences within the context of their life as a whole.
While these are areas of particular focus, I also provide evaluations for cisgender men, children, and adolescents, as well as assessments for learning disabilities, mood concerns, anxiety, and other psychological needs.
Personalized and Ongoing Support
I want the evaluation process to feel collaborative and supportive, rather than like a one-time appointment where you receive a diagnosis and are left to figure out what comes next.
I remain available to answer questions before, during, and after your evaluation. If questions arise after you have had time to process your results, you are welcome to reach out for clarification. I also regularly share resources, referrals, and recommendations that may be helpful based on your individual needs.
My goal is for you to leave the evaluation with more than a diagnosis. I want you to have a clearer understanding of yourself, practical next steps, and a sense of where to turn for support moving forward.
Assessment Options
I provide neurodiversity-affirming evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and combined ADHD + Autism in adults.
A neurodiversity-affirming approach recognizes ADHD and autism as differences in how a person processes, experiences, and interacts with the world rather than simply as problems to be “fixed.” The evaluation considers not only symptoms, but also your lived experience, developmental history, strengths, challenges, masking or compensatory strategies, and how these patterns affect everyday life.
My goal is to provide a thoughtful and collaborative evaluation that helps you better understand yourself, identify areas where support may be helpful, and leave with practical recommendations and clear next steps.
Evaluations are available as either a Focused Diagnostic Evaluation or a Comprehensive Evaluation, depending on your goals and the level of documentation you need.
Option 1: Focused Diagnostic Evaluation
Autism — $850
ADHD — $850
Combined Autism + ADHD — $1,050
A focused diagnostic evaluation is designed for adults seeking diagnostic clarification, greater self-understanding, and treatment recommendations without the need for a comprehensive psychological report.
The evaluation includes:
Completion and review of intake information and targeted questionnaires before your appointment
A clinical diagnostic interview and review of relevant developmental, social, educational, occupational, and mental health history
The option to include brief collateral information from a partner, family member, or other person who knows you well
Computerized attention testing for ADHD evaluations
Consideration of co-occurring concerns such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma-related symptoms, mood concerns, and other psychiatric factors when relevant
Approximately two hours of clinical assessment time, including discussion of findings, diagnostic impressions, and individualized recommendations
A brief written diagnostic summary documenting the findings, diagnosis when appropriate, and primary recommendations
The written diagnostic summary is included in the evaluation fee. It may be shared with a therapist, psychiatrist, primary care physician, or other treating provider to communicate the results and assist with treatment planning.
If diagnostic criteria are met, a formal diagnosis is provided.
Best for: Adults seeking diagnostic clarification, self-understanding, and guidance regarding treatment or support needs who do not require extensive documentation for formal accommodations.
Important: A focused diagnostic evaluation and brief written summary are not sufficient to establish or document eligibility for school, workplace, standardized testing, disability, or legal accommodations. These requests generally require a comprehensive psychological evaluation.
Option 2: Comprehensive Evaluations
Autism — $2,900
ADHD — $2,900
Combined Autism + ADHD — $3,900
A comprehensive evaluation provides a more extensive assessment of symptoms, functioning, strengths, and areas of difficulty and includes a detailed psychological report.
Comprehensive evaluations include the core components of the focused evaluation, along with:
More extensive psychological and diagnostic assessment
Additional evaluation of ADHD, autism, executive functioning, adaptive functioning, and/or co-occurring psychiatric concerns as clinically appropriate
A more detailed developmental, social, academic, occupational, and psychiatric history
Additional appointments for interviewing and assessment
Collateral information from parents, partners, family members, or other important informants when appropriate
A separate feedback session to review findings, diagnoses, and recommendations
A comprehensive written psychological report detailing background history, assessment findings, diagnostic impressions, strengths, areas of difficulty, and individualized recommendations
Best for: Adults who need more extensive diagnostic clarification or formal documentation for school, workplace accommodations, standardized testing, disability applications, or other settings requiring a detailed psychological evaluation.
Which Evaluation Is Right for Me?
Choose a Focused Diagnostic Evaluation if your primary goal is to understand whether ADHD and/or autism may explain your experiences and you would like a diagnosis, recommendations, and a brief written summary.
Choose a Comprehensive Evaluation if you need extensive testing, a detailed psychological report, or documentation for accommodations, disability, standardized testing, or other formal purposes.
If you are unsure which option is the best fit, I am happy to discuss your goals and help guide you toward the most appropriate evaluation.
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