Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive Psychological Services
Answers to common questions about scheduling, evaluations, payment, and what to expect on the day of your
appointment
1. What information will I need when scheduling an appointment?
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.
2. What insurance plans does Comprehensive Psychological Services accept?
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.
3. What forms of payment are accepted?
We accept cash, credit/debit cards, and certified checks. We do not accept personal checks.
4. What types of evaluations are performed at Comprehensive Psychological Services, LLC?
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.
5. What should I expect during an adult evaluation?
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.
6. What should I expect during a child or adolescent evaluation?
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.
7. Will the interview and cognitive testing be completed on the same day?
Yes. Cognitive testing and the clinical interview are generally completed on the same day as the scheduled
appointment.
8. How long will the appointment take?
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.
9. What should I bring to the appointment?
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.
10. What should I expect from my psychological report?
The report will generally include clinical diagnoses, clinical recommendations, and referrals for therapy
and/or medication management when appropriate.
11. May I sit with my child during cognitive testing?
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.
12. If my child or adolescent is being evaluated, may I leave and return when testing is finished?
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.
13. Do you accept walk-in appointments or walk-ins to schedule an appointment?
No. All appointments must be scheduled in advance. Please call 803-422-0017 to speak with our Office
Manager and schedule an appointment.
14. Does Comprehensive Psychological Services provide therapy?
No. Comprehensive Psychological Services provides psychological evaluation services and does not provide
therapy.
15. Do Dr. Harari and his associates offer free consultations?
No. Dr. Harari and his associates do not offer free consultations.
16. Do Dr. Harari and his associates perform forensic evaluations, including child custody evaluations?
No. Comprehensive Psychological Services does not conduct forensic evaluations, including child custody
evaluations.
17. What types of evaluations are considered forensic or court-related?
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.
