Frequently Asked Questions

When you call to schedule, please be prepared to provide your name, age, symptoms or concerns, and, for a

child or adolescent, current grade level. If you plan to use Blue Cross Blue Shield or Tri-Care East/Humana,

please also have your health insurance policy information available.

Comprehensive Psychological Services accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and Tri-Care East/Humana.

Please contact our office if you have questions about your specific insurance coverage.

We accept cash, credit/debit cards, and certified checks. We do not accept personal checks.

Comprehensive Psychological Services, LLC provides psychological, psychoeducational, and

neuropsychological evaluations for individuals ages 6 through 64. We also provide pre-employment and

fitness-for-duty evaluations for law enforcement agencies. Please review our website for detailed

information about our specific evaluation and testing services.

An adult evaluation generally includes completing consent and release forms, completing questionnaires or

surveys, cognitive testing with an office psychometrist, and a clinical interview with the psychologist.

A child or adolescent evaluation generally includes consent and release forms, questionnaires or surveys

completed by the parent/legal guardian and child or adolescent as appropriate, cognitive testing with an

office psychometrist, and a clinical interview with the psychologist involving the parent/legal guardian and

child or adolescent. The current office policy states that adolescents ages 16 and 17 sign for themselves

pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Section 63-5-340.

Yes. Cognitive testing and the clinical interview are generally completed on the same day as the scheduled

appointment.

The length of an evaluation depends on the type of appointment and the individual being evaluated.

Appointments may take approximately 3 to 7 hours. Please call 803-422-0017 and speak with our Office

Manager if you would like more information about the expected length of your appointment.

A psychological evaluation is different from a therapy appointment. While the clinical interview provides important information about an individual’s history, current concerns, and functioning, it is only one part of the evaluation process.

The psychologist also considers information obtained from standardized psychological and cognitive testing, questionnaires, behavioral observations, relevant records, and other available sources. These different sources of information are considered together when interpreting the evaluation results and reaching diagnostic conclusions.

Individuals are encouraged to provide any information they believe is important to understanding their concerns, even if it has not been specifically addressed during the interview.

Please bring snacks and water. Depending on the length of the evaluation, a lunch break may be provided, so

you may also want to bring a lunch.

A diagnosis is not based on a single test score or one source of information. The psychologist considers the overall pattern of findings from the evaluation, which may include the clinical interview, standardized testing, questionnaires, behavioral observations, relevant history, and available records.

Sometimes different sources of information do not completely agree. When this occurs, the psychologist considers these differences when interpreting the results and determining whether the available information supports a particular diagnosis.

The goal is to provide diagnostic conclusions that are supported by the overall evaluation rather than relying on any single test or observation.

The report will generally include clinical diagnoses, clinical recommendations, and referrals for therapy

and/or medication management when appropriate.

We want individuals to understand the findings and conclusions of their evaluation. If you have questions about your results, would like clarification regarding a conclusion, or believe that important information may not have been considered, you are encouraged to contact our office.

If you identify a factual error involving information such as your history, medications, dates, educational background, or other background information, please bring it to our attention.

Questions about an evaluation do not necessarily mean that something is incorrect. Psychological findings can sometimes be complex, and additional explanation may help clarify how the psychologist reached a particular conclusion.

Parents and guardians are generally discouraged from sitting in the testing room during cognitive testing so

that the testing environment can remain as standardized and distraction-free as possible. Please contact

our Office Manager if your child has special circumstances or you have questions about this policy.

Parents and legal guardians are generally expected to remain available because they may need to complete

questionnaires and participate in a clinical interview on the day of the appointment. Please contact our

Office Manager before the appointment if you have questions or special circumstances.

No. All appointments must be scheduled in advance. Please call 803-422-0017 to speak with our Office

Manager and schedule an appointment.

No. Comprehensive Psychological Services provides psychological evaluation services and does not provide

therapy.

No. Dr. Harari and his associates do not offer free consultations.

No. Comprehensive Psychological Services does not conduct forensic evaluations, including child custody

evaluations.

Comprehensive Psychological Services does not conduct evaluations for forensic or court-related purposes.

If your evaluation is being requested for a legal matter, court proceeding, child custody matter, workers' compensation matter, or another situation involving litigation, please contact our Office Manager before scheduling so we can determine whether our services are appropriate for your needs.