Psychological Assessment Services for Solana Beach Families and Professionals
Living in Solana Beach offers a calm, coastal lifestyle — but that doesn’t mean life is always smooth beneath the surface. If you or a family member are struggling with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive challenges, a psychological assessment may be the key to better understanding and effective support. At Restore Psychology, we offer thoughtful, professional evaluations for clients in Solana Beach and the surrounding areas.
Whether you’re navigating questions about attention, school performance, mood, or relationships, we’re here to help you explore what’s going on and what to do next.
How a Psychological Evaluation Can Help
A psychological evaluation is a comprehensive tool for making sense of patterns that feel confusing or frustrating. It can reveal how someone processes information, manages emotions, regulates attention, and responds to stress. Evaluations are especially useful when concerns have gone unaddressed or feel difficult to pinpoint.
Our assessments combine standardized testing, clinical interviews, and careful analysis — all delivered with warmth and clarity. The end goal is not just a label, but greater insight and next steps you can use.
What We Offer to Solana Beach Clients
Each assessment is customized, but common areas we evaluate include:
Challenges related to focus, organization, and executive functioning (including ADHD)
Learning difficulties impacting reading, writing, math, or processing
Anxiety, depression, or other emotional and behavioral concerns
Unclear or overlapping symptoms that make diagnosis more complex
Requests for a values-conscious or faith-based approach when appropriate
You’ll receive a clear explanation of the findings, including practical recommendations to guide treatment, academic planning, or lifestyle changes.
Who Might Benefit from an Evaluation
Clients from Solana Beach and nearby coastal towns reach out for many reasons. These may include:
A child who’s bright but struggling to stay focused or organized
A teenager dealing with mood swings, isolation, or stress
A college student feeling stuck or unsure if something deeper is going on
An adult noticing attention gaps, burnout, or memory changes
Parents trying to advocate for their child at school but lacking answers
We start with a free 15-minute phone consultation to hear your concerns and make sure we’re a good fit for your needs.
Why Solana Beach Residents Choose Restore Psychology
While our physical office is located in San Diego, we’re proud to work with clients from Solana Beach who are seeking:
Compassionate clinicians who explain things in plain language
Thorough, evidence-based testing from experienced professionals
Personalized reports that are easy to understand and apply
Post-assessment support, including referrals and planning help
The option to include your values or spirituality in the process if desired
Our clients often share that the process felt less clinical and more like a conversation with someone who genuinely cared — that’s exactly how we want it to feel.
Why Restore Psychology?
Our Process, Step by Step
We structure our assessments to feel manageable and transparent:
Free Intro Call – A no-cost, 15-minute consultation to ask questions and determine fit
Testing Sessions – Scheduled based on your comfort and needs
Review and Scoring – A detailed interpretation of test results and patterns
Feedback Session – A one-on-one conversation to explain everything clearly
Final Report – A written summary with recommendations you can actually use
We also help with post-assessment decisions, including therapist referrals, school coordination, and medication consultation support (we don’t prescribe medication but often refer clients to trusted providers).
Payment Info and Insurance Notes
We work directly with Aetna, United Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross for psychological evaluations and ADHD testing. However, many of our Solana Beach clients successfully use out-of-network benefits with other insurances to receive partial reimbursement. We’ll provide a detailed superbill and can walk you through the process.
We’re also happy to discuss payment flexibility if needed.
About Solana Beach
Solana Beach is known for its vibrant arts district, coastal serenity, and strong sense of community. From Fletcher Cove to the Cedros Design District, it’s a town that blends creativity with calm. We’re proud to serve individuals and families from Solana Beach who want care that reflects their values and pace of life.
Let's Talk
If you're considering a psychological evaluation — for yourself, your child, or a loved one — we invite you to connect with us. The process starts with a brief, no-pressure conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
Restore Psychology supports clients from Solana Beach as well as Encinitas, Del Mar, and Cardiff.
FAQs
Is psychological testing just for kids?
Not at all. We work with people of all ages, including adults who are exploring patterns in attention, emotion, or learning for the first time.
How long will the process take?
On average, the process takes 2–4 weeks from the initial consultation to the feedback session. Some timelines vary depending on complexity.
Can I include my faith background?
Yes. If your faith or values are an important part of your life, we can honor that within the assessment process.
Do you diagnose conditions like ADHD or anxiety?
Yes — if the evaluation supports it. We explain any diagnosis clearly and focus on what it means for your next steps.
What if I’m not sure an assessment is necessary?
That’s exactly what the free consultation is for. We’ll help you determine if an evaluation is the right move or if another step might be better first.