--- title: "Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Resources" slug: "resources-for-autism-diagnostic-evaluations" status: "update" updated: 2026-09-21T22:14:02Z published: 2026-09-21T22:14:02Z canonical: "healthhub.cpcmg.net/resources-for-autism-diagnostic-evaluations" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Autism Diagnostic Evaluation Resources ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/image(128).png) [![Appointment Info](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/1650055438388-1650055438388.png)](/v1/docs/appointments-and-contact-information) [![Care Decision Info](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/1654467115781-1654467115781.png)](https://www.rchsd.org/wait-times/what-type-of-care-does-my-child-need/)

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 **Helpful Tips:** - **Call your insurance company:** Request to speak to the Autism Case Manager in the Behavioral Health Department - [**PsychologyToday.com**](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us)**:** Locate a psychiatrist covered in network using the webpage filters > [!NOTE] > Cover My Mental Health > > [https://covermymentalhealth.org/](https://covermymentalhealth.org/) > > Cover My Mental Health helps families understand their insurance rights and navigate access to services, including autism diagnostic evaluations and related care. This resource is especially helpful if you are: > > - Having trouble understanding your insurance coverage for autism evaluations > - Facing denied claims or limited approvals for testing or services > - Trying to access timely diagnostic evaluations or follow-up care > - Advocating for medically necessary assessments and supports > > 💡 *This tool can support you in understanding your options and next steps when insurance barriers come up.* **San Diego****Riverside****Virtual** ****ABS Kids of California**** **Contact:** 800-434-8923 **Website:** [https://www.abskids.com/](https://www.abskids.com/) **Services:** Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in both home and center settings (patients participate in one setting at a time). Also, offer comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations. **Age Ranges Served** ABA Services: 18 months to 17 years old Center-based services: Depending on the location, up to age 8 or 13 Autism Testing: 18 months to 8 years old **Medi-Cal plans include:** Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Promise Community Health Group Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) Molina L.A. Care Health Net Carelon Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CalOptima **Commercial plans include:** Optum United Healthcare / United Behavioral Health Sharp Health Plan Health Net Blue Shield / Magellan Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Federal plans) Aetna CHAMPVA (for family of US veterans) Also vendors with local Regional Centers. **Service Areas** Serve families within approximately a 30-mile or 30-minute radius of their centers. Our coverage includes: - Greater San Diego County Riverside County San Bernardino County Temecula area Imperial Valley area Ventura County **Telehealth Options** ABA telehealth services may be available when clinically appropriate, as determined by a BCBA Diagnostic evaluations may be conducted via telehealth for younger children when appropriate, though in-office visits may be recommended based on clinical need ****ACES**** **Contact:** 855-223-7123 **Website:** [Our Services | ACES (acesaba.com)](https://www.acesaba.com/our-services) **Services:** Early Intervention before age 5, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health therapy, Learning Center, After School, home-based therapy, school support services. **Insurance:** [Client Information Form · Patient Portal (powerappsportals.com)](https://ascendacesaba.powerappsportals.com/my-information-create/) **Location:** - Chula Vista - Carlsbad - Corona - Concord - Escondido - El Cajon - Irvine - Modesto - Murrieta - Otay Ranch - Riverside - Rancho Bernardo - San Diego ****Advanced Neurobehavioral Health of Southern California – Dr. Rob Gray PhD ABPP**** **Contact:** 858-693-3113 **Website:** [https://anhsocal.com/pediatric-evaluations/](https://anhsocal.com/pediatric-evaluations/) **Services:** We evaluate infants, children, and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of challenges in school or at home. Our pediatric team has extensive experience helping children and families who may be struggling with a variety of conditions/complications such as: Epilepsy/Seizures, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Concussion/Brain Injury. **Location:** 9968 Hibert Street Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92131 ****AEFCT Autism Experts Empowering Families & Children Together**** **Contact:** 858-569-0056 or 619-269-6057 **Website:** [http://www.aefct.com](http://www.aefct.com) **Services:** Assessments, Individualized ABA Programs, School Shadow Services, BCBA Supervision **Insurance:** - Aetna - Magellan (a subsidiary of Blue Shield of California) - MHN - Healthnet - United Healthcare - Medi-Cal - Molina - TriCare (West Region only) **Location:** San Diego ****Aloha Psych Associates**** **Contact:** (619) 996-3195 **Website:** [Aloha Psych Associates, Inc. - Psychological and Specialty Psychiatric Services in San Diego, California, and Hawaii](https://alohapsych.com/) **Services:** Psychological and neuropsychological testing supports clinical and legal rationale for understanding the experience of neurodevelopment disorders, medical disorders, parameters of policy, law, ethics, intelligence, learning disorders, personality disorders, maladaptive coping, brain injury, dementia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and ADHD. Individual therapy, group therapy, child and family therapy, active-duty and dependents. **Insurance:** TRICARE • TriWest Sharp Health Aetna Blue Shield of CA Anthem Blue Cross Optum • United Healthcare Cigna • Evernorth Medicare Magellan Health Net • MHN [https://www.alohapsych.com/patients](https://www.alohapsych.com/patients) **Location:** 3517 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 302 San Diego, CA 92108 ****Autism Consultants**** **Contact:** Call (949) 474 5577 for Orange County and Inland Empire or (858) 272-2662 for the San Diego County. **Website:** [Autism Consultants](https://autismconsultants.com/) **Services:** Diagnostic evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments, One-one-One ABA Therapy, School shadowing, Parent education and training, Social skills groups, and Vocational Training **Insurance:** - Aetna - Anthem - Blue Cross - Blue Shield - MHN - Molina - Tricare - ASC is a vendor with the following Regional Centers: Inland Regional Center, Regional Center of Orange County and San Diego Regional Center. ASC are also open to working with other Regional Centers that are not listed. **Location:** Corona: 1101 California Suite 204 Corona, CA 92881 Irvine: 17752 Sky Park Circle Suite 140 Irvine, CA 92614 San Diego: 5075 Shoreham Place Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92122 Chula Vista: 344 F Street Suite 100 Chula Vista, CA 91910 ****Autism Society of San Diego – Autism Ask Line**** **Contact:** 858-715-0678 **Website**: [https://www.autismsocietysandiego.org/programs/autism-ask-line](https://www.autismsocietysandiego.org/programs/autism-ask-line) **Services:** Autism Society San Diego connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. ****Autism Learning Partners**** **Contact:** (855) 295-3276 Ext. 276 **Email:** intake@autismlearningpartners.com **Website:** [https://www.autismlearningpartners.com](https://www.autismlearningpartners.com) **Services:** Provides autism diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months through 5 years of age at its Orange County location. Autism Learning Partners does not provide diagnostic evaluations directly at their other locations. Instead, Autism Learning Partners helps families connect with a local diagnostician who has the shortest available wait time and accepts the child's insurance, regardless of age. Once the evaluation is complete, they coordinate follow-up services and can provide ABA therapy when appropriate. ****Behavior Frontiers**** **Contact:** 888-922-2843 **Website:** [Behavior Frontiers — Applied Behavior Analysis ABA Treatment for autism](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/) **Services:** Center-Based ABA, School-Based ABA, Community-Based ABA, In-home ABA. Autism diagnostic services are offered through Behavior Frontiers' network of psychologists, with virtual and in person available (ONLY virtual in the San Diego market as of March 2026). In many cases, there is NO COST to the family for the assessment. Call to see if you qualify. **Insurance:** - [Temecula/Murrieta Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/temeculamurrieta-ca) - [Riverside Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/riverside-ca) - [San Diego Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/san-diego-ca) - [North County San Diego Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/san-diego-ca) **Location:** [Find a Location Near You — Behavior Frontiers](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/bf-locations) [PDF document](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/Behavior Frontiers SD Insurance List 2026.03.25(2).pdf) ****Bold Health**** **Contact:** 760-503-4703 **Website:** [Bold Health](https://boldhealthinc.com/conditions-we-treat/autism-evaluations-san-diego/) **Services:** Dr. Theodore Germanos provides expert autism evaluations using the gold-standard ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) method. **Insurance:** Cigna and superbill for out of network benefits **Location:** 561 Saxony Place, Suite 101 Encinitas, CA 92024 ****Brain Works Behavioral Health**** **Contact:** 858-914-1347 and/or office@sdbrainworks.com **Website:** [https://brainworksbehavioralhealth.com/](https://brainworksbehavioralhealth.com/) **Services:** 18+ months for Behavioral evaluations, 2 years and up for Neuropsychological evaluation, 3 years and up for Autism evaluations. Diagnostic Evaluations: - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Learning Disorders - Memory Disorders - Neurodevelopmental/Behavioral Disorders - Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussions - Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE’s). Treatments: - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved treatment for depression, with studies showing its efficacy for patients who have not responded to traditional therapies. - TMS for Teens Research to date suggests that TMS shows promising, well-tolerated benefits for teens by reducing symptoms of depression and related mood disorders when standard treatments have not been effective. **Insurance:** Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, CHG, Cigna, Magellan, Medicare, Molina, Optum, Sharp, Tri-West, United and IEHP **Location:** 311 F Street Suite 208, Chula Vista, CA 91910 6190 Cornerstone Ct E STE 216, San Diego, CA 92121 28999 Old Town Front Street #204, Temecula, CA 92590 71780 San Jacinto Drive, Suite F3, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 6809 Indiana Ave Ste 171, Riverside, CA 92506 - Opening July 20th, 2026 4000 Barranca Pkwy #250 Irvine, CA 92604 6528 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 ****Centria Autism**** **Contact:** 855-772-8847 **Website:** [https://www.centriahealthcare.com/](https://www.centriahealthcare.com/%C2%A0) **Services:** Centria Autism has a team of Licensed Psychologists that provide diagnostic evaluations for children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our evaluations focus specifically on areas related to ASD and assess an individual’s skills across multiple areas of development including communication, social skills, and cognitive abilities. For markets where we do not offer services currently, our team of specialists can help connect you with a provider in your area that provides diagnostic evaluations. **Additional Services:** ABA Service, Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), In-Home Therapy, Center-Based Therapy, Developmental Screening Test. **Insurance:** Representatives can assist with explanation of insurance benefits for processed claims. Contact (248) 436-4592 **Location:** [https://centriahealthcare.com/locations/california/](https://centriahealthcare.com/locations/california/) ****Child Psychology Center**** **Contact:** 858-480-5150 **Website**: [https://www.childpsychcenter.com/](https://www.childpsychcenter.com/) **Services:** Child Psychology Center provides evidence-based mental health services for children, teens, caregivers, and families, including individual therapy, parent coaching, professional consultation, and psychological assessments/testing. Services support concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavioral challenges, and related developmental or emotional needs. **Age Range:** 2.5 years through 25 years **Insurance:** Tricare West, Lyra EAP, and out-of-network benefits/superbills. [https://www.childpsychcenter.com/fees-and-insurance](https://www.childpsychcenter.com/fees-and-insurance) **Location:** 2945 Harding Street, Suite #201 Carlsbad, CA 92008 and Telehealth ****Child Psych San Diego**** **Contact:** 619-314-8833 and/or info@childpsychsandiego.com **Website:** [Child Psych San Diego](https://www.childpsychsandiego.com/) **Services:** In-person and remote psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments for the evaluation of ADHD, emotional and behavioral concerns, and autism spectrum disorders. **Insurance:** All psychological services offered at Child Psych San Diego are self-pay. They can provide superbills for out-of-network benefits. **Location:** 4036 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 ****Comprehensive Autism Center (CAC)**** **Contact:** 951-813-4034 **Website:** [https://cac.co](https://cac.co) **Services:** Diagnostic and ABA services up to age 6. Evaluations are only completed in Temecula and San Diego clinics. **Insurance:** - For Diagnostic Evaluations: Aetna, CHG, IEHP, Molina, Magellan, Optum, Sharp and Tricare - For ABA Therapy: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, CHG, IEHP, Optum, Sharp **Location:** - Temecula: 26720 Ynez Ct. Temecula, CA 92591 - Oceanside: 3355 Mission Ave, Ste. 221 Oceanside, CA 92058 - Riverside 3600 Lime St., Ste. 612 Riverside, CA 92501 - San Diego 3655 Ruffin Road, Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92123 ****Coyne & Associates**** **Contact:** - Molly Fay - Regional Director for San Diego County - 760-815-9536 - Anbir Bobolts - Inland Empire Regional Director - 760-815-7772 **Website:** [Home - Coyne & Associates (coyneandassociates.com)](https://coyneandassociates.com/) **Services:** Early Start Program (12–36 months) funded through California Regional Centers. ABA Intervention Services (3 to 12 years old) Home-based behavioral services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related developmental disorders. **Insurance:** - Blue Shield (Magellan) - United Behavioral Health (Optum) - Anthem Blue Cross - Aetna - Kaiser (Easter Seals) - Medi-Cal Programs - Kaiser-Easter Seals - Molina Healthcare (San Diego & Inland Empire regions) - Care 1st (San Diego region) **Location:** San Diego and Inland Empire Regions ****Dr. Deisy Cristina Boscan**** **Contact:** 858-263-4226 **Website:** [www.drboscan.com](http://www.drboscan.com) **Services:** Assessment, Consultation and Evaluation; Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis; Personalized & Interpersonal Treatment Plans **Insurance:** Tricare and out-of-pocket. Rates: The fee for treatment is $260-$300 an hour. For more billing details please contact (866) 284-2771 Ext: 706 **Location:** 7590 Fay Ave Suite 401 La Jolla CA 92037 ****Dr. Melissa Barker**** **Contact:** 619-888-6699 **Website:** [https://www.drmelissabarker.com/](https://www.drmelissabarker.com/) **Services:** Developmental and diagnostic evaluations for young children with autism spectrum disorders, social/communication difficulties, behavioral concerns, and attention difficulties. Also conducts the Outcome Assessments that are needed routinely by TriCare's Autism Demonstration Project for children who are already receiving ABA. Conducts in-home assessments for children 6 years and younger, specializing in 18 months to 4 years. **Insurance:** - Tricare/TriWest - Superbill provided for out-of-network insurances **Location:** San Diego and Temecula ****Family Guidance and Therapy Center**** **Contact:** 619-600-0683 **Website:** [https://familyguidanceandtherapy.com](https://familyguidanceandtherapy.com) **Services:** The Family Guidance and Therapy Center provides Educational / Neuropsychological Evaluations for ADHD, Dyslexia and ASD with co-morbid learning / mental health diagnoses. Providing an evaluation for your child can give them access to tools that will help them succeed in life, identify their individual strengths and weaknesses and help them feel like they are not alone. **Insurance:** Cigna, Anthem, Aetna, BlueShield of CA, BlueShield Promise **Location:** 3555 Kenyon St, Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92110 ****Fred Finch Youth & Family Services: Center for Autism Research Evaluation and Service (CARES)**** **Contact:** 619-797-1090 or 858-444-8823 **Website:** [https://www.fredfinch.org/cares](https://www.fredfinch.org/cares) **Services:** Fred Finch CARES provides comprehensive supportive services for children with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health concerns, and histories of significant trauma and loss. In addition to autism testing and diagnosis, our programs utilize research-based interventions and best practices, individualized to meet the specific needs of each patient. Also offers: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Psychological and Psychiatric Outpatient Services, School District Training and Services, Early Intervention Services, Social Skills Groups, Parent Education Workshops, Comprehensive Assessment and Stabilization Services **Insurance:** - Medi-Cal - Molina - IEHP - Community Health MHN - Beacon - Aetna - Anthem - Blue Shield - Cigna - First Health - Magellan - Optum **Location:** - 8787 Complex Drive, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92123 - 3845 Spring Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 ****Intricate Mind Institute**** **Contact:** 858-205-9809 **Website:** [https://intricatemindinstitute.com/](https://intricatemindinstitute.com/) **Services:** At IMI, we provide psychological services for individuals with learning differences and psychological health concerns. Services are open to youth, teens, young adults and adults, in a setting where caregivers and families are involved. Diagnostic assessments, therapy, groups, cognitive behavioral intervention for driving, command and control cognitive training. (Note: insurance coverage excludes ADHD and Learning Disability assessments.) **Insurance:** Aetna, Healthnet and Tricare **Location:** 6336 Greenwich Dr, Suite G San Diego, CA 92122 ****Kids In Harmony - Christine Wyeth, MA, ABSNP**** **Contact:** 619-981-4581 **Website:** [http://www.kids-in-harmony.com](http://www.kids-in-harmony.com) **Services:** At Kids in Harmony, they specialize in the identification, assessment, and diagnosis of Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, and other child and adolescent disabilities that impact how children learn and develop and help to identify social-emotional and behavioral factors that may be hidden beneath the surface. Using a strengths-based and holistic approach, they provide counseling, parent coaching, and behavioral intervention in order to directly support their child’s growing social-emotional and behavioral development using a holistic and strengths-based approach. **Insurance:** Out of pocket - An itemized superbill will be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for possible reimbursement. **Location:** 12702 Via Cortina, Suite 201 Del Mar CA 92014 ****KMG Psychiatry**** **Contact:** 888-683-3860 **Website:** [https://www.kmgpsychiatry.com/](https://www.kmgpsychiatry.com/) **Services:** KMG offers evaluations for autism in addition to other mental health disorders including childhood developmental disorders. **Insurances:** KMG accepts most insurances except Tricare and VA - Medi-Cal (13 years and up) - Aetna - Blue Cross - Blue Shield - Cigna Private insurances, ages 8 and up. **Location:** - 6496 Weathers Place, Suite 100 and 110, San Diego, CA 92121 - 765 3rd Avenue, Suite 100, Chula Vista, CA 91910 - 1968 Via Center, Suite B, Vista, CA 92081 ****Maxim Healthcare Services**** **Contact: San Diego** (619) 299-9350 **Temecula** (951) 694-0100 **Website:** [Maxim Healthcare | Home Healthcare Services](https://www.maximhealthcare.com/) **Services:** Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy uses a flexible, empathy-based approach consisting of psychological, educational and developmental techniques specifically tailored to the needs of the child. **Insurance:** - Anthem Blue Cross of CA - Blue Shield of CA - California Children’s Services - California Plus Care Network - California Regional Centers (varies by locale) - CalOptima - Century Pacific - CHOC (Southern CA) - CPMG (CA only) - Pacific Health Alliance - PacifiCare of CA - PrimeCare Medical Network - Rady Children’s Hospital (Southern CA) - SCAN Health Plan (LA Inland Empire, Ventura Counties) - Secure Horizons - SCIF (State Compensation Insurance Fund of CA) - First Choice Health - Go 2 Medical - Health Net of CA - Kaiser Permanente - Medi-Cal (EPSDT and NF/AH Waiver) - Medicare (varies per office) - United Healthcare Community and State - Veteran’s Administration - Workers Compensation - Medi-Cal Managed Care including but not limited to: - Aetna Better Health of CA - Alameda Alliance for Health - Anthem Blue Cross - Blue Shield of CA Promise Health Plan (formerly Care1st) - CA Health and WellnessCentene - CalOptima - CalViva Health - CenCal - Central CA Alliance for Health - Community Health Group - Contra Costa Health Plan - Gold Coast Health Plan - Health Net - Health Plan of San Mateo - Inland Empire Health Plan - Kaiser - LA Care - Molina Healthcare of CA - Partnership Health Plan of CA ****MindWise Psychological Services, Inc**** **Contact:** Complete online application [https://bemindwise.com/contact-us/](https://bemindwise.com/contact-us/) or call 858-348-8745 **Services:** At MindWise Psychological Services, we provide careful and thorough evaluation for autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Each evaluation is conducted by a qualified and licensed clinical psychologist using the most current testing measures. We are currently evaluating clients of all ages. [https://bemindwise.com/](https://bemindwise.com/) **Location:** 3655 Ruffin Rd, Suite 260 San Diego, CA 92123 ****Nature and Nurture**** **Contact:** 858-215-3554 admin@nandntherapy.com **Website:** [https://www.nandntherapy.com/](https://www.nandntherapy.com/) **Services:** Nature and Nurture has an extensive training working with children, adolescents, young adults and parent guidance in treating Neurodevelopmental Disorders, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Individual Therapy Family Therapy Parent Guidance Group Therapy Psychological Testing/Evaluations **Insurance:** Nature and Nurture are not in-network with any insurance plans, but will provide you with a Superbill every month to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. **Location:** 169 Saxony Road, Suite 114 Encinitas, CA 92024 ****Neuropsychology Consult Services**** **Contact:** 858-652-9668 **Website:** [https://neuropsychologyconsultservices.com/](https://neuropsychologyconsultservices.com/) **Ages:** 3 years and up **Services:** - Attention deficit evaluations - Autism Spectrum Evaluations - Autism Treatment Consultation - Child Custody Evaluations for Families with Special Needs - Chromosomal Micro-deletion Cognitive Monitoring - Competency Evaluations - Comprehensive Neurocognitive Evaluations - Court-Ordered Evaluations - Deep Brain Stimulation (Pre and Post Examination) - Dementia evaluations - Developmental Screeners - Evaluations for Juvenile Detainees - Examination of Environmental/Industrial Chemical Exposure - Examination of Neurotoxic Exposure - Examination for Student Accommodations (e.g. SAT, GRE, MCAT, CLAT, and GMAT) - Expert Witness / Testimony - FAA Exams - Family Education/Management of Dementia - Formal Examination of Memory Concerns - Formal Psychological Evaluations - (e.g. personality disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, trauma disorders, etc) - IEP Consultations - Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) - Language Lateralization/Epilepsy Exams - Learning Disability Evaluations - Multiple Sclerosis Monitoring - Neurocognitive screening exams - Normal Aging Baselines - OAH Consultations - Pediatric Psychological Evaluations - Pre and Post Organ Transplant Examination - Post Concussion Education/Care - Psychoeducational Evaluations - Reassessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder - Specialized examinations for medication monitoring, progression of symptoms, and the neurocognitive impact of chronic pain medication regimes - Specific medication efficacy exams for monitoring Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors or combination therapy with N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. - Sports related concussion - Traumatic brain injury/concussion - Worker’s compensation exams **Insurance:** Accepts all PPOs and HMOs, not MediCal **Locations:** 9834 Genesee Ave, Suite 221 - La Jolla, CA 92037 8929 University Center Lane Suite 100 La Jolla CA 92037 ****Optimum Behavioral Health**** **Contact:** 619-297-4300 [office@optbh.com](mailto:office@optbh.com) **Website:** [https://optimumbehavioralhealth.com/](https://optimumbehavioralhealth.com/) **Services:** Residential and Day Program Consultation, ABA, Diagnostic Evaluation Center, Early Start Intensive Behavior Intervention Programming, NPA and School-Based Program, Individual, Family and Group Psychotherapy, Parent Training/Guidance. **Insurance:** Aetna, United Healthcare, Molina, Blue Shield of CA Promise, TriCare **Special:** ASD Evaluations only TriCare **Location:** Carlsbad and San Diego (Serra Mesa) ****Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Services**** **Contact:** 951-396-5701 **Website:** [www.pinnaclecounselingca.com](https://www.pinnaclecounselingca.com) **Services:** Specializing in psychological testing (neuropsychological testing, academic testing, therapeutic assessments, autism evaluations, vocational assessments, employment evaluations) and treatment of anxiety, trauma, OCD and depression. Services available for children, adolescents and adults. They provide an array of therapeutic services targeting anxiety including exposure therapy, selective mutism telehealth groups, and other selective mutism treatments. **Insurance:** Out of pocket - An itemized superbill will be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for possible reimbursement. **Location:** 2727 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 340 San Diego, CA 92108 41856 Ivy Street, Suite 205 Murrieta, CA 92562 ****Positive Development**** **Contact:** 833-587-1784 **Website:** [A New Model of Care in Autism | Positive Development](https://www.positivedevelopment.com/) **Services:** Developmental Care Core Program includes a thoughtfully matched 1:1 Developmental Paraprofessional conducting sessions in the home, as well as Parent Support services with a licensed clinician. Every family is a part of our Core Program (usually six hours per week), Occupational therapy, Autism Diagnostic Assessments. **Insurance:** - Aetna - Anthem Blue Cross of California - Blue Shield of California - Magellan - Optum / United Healthcare - San Diego Regional Center **Location:** San Diego and Surrounding areas ****Positive Psychology**** **Contact:** 858-876-7779 [Psychologist@PositivePsychologyInc.com](mailto:Psychologist@PositivePsychologyInc.com) Website: [https://positivepsychologyinc.com/welcome](https://positivepsychologyinc.com/welcome) **Services**: ADHD & Autism Evaluation Insurance: Tier 1 – Autism/ADHD exploration ($1800) Tier 2 - Comprehensive Autism or ADHD assessment ($3500) Tier 3—Comprehensive Assessment ($4800) In-person in San Diego and Los Angeles and via Telehealth for anyone in California **Address:** 8765 Aero Dr. Suite 228, San Diego, CA 92123 ****Psychology 360**** **Contact:** (858) 877-3601 and [inquiry@psyc360.com](mailto:inquiry@psyc360.com) **Website:** [https://psyc360.com/](https://psyc360.com/) **Services:** Specialize in assessments and evaluations to help clarify diagnoses and identify the best supports and interventions for children, adolescents, and adults. [https://psyc360.com/evaluations-overview/](https://psyc360.com/evaluations-overview/) **Ages:** 2 years and older **Insurance:** Out-of-network. Accepts HSA/FSA and sometimes fees can be reimbursable: [https://psyc360.com/fees/](https://psyc360.com/fees/) **Locations:** 6265 Greenwich Drive #230, San Diego, CA 92122 and Virtual throughout California. ****Rady’s Developmental Evaluation Center (DEC)**** **Contact:** 858-966-5817 **Website:** [https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/developmental-evaluation-clinic/](https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/developmental-evaluation-clinic/) **Services:** DEC offers developmental evaluation and referral services for infants and preschoolers as well as neuropsychological evaluations. Patients younger than 6 years old are eligible for assessment. **Insurance:** HMO plans require Prior Authorization, PPO plans require PCP referral. Molina, IEHP and straight Medi-Cal (only for children younger than 6 years old) [FAQs](https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/developmental-evaluation-clinic/frequently-asked-questions/) **Location:** 3665 Kearny Villa Road, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92123 333 H Street, Suite 3010 Chula Vista, CA 91910 3605 Vista Way, Suite 201 Oceanside, CA 92056 11752 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92130 ****Rady Children’s Hospital Autism Discovery Institute (ADI)**** **Contact:** 858-966-7453 **Website:** [https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/autism-discovery-institute/](https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/autism-discovery-institute/) **Services:** - ADI Diagnostic and Treatment Center offers the full range of services including diagnostic evaluation, behavioral intervention, social skills groups, parent training. - PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) - a 16 week program. - PC-DBT (Parent Child Developmental & Behavioral Therapy) - Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers) **Insurance:** - Commercial Self Pay - IEHP (only for children under 6 years old) **Location:** - 3685 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123 - 11752 El Camino Real, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92130 ****San Diego Center for Children**** **Contact:** 858-277-9550 **Website:** [https://www.centerforchildren.org/our-services/assessment/](https://www.centerforchildren.org/our-services/assessment/) **Services:** Neuropsychological evaluations for children and adolescents. **Insurance:** Cash pay. Insurance reimbursement may be available. **Location:** 3002 Armstrong Street San Diego, CA 92111 Other facilities in San Marcos, Escondido, Carlsbad, San Diego ****San Diego Therapy Group – Dr. Macy and Melissa Pinn LMFT**** **Contact:** 858-877-5170 **Website:** [https://www.sdtherapygroup.com](https://www.sdtherapygroup.com) **Services:** San Diego Therapy Group (SDTG) is a private practice that provides specialized and evidence-based therapy as well as psychological evaluation and assessment to children, teens, and adults. SDTG specializes in services for: Anxiety Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Dysregulation, Executive Functioning Challenges & Social Learning Differences **Insurance:** - Cigna - MHN - Tricare **Location:** 3760 Convoy Street Suite 118 San Diego, CA 92111 ****San Diego Youth Psychology – Dr. Shamin Patel**** **Contact:** 858-356-2176 **Website:** [https://www.sdyouthpsychology.com](https://www.sdyouthpsychology.com) **Services:** Dr. Patel, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychological testing for autism, ADHD, learning disabilities in addition to positive parenting treatments and she is a Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certified therapist. **Insurance:** - Aetna - Blue Shield of CA - HealthNet - Straight Medi-Cal (do not accept any managed care Medi-Cal plans (e.g., Blue Shield, Molina, Kaiser or Community Health Group) - United Healthcare - Superbills offered upon request **Location:** 7220 Trade Street, Suite 168 San Diego, CA 92121 ****SDSU Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders**** **Contact:** 619-594-2603 **Website:** [https://autism.sdsu.edu/](https://autism.sdsu.edu/) **Services:** SDSU provides evaluations for toddlers, children, teens and adults who have, or are thought to be at-risk for, an autism spectrum disorder. Depending on the age and referral question, our comprehensive assessments include diagnostic testing, evaluation of intellectual and neurocognitive functioning and developmental evaluation. **Insurance:** SDSU does not accept insurance payments **Location:** 6363 Alvarado Court, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92120 ****Southern California Psychology Centers, APC (SCPC)**** **Contact:** 619-930-9524 **Website:** [https://www.socalpsychology.com/testingassessment](https://www.socalpsychology.com/testingassessment) **Services:** Some of the evaluations we provide are listed below. Most are covered by your insurance: - Personality Assessment - Neuropsychological/cognitive assessment - Assessment for Academic Testing Accommodations - Dementia evaluations - Psychological diagnosis - Second opinions - I.Q. testing - Pre-surgical clearances for spinal cord stimulator implants - Pre-surgical clearances for bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, lap band) - Worker's compensation evaluations - Pre-employment screening - Psychological evaluation for immigration services - Fitness-for-duty evaluations - Learning disability evaluations (ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) - Personal injury evaluations **Insurance:** - Molina - Cigna - Humana Medicare HMO - Medicare - United Healthcare - Blue Shield Promise - Blue Shield Medicare - Magellan - Sharp Health Plan (excluding Sharp Medicare) Blue Shield Federal Employee Program - Lyra (Select Providers) - Aetna - Healthnet/MHN - TriCare West / TriWest - Worker's Comp - PPO Out of Network - Scripps Health Plan **Location:** 8775 Aero Dr., Suite 238 San Diego, CA 92123 ****The Halliday Center for Psychotherapy and Wellness**** **Contact:** (760) 635-3310 Ext 103 & 104 [info@thehallidaycenter.com](mailto:info@thehallidaycenter.com) **Website:** [https://www.thehallidaycenter.com/](https://www.thehallidaycenter.com/) **Services:** Comprehensive testing and assessment services that diagnose complex mental health conditions such as ADHD & Autism Evaluations, Differential Diagnosis, Competency and Readiness, Forensic Assessments and Learning & Developmental Disorders. **Ages:** 8 years old and older **Locations:** 355 Santa Fe Drive, Ste 200, Cardiff, CA 92007 12625 High Bluff Drive, Ste 216, San Diego, 92130 **Insurance:** Aetna, Medicare and United Healthcare ****UCSD Autism Center of Excellence**** **Contact:** 858-534-6912 **Website:** [https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/index(2).html](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/index(2).html) **Services:** UCSD ACE’s mission is to discover an early behavioral and biological signature of infants at risk for autism as young as 12 months. To achieve this state-of-the-art methodology used includes functional brain imaging and structural brain imaging, eye gaze tracking, and detailed genetic tests that map early development in a wide range of babies including those at risk for autism as well as those who are developing normally. The goal of the program is to help families by establishing reliable biomedical indicators that will translate into rapid identification and early treatment for all children who need it. Evaluations are performed on children aged 12-36 months **Insurance:** No payment or insurance – must participate in research study **Location:** 8110 La Jolla Shores Drive, Suite 201 La Jolla, CA 92037 ****West Neurobehavioral Services - Dr. Rada West**** **Contact:** (858) 761-7184 Mallory Chapman - Office Manager **Website:** [https://westneurobehavioral.com](https://westneurobehavioral.com) **Services:** Comprehensive developmental evaluations for toddlers through adulthood. **Insurance:** Aetna, TriCare, and Out-of-pocket ($275/hr) **Location:** 16870 W. Bernardo Dr. Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92127 ****WellPsyche Medical Group Inc**** **Contact:** 424-339-0459 **Website:** [https://wellpsyche.com](https://wellpsyche.com) **Services:** WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. **Insurance:** - Aetna - Allegience - Anthem - Blue Cross - BlueCross - BlueShield - Cigna - Evernorth - First Health - GEHA - Health Net - MHN | Health Net - Magellan - Meritain Health - Scripps **Location:** Many in-person locations: [https://wellpsyche.com/locations.html](https://wellpsyche.com/locations.html) ****ABS Kids of California**** **Contact:** 800-434-8923 **Website:** [https://www.abskids.com/](https://www.abskids.com/) **Services:** Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services in both home and center settings (patients participate in one setting at a time). Also, offer comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluations. **Age Ranges Served** ABA Services: 18 months to 17 years old Center-based services: Depending on the location, up to age 8 or 13 Autism Testing: 18 months to 8 years old **Medi-Cal plans include:** Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Promise Community Health Group Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) Molina L.A. Care Health Net Carelon Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley CalOptima **Commercial plans include:** Optum United Healthcare / United Behavioral Health Sharp Health Plan Health Net Blue Shield / Magellan Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Federal plans) Aetna CHAMPVA (for family of US veterans) Also vendors with local Regional Centers. **Service Areas** Serve families within approximately a 30-mile or 30-minute radius of their centers. Our coverage includes: - Greater San Diego County Riverside County San Bernardino County Temecula area Imperial Valley area Ventura County **Telehealth Options** ABA telehealth services may be available when clinically appropriate, as determined by a BCBA Diagnostic evaluations may be conducted via telehealth for younger children when appropriate, though in-office visits may be recommended based on clinical need ****ACES**** **Contact:** 855-223-7123 **Website:** [Our Services | ACES (acesaba.com)](https://www.acesaba.com/our-services) **Services:** Early Intervention before age 5, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health therapy, Learning Center, After School, home-based therapy, school support services. **Insurance:** [Client Information Form · Patient Portal (powerappsportals.com)](https://ascendacesaba.powerappsportals.com/my-information-create/) **Location:** - Chula Vista - Carlsbad - Corona - Concord - Escondido - El Cajon - Irvine - Modesto - Murrieta - Otay Ranch - Riverside - Rancho Bernardo - San Diego ****Autism Consultants**** **Contact:** Call (949) 474 5577 for Orange County and Inland Empire or (858) 272-2662 for the San Diego County. **Website:** [Autism Consultants](https://autismconsultants.com/) **Services:** Diagnostic evaluations, Functional Behavior Assessments, One-one-One ABA Therapy, School shadowing, Parent education and training, Social skills groups, and Vocational Training **Insurance:** - Aetna - Anthem - Blue Cross - Blue Shield - MHN - Molina - Tricare - ASC is a vendor with the following Regional Centers: Inland Regional Center, Regional Center of Orange County and San Diego Regional Center. ASC are also open to working with other Regional Centers that are not listed. **Location:** Corona: 1101 California Suite 204 Corona, CA 92881 Irvine: 17752 Sky Park Circle Suite 140 Irvine, CA 92614 San Diego: 5075 Shoreham Place Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92122 Chula Vista: 344 F Street Suite 100 Chula Vista, CA 91910 ****Autism Society of Inland Empire**** **Contact:** (951) 220-6922 **Website:** [https://ieautism.org/](https://ieautism.org/) **Services:** Autism Society Inland Empire connects people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. ****Autism Learning Partners**** **Contact:** (855) 295-3276 Ext. 276 **Email:** intake@autismlearningpartners.com **Website:** [https://www.autismlearningpartners.com](https://www.autismlearningpartners.com) **Services:** Provides autism diagnostic evaluations for children 18 months through 5 years of age at its Orange County location. Autism Learning Partners does not provide diagnostic evaluations directly at their [other locations](https://autismlearningpartners.com/locations/). Instead, Autism Learning Partners helps families connect with a local diagnostician who has the shortest available wait time and accepts the child's insurance, regardless of age. Once the evaluation is complete, they coordinate follow-up services and can provide ABA therapy when appropriate. ****Behavior Frontiers**** **Contact:** 888-922-2843 **Website:** [Behavior Frontiers — Applied Behavior Analysis ABA Treatment for autism](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/) **Services:** Center-Based ABA, School-Based ABA, Community-Based ABA, In-home ABA. Autism diagnostic services are offered through Behavior Frontiers' network of psychologists, with virtual and in person available (ONLY virtual in the San Diego market as of March 2026). In many cases, there is NO COST to the family for the assessment. Call to see if you qualify. **Insurance:** - [Temecula/Murrieta Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/temeculamurrieta-ca) - [Riverside Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/riverside-ca) - [San Diego Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/san-diego-ca) - [North County San Diego Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/san-diego-ca) **Location:** [Find a Location Near You — Behavior Frontiers](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/bf-locations) [PDF document](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/Behavior Frontiers SD Insurance List 2026.03.25(3).pdf) ****Big Springs Educational Therapy Center & School**** **Contact:** 951-719-3738 and/or [jessicak@bigspringsedtherapycenter.org](mailto:jessicak@bigspringsedtherapycenter.org) **Website:** [Big Springs Educational Therapy Center & School](https://www.bigspringsedtherapycenter.com/) **Services:** Big Springs offers a Psycho-Educational Assessment that allows us to diagnose learning disabilities and develop appropriate recommendations for remediation, strategies, and techniques to improve the client's academic success. Big Springs Educational Therapy Center provides one-on-one remedial sessions for children in several areas: Educational Therapy Speech and Language Therapy Language Enrichment Writing/Written Expression Dysgraphia **Insurance:** - ABA Services: Anthem, Molina and Magellan - Psycho-Educational Assessment: Out-of-Pocket ($1,500) **Location:** 41769 Enterprise Circle N. Suite 101, Temecula, CA 92590 ****Brain Works Behavioral Health**** **Contact:** 858-914-1347 and/or office@sdbrainworks.com **Website:** [https://brainworksbehavioralhealth.com/](https://brainworksbehavioralhealth.com/) **Services:** 18+ months for Behavioral evaluations, 2 years and up for Neuropsychological evaluation, 3 years and up for Autism evaluations. Diagnostic Evaluations: - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Learning Disorders - Memory Disorders - Neurodevelopmental/Behavioral Disorders - Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussions - Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE’s). Treatments: - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved treatment for depression, with studies showing its efficacy for patients who have not responded to traditional therapies. - TMS for Teens Research to date suggests that TMS shows promising, well-tolerated benefits for teens by reducing symptoms of depression and related mood disorders when standard treatments have not been effective. **Insurance:** Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, CHG, Cigna, Magellan, Medicare, Molina, Optum, Sharp, Tri-West, United and IEHP **Location:** 311 F Street Suite 208, Chula Vista, CA 91910 6190 Cornerstone Ct E STE 216, San Diego, CA 92121 28999 Old Town Front Street #204, Temecula, CA 92590 71780 San Jacinto Drive, Suite F3, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 6809 Indiana Ave Ste 171, Riverside, CA 92506 - Opening July 20th, 2026 4000 Barranca Pkwy #250 Irvine, CA 92604 6528 Greenleaf Ave, Whittier, CA 90601 ****Centria Autism**** **Contact:** 855-772-8847 **Website:** [https://www.centriahealthcare.com/](https://www.centriahealthcare.com/%C2%A0) **Services:** Centria Autism has a team of Licensed Psychologists that provide diagnostic evaluations for children suspected of having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our evaluations focus specifically on areas related to ASD and assess an individual’s skills across multiple areas of development including communication, social skills, and cognitive abilities. For markets where we do not offer services currently, our team of specialists can help connect you with a provider in your area that provides diagnostic evaluations. **Additional Services:** ABA Service, Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI), In-Home Therapy, Center-Based Therapy, Developmental Screening Test. **Insurance:** Representatives can assist with explanation of insurance benefits for processed claims. Contact (248) 436-4592 **Location:** [https://centriahealthcare.com/locations/california/](https://centriahealthcare.com/locations/california/) ****Comprehensive Autism Center (CAC)**** **Contact:** 951-813-4034 **Website:** [https://cac.co](https://cac.co) **Services:** Diagnostic and ABA services up to age 6. Evaluations are only completed in Temecula and San Diego clinics. **Insurance:** - For Diagnostic Evaluations: Aetna, CHG, IEHP, Molina, Magellan, Optum, Sharp and Tricare - For ABA Therapy: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, CHG, IEHP, Optum, Sharp **Location:** - Temecula: 26720 Ynez Ct. Temecula, CA 92591 - Oceanside: 3355 Mission Ave, Ste. 221 Oceanside, CA 92058 - Riverside 3600 Lime St., Ste. 612 Riverside, CA 92501 - San Diego 3655 Ruffin Road, Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92123 ****Cornerstone Mental Health Clinic**** **Contact:** 619-640-3266 **Website:** [https://www.kickstartsd.org/cornersote-program](https://www.kickstartsd.org/cornersote-program) **Services:** Cornerstone Mental Health Clinics are designed to meet the mental health needs of children ages 5-17 who are Medi-cal eligible or without insurance in San Diego County, by providing individual family group and psychiatric services at the client’s school home or clinic. Services offered include: Family-Centered Mental Health Services, Evaluation & Assessment Services, Psychiatric Evaluation, School-Based Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Family and Group Therapy, Parent Instruction and Support, Behavioral & Play Orientation Therapy **Insurance:** Medi-Cal only **Location:** 6244 El Cajon Blvd., Ste. 14 San Diego, CA ****Cortica**** **Contact:** 888-885-5068 or 858-251-7901 **Website:** [https://www.corticacare.com/](https://www.corticacare.com/) **Services:** We combine medical care with behavioral and developmental therapies to support neurodiverse children more completely, and more successfully. Diagnostic assessments for autism, ADHD, developmental delays and the full range of developmental differences. Other services include: ABA, Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Music Therapy along with counseling services. Pre-K Readiness Early Intervention Program is an intensive group therapy program for children with autism, ages 2 to 6, prepares them for mainstream kindergarten. **Insurance:** - Aetna - Anthem Blue Cross - Blue Shield - Cigna - HealthNet - Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - MultiPlan - Tufts Health Plan - UnitedHealthcare - Medi-Cal plans accepted: Magellan Health, Optum and Beacon Health **Location:** - 5870 El Camino Real, Ste 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008 - 7525 Metropolitan Dr, Ste 302, San Diego, CA 92108 - 7090 Miratech Dr, San Diego, CA 92121 ****Coyne & Associates**** **Contact:** - Molly Fay - Regional Director for San Diego County - 760-815-9536 - Anbir Bobolts - Inland Empire Regional Director - 760-815-7772 **Website:** [Home - Coyne & Associates (coyneandassociates.com)](https://coyneandassociates.com/) **Services:** Early Start Program (12–36 months) funded through California Regional Centers. ABA Intervention Services (3 to 12 years old) Home-based behavioral services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related developmental disorders. **Insurance:** - Blue Shield (Magellan) - United Behavioral Health (Optum) - Anthem Blue Cross - Aetna - Kaiser (Easter Seals) - Medi-Cal Programs - Kaiser-Easter Seals - Molina Healthcare (San Diego & Inland Empire regions) - Care 1st (San Diego region) **Location:** San Diego and Inland Empire Regions ****Dr. Tanya Mesirow**** **Contact:** 951-775-4057 **Website:** [https://drtanyamesirow.com/](https://drtanyamesirow.com/) **Services:** Dr. Mesirow is a licensed clinical psychologist in Temecula specializing in psychological and neuropsychological evaluations in children, adolescents and adults demonstrating a variety of neurological issues including learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Ages 5 years old and above. **Insurance:** - PPO - Cash pay - Superbill provided for out-of-network insurances **Location:** 28991 Old Town Front St. STE #102 Temecula, CA 92590 ****Inland Regional Center**** To receive Regional Center services, a person must meet requirements that are defined by law. These requirements are called Eligibility Criteria. The link will explain Eligibility Criteria and the laws that establish these requirements. [Eligibility & Intake Application process](https://www.inlandrc.org/eligibility/) [Information Packet for Individuals & Families](https://www.dds.ca.gov/individuals-and-families/new-information-packet/) San Bernardino County Intake: (909) 890-3148 Riverside County Intake: (951) 826-2648 ****Dr. Charity Plaxton-Hennings Psy.D MPH**** **Contact:** 909-553-0547 **Website:** [https://mentaltherapy.io/psychologist/dr-charity-ann-plaxton-hennings-psyd-san-bernardino/](https://mentaltherapy.io/psychologist/dr-charity-ann-plaxton-hennings-psyd-san-bernardino/) **Services:** Comprehensive evaluations for autism, learning disabilities, ADHD, and executive function disorders. Two visits required - one for developmental history and one for the evaluation, ages 2-18 years old. **Insurance:** Does not accept insurance – averages $3,500-$4,000 **Location:** 1881 Business Center Dr, Suite 11, San Bernardino CA ****HealthPro Pediatrics**** **Contact:** (951) 303-8255 **Website:** [https://www.healthpro-heritage.com/pediatrics/temecula-ca/](https://www.healthpro-heritage.com/pediatrics/temecula-ca/) **Services:** Diagnostic Evaluations, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, ABA Therapy, Feeding Therapy. **Insurance:** PPO plan, TriWest, and Kaiser. **Location:** 41769 Enterprise Circle North Ste 104 & 105 Temecula, CA 92590 ****Help Me Grow Inland Empire**** **Contact:** 888-464-4316 **Website:** [https://helpmegrowie.org/](https://helpmegrowie.org/) **Services:** Care coordination targeted to families’ needs. Helps families with children ages 0-5 find and access developmental and behavioral health services as well as community resources based upon social determinants of health needs (e.g., food bank, housing). Developmental screening (ASQ & ASQ:SE), SDOH screening, and care coordination. **Location:** San Bernardino and Riverside County ****Hope Comprehensive Center for Development**** **Contact:** 951-595-4673 [info@hopeccd.com](mailto:info@hopeccd.com) **Website:** [https://hopeccd.com/](https://hopeccd.com/) **Services:** Diagnostic Psychological Evaluations, ABA, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Social Skills Training, Sensory Integration/Processing, Self-Help Skills Training, Parent Training, IEP Support **Insurance:** - Psychological Assessments: IEHP, Tricare - ABA: IEHP, MHN, Magellan, BCBS, Federal, Anthem, Cigna (Evernorth), Aetna, UHC - Speech Therapy: IEHP, Alpha Care Medical Group, Vantage Medical Group, Tricare, Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna - Occupational Therapy: IEHP, Alpha Care Medical Group, Vantage Medical Group, Tricare, Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare **Location:** 41760 Ivy Street #101 Murrieta, CA 92565 ****Inland Empire Autism Assessment Center of Excellence**** **Contact:** (909) 799-3777 **Website:** [IEAACE](https://www.autismassessment4ie.org/) **Services:** Evaluation for neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Referrals must be made by a medical provider; detailed instructions on website. **Insurance:** IEHP, Loma Linda University Risk Management, Out-of-Pocket. . Please call the center at (909) 799-3777 to speak with a clinic administration regarding this option or email them at [info@ieaace.com](mailto:info@ieaace.com) **Location:** Riverside and San Bernardino ****Maxim Healthcare Services**** **Contact: San Diego** (619) 299-9350 **Temecula** (951) 694-0100 **Website:** [Maxim Healthcare | Home Healthcare Services](https://www.maximhealthcare.com/) **Services:** Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy uses a flexible, empathy-based approach consisting of psychological, educational and developmental techniques specifically tailored to the needs of the child. **Insurance:** - Anthem Blue Cross of CA - Blue Shield of CA - California Children’s Services - California Plus Care Network - California Regional Centers (varies by locale) - CalOptima - Century Pacific - CHOC (Southern CA) - CPMG (CA only) - Pacific Health Alliance - PacifiCare of CA - PrimeCare Medical Network - Rady Children’s Hospital (Southern CA) - SCAN Health Plan (LA Inland Empire, Ventura Counties) - Secure Horizons - SCIF (State Compensation Insurance Fund of CA) - First Choice Health - Go 2 Medical - Health Net of CA - Kaiser Permanente - Medi-Cal (EPSDT and NF/AH Waiver) - Medicare (varies per office) - United Healthcare Community and State - Veteran’s Administration - Workers Compensation - Medi-Cal Managed Care including but not limited to: - Aetna Better Health of CA - Alameda Alliance for Health - Anthem Blue Cross - Blue Shield of CA Promise Health Plan (formerly Care1st) - CA Health and WellnessCentene - CalOptima - CalViva Health - CenCal - Central CA Alliance for Health - Community Health Group - Contra Costa Health Plan - Gold Coast Health Plan - Health Net - Health Plan of San Mateo - Inland Empire Health Plan - Kaiser - LA Care - Molina Healthcare of CA - Partnership Health Plan of CA ****Pinnacle Counseling and Testing Services**** **Contact:** 951-396-5701 **Website:** [www.pinnaclecounselingca.com](https://www.pinnaclecounselingca.com) **Services:** Specializing in psychological testing (neuropsychological testing, academic testing, therapeutic assessments, autism evaluations, vocational assessments, employment evaluations) and treatment of anxiety, trauma, OCD and depression. Services available for children, adolescents and adults. They provide an array of therapeutic services targeting anxiety including exposure therapy, selective mutism telehealth groups, and other selective mutism treatments. **Insurance:** Out of pocket - An itemized superbill will be provided for clients’ submission to insurance companies for possible reimbursement. **Location:** 2727 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 340 San Diego, CA 92108 41856 Ivy Street, Suite 205 Murrieta, CA 92562 ****Quality Life Group - Dr. Kotomori**** **Contact:** 951-684-2627 **Services:** Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist offering autism assessments for children age 5-17 years old. **Insurance:** - IEHP - Cigna - Aetna - Blue Cross - HealthNet - Optum - United Healthcare **Location:** 6529 Riverside Ave Suite 133 Riverside, CA 92506 ****Rady’s Developmental Evaluation Center (DEC)**** **Contact:** 858-966-5817 **Website:** [https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/developmental-evaluation-clinic/](https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/developmental-evaluation-clinic/) **Services:** DEC offers developmental evaluation and referral services for infants and preschoolers as well as neuropsychological evaluations. Patients younger than 6 years old are eligible for assessment. **Insurance:** - Private insurance and PPO - Molina, IEHP and straight Medi-Cal (only for children younger than 6 years old) **Location:** 25170 Hancock Ave., Suite 250 Murrieta, CA 92562 ****Rady Children’s Hospital Autism Discovery Institute (ADI)**** **Contact:** 858-966-7453 **Website:** [https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/autism-discovery-institute/](https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/autism-discovery-institute/) **Services:** - ADI Diagnostic and Treatment Center offers the full range of services including diagnostic evaluation, behavioral intervention, social skills groups, parent training. - PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) - a 16 week program. - PC-DBT (Parent Child Developmental & Behavioral Therapy) - Project ImPACT (Improving Parents as Communication Teachers) **Insurance:** - Commercial Self Pay - IEHP (only for children under 6 years old) **Location:** 25170 Hancock Ave. Murrieta, CA 92562 ****Southern California Psycho-Educational Services**** **Contact:** 951-221-4673 **Website:** [https://www.disorders.org/therapist/dr-ric-addison/](https://www.disorders.org/therapist/dr-ric-addison/) **Services:** Provides psychological, school neuropsychological and educational evaluations and diagnoses psychological disorders related to learning. Dr. Addison performs Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) for various school districts. **Insurance:** Does not accept insurance – cash pay **Location:** 25096 Jefferson Ave Ste B-137 Murrieta, CA 92562 ****Willowbrooks Behavioral Health**** **Contact:** 818-918-6429 **Website:** [**https://www.willowbrooksbh.com/**](https://www.willowbrooksbh.com/) **Services:** Only offers Full psychological evaluation for diagnosis - one time service, no therapy. All zoom services currently. **Insurance:** - Anthem Blue Cross - IEHP - MHN (limited) - Molina **Location:** - 29995 Technology Drive, Suite 200 Murrieta CA 92563 - 5050 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 150 San Diego CA 92123 ****SEARCH Center - UC Riverside**** Contact: (951) 827-3849 Services: SEARCH focuses on the screening and educational needs of children in the Inland Empire. Their services, which are provided without cost, are primarily aimed at assessing and finding referrals for children with autism spectrum disorder, and serving low-income and/or Spanish-speaking families. As part of their mission, SEARCH also conducts research aimed at helping families of children and youth with autism, in both community and classroom settings. Location: The screening clinic is by appointment only and located at The Eady Center, 3363 Watkins Drive, Riverside CA. [https://searchcenter.ucr.edu/form/search-intake-information#no-back](https://searchcenter.ucr.edu/form/search-intake-information#no-back) ****WellPsyche Medical Group Inc**** **Contact:** 424-339-0459 **Website:** [https://wellpsyche.com](https://wellpsyche.com) **Services:** WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. **Insurance:** - Aetna - Allegience - Anthem - Blue Cross - BlueCross - BlueShield - Cigna - Evernorth - First Health - GEHA - Health Net - MHN | Health Net - Magellan - Meritain Health - Scripps **Location:** Many in-person locations: [https://wellpsyche.com/locations.html](https://wellpsyche.com/locations.html) ****As You Are – Virtual Autism Diagnostic Evaluations for Kids**** **Contact:** 866-219-8595 **Website:** [Virtual Autism Diagnostic Evaluations for Kids | As You Are](https://asyouare.com/) **Services:** Physicians are specially trained to conduct evaluations for autism virtually using an evidence-based approach and assessments. Their evaluation process can be completed in just three individual virtual video appointments, including a clinical interview (discussion with the physician), standardized behavioral observation and results visit. *Depending on the needs of the child, additional appointments may be required. **Insurance:** Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, TRICARE, United Healthcare. Don’t see your health insurance provider listed? Don’t get discouraged! As You Are support team will review a child’s insurance benefits with their parent or guardian before the first appointment. To get started families can contact their support team at 866-219-8595. **Location:** Virtual ****Behavior Frontiers**** **Contact:** 888-922-2843 **Website:** [Behavior Frontiers — Applied Behavior Analysis ABA Treatment for autism](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/) **Services:** Center-Based ABA, School-Based ABA, Community-Based ABA, In-home ABA. Autism diagnostic services are offered through Behavior Frontiers' network of psychologists, with virtual and in person available (ONLY virtual in the San Diego market as of March 2026). In many cases, there is NO COST to the family for the assessment. Call to see if you qualify. **Insurance:** - [Temecula/Murrieta Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/temeculamurrieta-ca) - [Riverside Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/riverside-ca) - [San Diego Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/san-diego-ca) - [North County San Diego Insurances](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/san-diego-ca) **Location:** [Find a Location Near You — Behavior Frontiers](https://www.behaviorfrontiers.com/bf-locations) [PDF document](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/Behavior Frontiers SD Insurance List 2026.03.25(1).pdf) ****Child Psychology Center**** **Contact:** 858-480-5150 **Website**: [https://www.childpsychcenter.com/](https://www.childpsychcenter.com/) **Services:** Child Psychology Center provides evidence-based mental health services for children, teens, caregivers, and families, including individual therapy, parent coaching, professional consultation, and psychological assessments/testing. Services support concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, autism, behavioral challenges, and related developmental or emotional needs. **Age Range:** 2.5 years through 25 years **Insurance:** Tricare West, Lyra EAP, and out-of-network benefits/superbills. [https://www.childpsychcenter.com/fees-and-insurance](https://www.childpsychcenter.com/fees-and-insurance) **Location:** 2945 Harding Street, Suite #201 Carlsbad, CA 92008 and Telehealth ****Positive Psychology**** **Contact:** 858-876-7779 [Psychologist@PositivePsychologyInc.com](mailto:Psychologist@PositivePsychologyInc.com) Website: [https://positivepsychologyinc.com/welcome](https://positivepsychologyinc.com/welcome) **Services**: ADHD & Autism Evaluation Insurance: Tier 1 – Autism/ADHD exploration ($1800) Tier 2 - Comprehensive Autism or ADHD assessment ($3500) Tier 3—Comprehensive Assessment ($4800) ****Psychology 360**** **Contact:** (858) 877-3601 and [inquiry@psych360.com](mailto:inquiry@psych360.com) **Website:** [https://psyc360.com/](https://psyc360.com/) **Services:** Specialize in assessments and evaluations to help clarify diagnoses and identify the best supports and interventions for children, adolescents, and adults. [https://psyc360.com/evaluations-overview/](https://psyc360.com/evaluations-overview/) **Ages:** 2 years and older **Insurance:** Out-of-network. Accepts HSA/FSA and sometimes fees can be reimbursable: [https://psyc360.com/fees/](https://psyc360.com/fees/) **Locations:** 6265 Greenwich Drive #230, San Diego, CA 92122 and Virtual throughout California. ****Willowbrooks Behavioral Health**** **Contact:** 747-224-2090 **Website:** [https://www.willowbrooksbh.com/](https://www.willowbrooksbh.com/) **Ages:** 2 years and up **Services:** Only offers Full psychological evaluation for diagnosis - one time service, no ABA therapy. Virtual Services only. **Insurance:** - Anthem Blue Cross - IEHP - Molina - Cencal MediCal ****WellPsyche Medical Group Inc**** **Contact:** 424-339-0459 **Website:** [https://wellpsyche.com](https://wellpsyche.com) **Services:** WellPsyche Medical Group provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. **Insurance:** - Aetna - Allegience - Anthem - Blue Cross - BlueCross - BlueShield - Cigna - Evernorth - First Health - GEHA - Health Net - MHN | Health Net - Magellan - Meritain Health - Scripps **Location:** Many in-person locations and Virtual The requirement that a physician or other qualified provider obtain approval from a health insurer before prescribing a specific medication.