Business Details
9 Years
experience
Expert Psychological Services in Apex, NC
Established in 2017, NC Center for Counseling and Psychological Services is a team of licensed clinicians dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological evaluations and mental health services across North Carolina. Our practice combines decades of collective experience with a personalized approach to address diverse client needs. We specialize in assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive impairments, emotional challenges, and substance use concerns. Our clinicians maintain active licensure and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure evidence-based practices.We serve individuals aged 4 and older through multiple office locations, offering both in-person and remote consultation options. Our team includes experts in ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma recovery, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. We prioritize accessibility through flexible scheduling, reduced-fee services, and partnerships with insurance providers. Our administrative staff provides dedicated support for Social Security Disability referrals and documentation coordination.
Services
Psychological Evaluations
ADHD Assessments
Autism Screening
Cognitive Testing
Substance Abuse Assessments
Therapy Sessions
IQ Testing
Achievement Testing
Memory Evaluations
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined clinical experience in psychological assessments
- Our team includes specialists in autism and ADHD evaluations
- We provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and gender-affirming medical referrals
- Multiple office locations serving communities statewide
- We maintain partnerships with major insurance providers
Services
Psychological Evaluations
Our comprehensive psychological evaluations include diagnostic interviews, cognitive testing, and personality assessments to identify emotional and behavioral conditions. We use standardized tools to evaluate depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Services are available for clients aged 4 and older across multiple North Carolina locations.
ADHD Assessments
Specialized ADHD evaluations incorporate cognitive testing, symptom checklists, and developmental history reviews to diagnose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Our clinicians provide detailed reports with treatment recommendations and school accommodation suggestions. Testing is available for children, adolescents, and adults.
Autism Screening
Our autism evaluations use gold-standard assessment tools combined with clinical observation to determine autism spectrum disorder diagnoses. The process includes developmental history reviews and behavioral assessments. We serve both children and adults seeking diagnostic clarification and support planning.
Cognitive Testing
We administer standardized cognitive evaluations to measure intellectual abilities and identify learning differences. Testing includes IQ assessments and achievement testing for academic skill levels. Results help develop educational plans and identify giftedness or cognitive impairments.
Substance Abuse Assessments
Our substance use evaluations combine clinical interviews with standardized testing to assess chemical dependency issues. We provide comprehensive reports detailing addiction severity and recommending appropriate treatment levels. Services include co-occurring mental health disorder screening.
People
Elizabeth Shaw
Co-Founder/Co-Director
Licensed psychologist with 35 years of experience in adult and child psychotherapy. Specializes in anxiety, depression, and mindful eating. Provides parenting classes and end-of-life family consultations.
Heather Currin
Co-Founder/Co-Director
Licensed Psychological Associate with 10+ years of experience in substance abuse and mental health evaluations. Conducts psychoeducational presentations on addiction prevention and recovery.
Jana Wilson
Co-Founder/Co-Director
Licensed Psychological Associate specializing in neurocognitive disorder evaluations from traumatic brain injuries. Expert in ADHD and autism spectrum disorder diagnostics for all age groups.
Ashley Phelps
Licensed Psychological Associate
Provides gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ support services. Specializes in psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults with severe mental illness diagnoses.
Hillary Tunstall
Licensed Psychological Associate
ABA therapy specialist with 10 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum. Focuses on assessment-driven treatment planning for developmental disorders.
Questions
What types of psychological evaluations do you offer?
We provide full psychoeducational evaluations, cognitive testing, autism/ADHD assessments, substance abuse evaluations, and memory screenings for ages 4+.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Care, Classic Blue, Blue Options), Aetna, and offer reduced fee services on a limited basis.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Request testing appointments online through our website or call our main referral line at 919-964-3620 for evaluation scheduling.
Are telehealth services available?
While most evaluations require in-person attendance, we offer remote consultations for treatment planning and follow-up discussions.
Do you provide school accommodation recommendations?
Our psychoeducational evaluations include detailed recommendations for academic accommodations based on cognitive and achievement testing results.
What locations serve Western North Carolina?
Our Asheville and Cornelius offices provide services for Western North Carolina residents with licensed clinicians specializing in various assessment types.
