Our Services
All psychological evaluations adhere to established professional and ethical guidelines. Objectivity and adherence to best clinical practices are central to every assessment. Each evaluation is unique and tailored to the client's specific needs and circumstances, with procedures selected to best address the referral questions. Dr. Brauman also takes great care to provide a safe and respectful setting for all clients.
Fees
Please contact our office for a discussion of specific fee schedules and payment options. Dr. Brauman does not accept insurance.
Forensic evaluations are not typically covered by commerical insurance carriers as they are considered a legal service rather than a health necessity. For most evaluations, the typical hourly rate is $250/hour. Evaluations are customized to the referral question and specific case information. You are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate before entering into a contract for service.
Pre-surgical evaluations are typically invoiced for a flat fee of $350. Dr. Brauman offers discounted rates for financial hardship. While she does not contract with any health insurance companies, you may request a Superbill to submit a claim for reimbursement.
Additional fees apply for interpretation services, rushed evaluations, and evening/weekend hours. A limited number of discounted fee evaluations are offered on a case-by-case basis each year to improve access to care for those with financial hardships.
Financing is available through CareCredit (*Subject to approval. Apply Below.).
Dr. Brauman is a licensed psychologist providing the following services to adult clients (18+ yrs):
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Comprehensive evaluations include clinical interviews and psychological testing appropriate to the referral question.
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Used in conjunction with clinical interviewing to assist in answering diagnostic, therapeutic, and/or psycholegal questions.
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Dr. Brauman works with your treatment providers to clarify diagnoses, identify areas of focus for therapeutic goals, and/or to assist with psychotropic medication management.
Dr. Brauman also offers professional consultation to other clinical providers.
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Dr. Brauman offers compassionate psychological evaluations and pre-op letters of support to adults seeking gender affirming procedures. She has completed advanced training to become a WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Member. Her evaluations are consistent with the requirements established by WPATH SOC8.
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Dr. Brauman has advanced expertise in conducting psychological evaluations to assist with a variety of immigration-related concerns, including Asylum, Extreme Hardship, Cancelation of Removal, Humanitarian Parole, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, and habeas petitions. She also provides advanced forensic evaluations pertaining to Competency to participate in legal proceedings. All evaluations result in comprehensive written reports/affidavits of her findings. Dr. Brauman often provides expert witness testimony to present her findings to the Court in oral format.
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Dr. Brauman is highly experienced in conducting psychological evaluations for use in criminal cases. She has served as an expert witness in multiple Federal Court jurisdictions and has testified on matters related to competency, criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, and sentencing recommendations.
MISSION STATEMENT & VALUES
Brauman Psychological Services PLLC is committed to providing ethical, professional, and comprehensive behavioral health assessments. Services are conducted exclusively by Dr. Dana Brauman, a licensed psychologist who is highly regarded and accepted as an expert in federal and immigration courts. Assessments are approached with compassion and cultural sensitivity. Evaluations are individualized, collaborative, evidence-based, and informed by relevant professional standards and psychological research.
We believe in human rights, diversity, inclusion, equity, respect, and acceptance for all persons. We commit to earning the trust of patients/clients, other healthcare providers, attorneys, and courtroom representatives. We adhere to professional ethics, specialized guidelines, and all federal/state/local laws pertaining to the provision of mental health services.
