Psychological Evaluation Services in Miami
Evaluation Services
Evidence-Based Evaluations for Children & Adults in Miami
Evaluations are conducted to provide diagnostic clarity and guide treatment, intervention, and accommodations. Our team provides comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults throughout Miami and surrounding communities.
We are committed to helping individuals and families better understand their strengths, challenges, and support needs through evidence-based assessment and individualized recommendations.
Who We Serve
Our evaluation services are available for:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
College Students
Graduate & Professional School Applicants
Families Seeking Diagnostic Clarity
Evaluations Offered
Offering Autism, ADHD, Psychoeducational and Psychological Evaluations for Children & Adults in Miami
ADHD EVALUATIONS
An ADHD evaluation is recommended when a patient exhibits persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning across multiple settings, such as school, home, work or in social settings.
AUTISM EVALUATIONS
An autism evaluation is recommended when a patient demonstrates ongoing difficulties with social communication and interaction, along with restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.
COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS
A Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation (CDE) is conducted to assess a patient’s overall functioning and to develop an individualized treatment plan. These evaluations often support recommendations for appropriate interventions, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
GIFTED EVALUATIONS
Gifted evaluations are recommended when a child demonstrates advanced learning abilities. These assessments help determine whether the child would benefit from a more challenging academic program, such as placement in a gifted program.
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY EVALUATIONS
An intellectual disability evaluation is recommended when there are concerns about a patient’s cognitive functioning and adaptive skills. These evaluations identify the level of support needed to promote success at home, school, work, and in the community.
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
A psychological evaluation is recommended when a patient presents with emotional, behavioral, or other psychological concerns that may affect daily functioning. These may include symptoms related to anxiety, depression, mood instability, behavioral outbursts, defiance, substance use, eating-related difficulties, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, trauma-related distress, impulse control challenges, hallucinations, delusions, and/or sleep disturbances.
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL EVALUATIONS
A psychoeducational evaluation is recommended when a patient is experiencing ongoing academic challenges or difficulties with learning. These evaluations can identify Reading Disorder (Dyslexia), Math Disorder (Dyscalculia), and Written Expression Disorder (Dysgraphia) to guide interventions, accommodations, and educational planning.
PTSD EVALUATIONS
A PTSD evaluation is recommended when a patient has experienced a traumatic event and is exhibiting symptoms such as intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance behaviors, hyperarousal, or significant distress that interferes with daily functioning.
LSAT, GRE, MCAT & SAT TESTING ACCOMIDATIONS EVALUATION
LSAT, GRE, MCAT & SAT Testing Accommodations Evaluation is recommended when a student experiences difficulties with standardized tests due to underlying conditions such as anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, ADHD, or learning disorders. These evaluations help identify barriers to performance and determine whether you may qualify for official testing accommodations
Why Choose Lavado Psychological Services?
- Comprehensive Evaluations
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Personalized Recommendations
- Diagnostic Clarity
- Child, Adolescent & Adult Evaluations
- Serving Miami and Surrounding Communities
OFFICE LOCATION
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In-office or telehealth appointments available
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- Memorial Healthcare
- Optum
- Optum VA
- Tricare
- UMR
- United Healthcare
CONTACT
Phone : (305) 587-7737
Fax : (305) 517-5377
Email : [email protected]
© Dr. Megan Lavado 2026. All Rights Reserved.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Evernorth
- Florida Blue
- Humana
- Memorial Healthcare
- Optum
- Optum VA
- Tricare
- UMR
- United Healthcare
OFFICE LOCATION
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
In-office or telehealth appointments available
CONTACT
Phone : (305) 587-7737
Fax : (305) 517-5377
Email : [email protected]
© Dr. Megan Lavado 2026. All Rights Reserved.
EVALUATIONS OFFERED
Evidence-Based Evaluations for Children & Adults in Miami
ADHD EVALUATIONS
An ADHD evaluation may be helpful when symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity affect daily functioning at school, work, home, or in social settings.
AUTISM EVALUATIONS
Recommended when a patient demonstrates ongoing difficulties with social communication and interaction, along with restricted or repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.