Neuropsychological & Psychological Testing
A Clearer Understanding of How Your Mind Works
If you’re here, you may be wondering why you or a loved one has such difficulty focusing, whether certain symptoms are related to anxiety or something else, why school or work feels harder than it should, what’s really going on, and what might help. Psychological, neuropsychological, and psychoeducational testing can provide answers to these questions.
At Beacon Hill Therapy, we provide thoughtful, high-quality neuropsychological testing in Boston designed to help you understand how you think, learn, and function, so you can move forward with confidence. Just as importantly, we make sure the entire process (and your results) are clear, understandable, and genuinely useful.
Testing Services
Focused
Diagnostic Evaluation
Our focused diagnostic evaluation is ideal for initial questions related to ADHD, anxiety, depression, or performance concerns. This evaluation provides a high-level clinical perspective without unnecessary excess.
Includes:
Extended clinical interview (90–120 minutes)
Targeted cognitive and symptom assessment
Review of relevant records
Diagnostic formulation
Tailored recommendations
Concise written summary
Private feedback session
Outcome:
A clear understanding of what is (and is not) present, along with precise next steps, explained in a way that is straightforward and easy to apply.
Timeline: 1–2 weeks
Psychoeducational
Testing
Our psychoeducational evaluations are designed for students and families seeking an understanding of learning style and academic performance.
Appropriate for concerns involving reading, writing, math, attention, or school-related stress, as well as for securing accommodations.
Includes:
Cognitive (IQ) testing
Academic achievement assessment
Parent and school collaboration (as appropriate)
Comprehensive written report
Private feedback session
Outcome:
A clear articulation of strengths and vulnerabilities, delivered in a way that is easy for both parents and students to understand, along with formal diagnoses (if applicable) and strategic recommendations for academic success, including IEP, 504, and standardized testing accommodations.
Timeline: 3-4 weeks
Comprehensive Neuropsychological Testing
Our neuropsychological testing service offers a nuanced, data-rich understanding of how your mind operates across domains.
Particularly valuable for individuals experiencing challenges in attention, executive functioning, memory, or emotional regulation.
Includes:
Cognitive (IQ) testing
Academic achievement assessment
In-depth assessment of attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning
Emotional and personality assessment
Parent and school collaboration (as appropriate)
Integrated clinical analysis
Comprehensive written report
Private feedback session
Outcome:
A precise cognitive profile and diagnostic clarity paired with a thoughtfully guided feedback process where results are explained in clear, everyday language. You will understand not just the findings, but how they translate into real-world strategies, treatment options, or accommodations.
Timeline: 4-5 weeks
Frequently asked questions
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Testing is a structured, collaborative process that helps us understand how your brain is working across areas like:
Attention and focus
Memory
Organization and decision-making
Learning and academic skills
Mood and emotional functioning
It typically involves a combination of:
Conversation (to understand your experience)
Questionnaires or rating scales
Structured tasks that look like puzzles, memory exercises, or problem-solving activities
There are no “pass” or “fail” results.
Instead, testing helps identify your strengths, your challenges, and how they fit together.
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People often come in looking for answers. What they leave with is something more meaningful:
A clear understanding of what’s been happening
A name for what they’ve been experiencing (when appropriate)
Insight into how their mind works, not just what’s “wrong”
Practical, tailored recommendations for what to do next
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We’ve designed our process to feel structured, supportive, and easy to follow, even if this is your first time considering testing.
Initial Consultation: We begin with a conversation to understand your concerns, goals, and history. From there, we recommend the most appropriate starting point—often a focused evaluation, rather than jumping straight into extensive testing.
Evaluation & Testing: Depending on your needs, this may involve a clinical interview, questionnaires, or cognitive or academic tasks. Some evaluations are completed in a single session; others take place over several hours. Throughout, the experience is calm, collaborative, and thoughtfully paced.
Analysis & Report: We carefully integrate all of the information gathered into a comprehensive understanding of your profile. This becomes a written report that documents findings and recommendations.
Feedback & Next Steps: This is where everything comes together. We meet with you to explain your results in a way that is clear, grounded, and easy to understand, answering your questions and helping you think through next steps. Many people describe this as the most valuable part of the process.
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If you’re considering psychological, neuropsychological, or psychoeducational testing, we invite you to start with a consultation. We’ll walk you through the process, answer your questions, and help you take the next step with clarity.
Contact us to schedule an evaluation.
Why choose Beacon Hill Therapy?
At Beacon Hill Therapy, testing is not just about collecting data; it’s about making that data meaningful, understandable, and useful in your real life.
We tailor every evaluation to the individual
We prioritize clarity at every step
We take time to explain results in a way that truly makes sense
We focus on practical, actionable recommendations
We take particular care in how we share results. You won’t receive a dense, confusing report and be left to interpret it on your own. Instead, we walk you through everything in a clear, thoughtful way, translating complex findings into language that feels intuitive and usable.
Ours is a highly personalized, private-pay experience designed for individuals and families who value depth, discretion, and thoughtful care.
Our Testing Team
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Dr. Devlin Jackson
Devlin A. Jackson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who supervises all psychological and neuropsychological evaluation services at Beacon Hill Therapy.
Dr. Jackson earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and completed advanced clinical training in evidence-based assessment and treatment. She further specialized in neuropsychology through a Harvard Medical School fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she received intensive training in the evaluation of cognitive functioning, attention, and emotional processes.
In her work, Dr. Jackson integrates clinical depth with a highly personalized approach to assessment. She is particularly known for her ability to translate complex findings into language that is clear, intuitive, and directly applicable to patients’ lives. Dr. Jackson’s evaluations are both comprehensive and practical, helping individuals gain meaningful insight into how they think, feel, and function, while providing a clear path forward for treatment, performance, and well-being.
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Dr. Simon Choi
Simon Choi, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist at Beacon Hill Therapy, where he provides comprehensive testing and evaluation services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Choi earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University, an APA-accredited program, and a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology and an APA-accredited clinical internship at Mount Sinai, where he received advanced training in the assessment of cognitive, emotional, and learning differences across the lifespan.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Choi serves as an adjunct faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he supervises doctoral students in clinical psychology.
Dr. Choi is known for his warm, thoughtful, precise approach to assessment and his commitment to ensuring that each evaluation is not only clinically rigorous, but also clear, accessible, and meaningful for the individuals and families he serves.