Depression evaluation · Mission Viejo
Depression Evaluation and Diagnostic Clarification
A comprehensive psychological evaluation in Mission Viejo that looks at mood, concentration, and energy, and helps clarify how they connect.
Step one is a free short video introduction, and Dr. Colleen records a personal reply within 1–2 business days. It is not a live appointment and does not provide a diagnosis. You then book the paid $250 clinical intake, credited toward the $3,250 total.
About this evaluation
When low mood and focus overlap
Low mood, loss of interest, poor sleep, low energy, and trouble concentrating often travel together. It can be hard to tell which came first. Difficulty focusing may be part of a mood concern, a sign of long-standing attention differences, a result of stress or sleep, or some combination. When the picture is unclear, treatment can feel like trial and error.
BonPsy addresses depression-related questions as diagnostic clarification within a comprehensive evaluation, looking at mood together with attention, anxiety, and thinking skills.
What the evaluation looks at
The evaluation gathers a history of mood, sleep, energy, and daily functioning over time, and uses standardized questionnaires and interview measures to describe current experience. Because concentration and memory complaints are common with low mood, testing may look at attention, processing speed, working memory, and executive functioning. Measures of anxiety and other emotional concerns are often included.
Looking across these areas helps clarify questions such as depression vs. ADHD vs. anxiety, and whether a broader mood pattern, such as bipolar features, should be considered. The evaluation also identifies strengths, which are just as useful for planning.
Who it helps
This evaluation may help when a therapist or physician wants a clearer diagnostic picture, when concentration problems have persisted despite treatment, or when someone wants to understand how mood is affecting learning or work. Age eligibility for your situation is confirmed with the practice.
How results guide treatment
Testing is the foundation of good treatment. The written report summarizes what the evaluation helps clarify and gives recommendations to discuss with your therapist or physician, including approaches and supports that fit the findings. BonPsy provides evaluations only. We do not prescribe medication or provide ongoing therapy. With your written permission, results are shared with your treating providers.
Your next step
Select “Start with a free video intro.” Step one is a free short video introduction (or a quick note if you are not ready to record). Dr. Colleen personally records a reply within 1–2 business days about fit, process, and fees. The video is not a live appointment and does not provide a diagnosis. If you move forward, you book the paid $250, 60-minute clinical intake with Dr. Cindy John, credited toward the $3,250 total. In-person testing takes place at 27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Clinical intake and feedback are by secure telehealth for clients physically located in California at the time of each session.
What to expect
Three steps from first question to written report
Free video intro, then your $250 intake
Send a short free video introduction; Dr. Colleen records a personal reply within 1–2 business days (not a live appointment, and no diagnosis). Then meet Dr. Cindy John for a 60-minute telehealth intake ($250, credited toward the total; for clients physically located in California at the time of each session).
In-person testing in Mission Viejo
A $1,500 deposit schedules testing at our Mission Viejo office. Measures are selected for your questions; the number and length of sessions are confirmed at intake.
Feedback and written report
Dr. John reviews the findings with you by telehealth and provides a written report with recommendations. The $1,500 balance is due after testing. With your written permission, results go to your treating providers.
One evaluation fee
Clear pricing before testing begins.
$3,250
per evaluation · private pay
- Clinical intake (60 min, telehealth) — credited toward the total$250
- Deposit to schedule testing$1,500
- Balance after testing$1,500
- Total$3,250
BonPsy does not bill insurance; superbill available on request for possible out-of-network reimbursement, determined by your plan.
Questions
Depression evaluation questions
What does a depression evaluation include?
A clinical intake, history of mood, sleep, and energy, standardized questionnaires and interview measures, and, when relevant, testing of attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning. The scope is confirmed at intake.
Can testing tell the difference between depression and ADHD?
Testing helps clarify this question. It compares mood history and measures with attention and executive-functioning results and developmental history, and the report explains which explanations best fit the findings.
Does BonPsy provide therapy or medication for depression?
BonPsy provides evaluations only. We do not prescribe medication or provide ongoing therapy. With your written permission, results are shared with your treating providers.
Will my therapist or doctor get the report?
With your written permission, BonPsy shares results with your treating providers so findings can inform ongoing care.
Where does testing take place?
Testing takes place in person at 27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. Intake and feedback are by secure telehealth for clients physically located in California at the time of each session.
Locations
Serving Orange County from one Mission Viejo office
BonPsy Wellness has one office: 27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. All in-person testing happens there, so most families make the drive only for testing days.
Serving families from Ladera Ranch, Coto de Caza, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Irvine and communities across Orange County. These are the places families travel from; BonPsy has no other offices.
Clinical intake and feedback are by secure telehealth for clients physically located in California at the time of each session. Contact the practice before your visit to confirm arrival details.
Explore testing
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. BonPsy does not provide emergency or crisis services.
Understand the pattern before the next treatment step.
Start with a free video introStep one is a free short video introduction, and Dr. Colleen records a personal reply within 1–2 business days. It is not a live appointment and does not provide a diagnosis. You then book the paid $250 clinical intake, credited toward the $3,250 total.