Our Mission

In Psych We Trust is driven by a mission to provide exceptional neuropsychological examinations, offering a bridge between medical expertise and individual well-being. Our commitment is to conduct thorough evaluations that serve as trusted resources for treatment planning, disability benefit decisions, and legal proceedings, all while upholding the principles of integrity and impartiality.

about us

In Psych We Trust operates as a collective neuropsychology practice, delivering extensive psychological and neuropsychological services to adults and children across various states. Our neuropsychological and psychological assessments furnish objective and empirical insights into an individual's cognitive and psychological well-being. When integrated with personal history, existing records, and clinical observations, neuropsychological testing yields valid and objective information about specific areas of difficulty, offering a unique perspective not easily obtained through other diagnostic methods. 

Our Services

  • Attention-Deficit Disorder/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is characterized by symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that are inappropriate for the individual’s age and cause distress.

    While individuals with ADD/ADHD may experience symptom improvement during adolescence as hyperactivity levels decrease, symptoms of inattention and impulsivity often persist into adulthood, affecting work and social relationships. Adults with ADD/ADHD may struggle with distractibility, maintaining schedules, meeting deadlines, and interrupting conversations or activities.

    A Neuropsychological evaluation not only helps diagnose ADD/ADHD but also provides valuable insights into personal strengths and weaknesses related to attention and learning. Understanding these strengths enables the development of effective strategies to mitigate the impact of weaknesses on daily life, such as learning to use a calendar system efficiently.

  • Car accidents often lead to concussions and more severe brain injuries. Additionally, individuals involved in such accidents frequently endure pain and encounter significant psychological challenges. Common issues include depression, anxiety, PTSD, nightmares, sleep disturbances, and a fear of driving.

    New York operates as a No Fault state, meaning that if you or your passengers sustain injuries in a car accident, your driver's insurance policy covers medical bills. If another vehicle is involved, medical care is covered by the other driver's policy.

    If you've suffered injuries in a car accident, experiencing memory or cognitive difficulties, or facing psychological problems, the services offered by In Psych We Trust may be beneficial.

  • Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) constitutes a treatment modality designed to enhance cognitive skills, including attention, memory, and problem-solving, in individuals facing cognitive impairments resulting from various factors such as brain injuries, neurological conditions, or mental health disorders.

    The specific goals of CRT are tailored to address individual cognitive deficits and treatment requirements. Key objectives typically encompass:

    1. Refining attention and concentration.
    2. Amplifying memory and learning capabilities.
    3. Heightening problem-solving proficiency.
    4. Elevating communication and social skills.
    5. Improving the ability to plan and organize tasks.

    Typically facilitated by a trained therapist or rehabilitation specialist, CRT is commonly integrated with other treatment modalities such as medication or psychotherapy to optimize overall outcomes.

  • Concussions, categorized as mild traumatic brain injuries, represent the most prevalent and relatively less severe form of brain injury. It's important to dispel the misconception that concussions only occur when there's a loss of consciousness.

    A concussion can occur when the head experiences a forceful impact or undergoes rapid shaking. The brain, consisting of soft, gelatinous tissue, may "slosh" back and forth within the skull, making contact with its interior walls. This movement has the potential to cause damage to the brain's tissue, leading to disruptions in normal cognitive function.

    Assessment: Throughout a neuropsychological evaluation, you will undergo inquiries about your medical and developmental history. Your current medications will be documented, and discussions will cover how the injury and associated symptoms impact your daily life. Subsequently, you will undergo a series of pencil-and-paper and computerized tests assessing memory, attention, decision-making, reasoning abilities, and other cognitive skills. Questionnaires evaluating your mood and personality will also be part of the process. The collected data is then analyzed by comparing your performance with that of your peers, aiding the neuropsychologist in identifying ongoing cognitive difficulties. The comprehensive evaluation results are valuable for documenting improvement over time.


    Recommendations: Guided by the evaluation outcomes, the neuropsychologist can offer recommendations, encompassing compensatory strategies and suggestions for further treatment consultations and interventions. Additionally, you will receive psychoeducation about common concussive symptoms and insights into the nature of recovery from these symptoms.

  • A neuropsychological Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) is commonly requested by an insurance company, employer, or legal representative to obtain an impartial assessment of an individual's cognitive and behavioral functioning. The conducting neuropsychologist is regarded as an "independent" evaluator, having no affiliations with the evaluated individual or any other involved parties.

    During a neuropsychological IME, the evaluator typically examines the individual's medical history, administers various tests and assessments to evaluate cognitive and behavioral functioning, and produces a written report outlining their findings and recommendations.

    The outcomes of a neuropsychological IME can guide treatment decisions, ascertain eligibility for disability benefits, or offer insights for legal proceedings.

    At In Psych We Trust, our neuropsychologists perform IMEs at the behest of insurance carriers, law firms, and employers. For details on the IME fee schedule, please feel free to request it.

  • Law enforcement and civil service agencies routinely engage mental health professionals to perform comprehensive psychological evaluations as a prerequisite for employment. These evaluations involve a clinical interview and the completion of written personality and mental health measures. Approximately fifteen to twenty percent of applicants for law enforcement positions fail this screening, leading to disqualification from employment. Many disqualified applicants are unaware of the reasons behind their disqualification, and the majority do not have mental health disorders.

    Individuals who fail their psychological screening have the option to appeal this decision by undergoing an independent evaluation conducted by a private psychologist. The clinicians at In Psych We Trust possess extensive experience in conducting law enforcement re-evaluations, offering valuable insights into the requirements and intricacies of this evaluation process. This experience is particularly essential for successful appeals, especially considering that police agencies have increasingly become reluctant to release the results of initial evaluations.

    A common question posed by applicants seeking a re-evaluation for a law enforcement application is about the likelihood of a successful appeal. Determining the chances of success is highly specific to each individual's circumstances. The clinicians at In Psych We Trust specialize in assessing an applicant's likelihood of a successful appeal and only recommend a re-evaluation if they believe there is a reasonable chance of success.

    Applicants can enhance their chances by being open and honest during the evaluation process. In Psych We Trust clinicians offer a brief, no-cost interview to evaluate an applicant's chances of a successful appeal before making a recommendation.

    For a complimentary consultation, please call (631) 454-5247.

  • (law enforcement, civil service/military, licensing boards)

    Employers and licensing boards may require that individuals undergo a psychological evaluation to determine a person’s fitness for continued employment or licensing. At times, this may be in response to concerns that the employer may have regarding an employee’s behavior or in response to legal troubles that an employee may have encountered. Fitness for duty evaluations need to be conducted with expertise. Individuals in need of fitness for duty evaluations are at risk for losing more than just their current employment. Licensing boards can suspend or revoke an individual’s license preventing them from engaging in future employment in their chosen field. The clinicians at North Shore psychology have helped individuals such as firefighters, teachers, nurses, lawyers and doctors successfully respond to fitness for duty concerns.

  • Testing Accommodations for MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and More

    Students who secure approval for testing accommodations prior to their transition to post-secondary education may find these accommodations valuable in their collegiate and graduate-level pursuits. Those with prior accommodations approval are often encouraged to seek similar support for standardized tests related to professional certification and post-secondary school admission.

    Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for individuals with disabilities or health-related needs to access testing accommodations, the approval process at both institutional and standardized testing levels can be intricate, lengthy, and require specific documentation.

    LSAT

    General Information:

    http://www.lsac.org/jd/lsat/accommodated-testing/

    Accommodations Request Packet:

    http://www.lsac.org/docs/default-source/jd-docs/accommodationsformgeninfo.pdf

    Guidelines for Documentation of Cognitive Impairments:

    Guidelines for Documentation of Cognitive Impairments:

FAQs

  • Confidentiality Statement

    It is crucial for you to comprehend that, in situations where there may be potential harm to yourself or others, or if legal requirements dictate, we have a duty of care to disclose information revealed during sessions. Additionally, if your treatment records are subpoenaed by a court, those records must be provided.

    Your psychologist is bound by a code of confidentiality when managing client records and disclosing certain information discussed during sessions. Your psychologist may disclose confidential information obtained in the course of providing psychological services only under one or more of the following circumstances:

    (a) With your consent or the consent of a person with legal authority to act on your behalf;

    (b) When there is a legal obligation to do so (e.g., court order/subpoena);

    (c) If there is an immediate and specified risk of harm to any person (client or others) that can be averted only by disclosing information; or

    (d) When consulting colleagues, or in the course of supervision or professional training, provided that your psychologist:

    Conceals your identity and any associated parties involved; Obtains your consent and gives prior notice to the recipients of the information that they are required to preserve your privacy; Obtains an undertaking from the recipients of the information that they will preserve your privacy.

    It is important to note that if your attendance at In Psych We Trust is for the purposes of court reports, work-related treatment of injuries, etc., there are limits to what information is confidential. For specific clarification of the limits to confidentiality in these areas, please consult your treating psychologist.

    Privacy Policy

    At In Psych We Trust, we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we gather and manage personal information, along with the measures we implement to secure it.

    Collection of Information and Its Purpose

    In the provision of services, we collect personal information through various channels. This includes instances when you:

    Request to be added to our mailing lists:
    Apply for a position at our firm
    Inquire about our services
    Visit our website
    Provide goods or services to us
    Information Provided by You

    You primarily furnish us with personal information directly and for specific purposes. For instance:

    When you request inclusion in a mailing list or make an inquiry about our services, we collect your contact details to provide the necessary information or advice.

    Job applicants may provide information about their qualifications, and we might request certain tests as part of the recruitment process.

    Clients of the firm furnish personal and financial details for billing purposes related to our services.

    By submitting your personal information to us or utilizing our website, you are expressing your agreement with our existing policy.

  • Charges are applicable based on the assessment's extent, the number of face-to-face sessions, and the length and scope of the final report. Typically, a Psychologist conducts a series of neuropsychological and personality tests, along with a clinical interview, during a meeting with the client.

    A Clinical report furnishes you or your legal representative with an expert evaluation of current functioning, the psychological impact of injury, the injury's severity, and, if applicable, a prognosis for future treatment and functioning.

    Additional fees may be incurred for urgently needed reports.

  • At present, In Psych We Trust are actively involved in, No Fault insurance, Lien processes and private pay. Moreover, if your insurance plan accommodates out-of-network services, many individuals opt to personally cover the evaluation costs and subsequently submit the necessary paperwork to their insurance company for reimbursement. With many years of experience, our billing staff is proficient in providing patients with the required documentation to facilitate reimbursement.

  • Neuropsychological assessments are frequently eligible for coverage, especially in cases with a medical or neurological history like brain injury, seizures, or loss of consciousness. Additionally, insurance companies often provide coverage for evaluations aimed at assisting physicians in comprehending cognitive changes, such as declines in memory, attention, or problem-solving skills. Before commencing services, our office manager will reach out to your insurance company to furnish you with details about the coverage offered by your plan.

  • The neuropsychological examination serves as a diagnostic tool for identifying neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and acquired disorders affecting brain function. It is commonly incorporated into a comprehensive neurodiagnostic assessment, which may involve other neurometric techniques like CT, MRI, EEG, and SPECT. The primary objective of the neuropsychological examination is to evaluate the clinical interconnection between the brain or central nervous system and behavioral dysfunction. It is essential to emphasize that this examination is a neurodiagnostic, consultative service and not a mental health or psychological evaluation or psychiatric treatment service.

    Neuropsychological examinations become clinically necessary when patients manifest signs and symptoms indicative of intellectual compromise, cognitive, and/or neurobehavioral dysfunction. These symptoms may encompass, but are not limited to, memory deficits, language disorders, difficulties in organization and planning, cognitive challenges, and perceptual abnormalities. Various underlying causes include head trauma, stroke, tumors, infectious diseases, toxic exposure, metabolic abnormalities, autoimmune diseases, genetic defects, learning disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.

    The examination involves a thorough history-taking, including the review of medical records, and the administration of an extensive battery of tests that can span several hours, demanding intensive data analysis. Collaboration with other medical professionals, such as neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists, is common. Notably, neuropsychological tests often exhibit sensitivity to abnormalities even in the absence of positive findings on CT and MR scans.

  • A neuropsychological assessment is a thorough examination of an individual's cognitive and behavioral performance. It is commonly employed to recognize and diagnose neurological or developmental conditions that could impact brain function, including but not limited to traumatic brain injury, stroke, ADHD, learning disorders, or dementia.

    Undergoing a neuropsychological evaluation offers several advantages such as:

    Accurate diagnosis: A neuropsychological evaluation is adept at providing a more precise diagnosis of neurological conditions or disorders compared to other types of tests or assessments.

    Personalized treatment plan: The results derived from a neuropsychological evaluation can be utilized to formulate a customized treatment plan tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of the individual.

    Improved quality of life: By identifying and tackling cognitive or behavioral issues, a neuropsychological evaluation contributes to enhancing an individual's overall quality of life.

    Early intervention: The early detection and treatment of neurological conditions or disorders through a neuropsychological evaluation can play a pivotal role in preventing further decline or deterioration of brain function.

    Improved functioning: Addressing identified cognitive or behavioral issues through a neuropsychological evaluation may empower individuals to enhance their ability to function effectively in their daily lives.

    Legal and insurance purposes: In certain instances, a neuropsychological evaluation may be necessary for legal or insurance purposes, particularly in cases involving head injury or disability.

  • A standard neuropsychological assessment covers evaluation of the following areas:

    General intelligence
    Achievement skills (e.g., reading, math)
    Higher-level executive skills (e.g., organization, planning, reasoning, inhibition, problem-solving)
    Attention and concentration
    Learning and memory
    Language
    Visual-spatial skills (e.g., perception)
    Motor and sensory skills
    Mood and personality
    Behavioral functioning and social skills

    The extent of measurement in each area may vary based on individual needs.

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68 South Service Rd, Ste 100
Melville, NY 11747 (Main office)

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interested in becoming a psychometrist?

Many psychometrists, particularly those who are certified, are employed in the field of neuropsychology where they assess the brain-behavior relationship in patients exhibiting suspected cognitive conditions, including memory loss, neurological disorders, psychiatric conditions, and more. Psychometrists work with individuals of all ages, with some specializing in specific age groups such as pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Each psychometrist is expected to possess extensive knowledge and expertise in a diverse range of assessment tools. Proficiency in the administration and scoring of these measures is a key requirement. It is important to note that psychometrists typically do not interpret the data, as this falls under the responsibility of licensed psychologists.

The face-to-face test administration duration varies significantly based on factors such as the patient population, referral question, and patient limitations. Evaluations may range from approximately 1-2 hours to full-day assessments. Accuracy in test administration and scoring is crucial, and psychometrists must be adept at working with potentially cognitively impaired populations.

Joining one of our training programs offers you the chance to improve and polish your skills, gaining the expertise, experience, and continuous education needed to adeptly administer and score psychometric measures. This establishes the benchmark that clinicians depend on.