No. You do not need to be an existing client at Full Vida Therapy. This service is open to anyone who needs mental health documentation and is located in California.

The evaluation is a one-time telehealth appointment that typically lasts 45 to 60 minutes. You will also complete intake paperwork and brief screening tools before the session.

Full Vida Therapy provides independent psychological evaluations and any clinically supported documentation resulting from those evaluations. The practice does not complete provider certifications through the California EDD/SDI online portal.

If you are applying for California State Disability Insurance (SDI), you may need a treating provider to complete the EDD certification and any required ongoing disability updates. You are welcome to share your evaluation documentation with your treating provider if clinically appropriate.

You will need to provide the exact form required by your employer, school, or disability program before the appointment. Generic letters are not accepted by most employers — having the specific form ensures your documentation meets their requirements.

If no specific form is required, please let us know before your appointment so we can determine whether a narrative letter is appropriate.

Standard turnaround is 5 to 7 business days following your evaluation. Rush processing is available if you need documentation sooner — 24 to 48 hours (+$300) or 48 to 72 hours (+$200).

Your evaluation includes one primary form or one narrative letter, when clinically supported. Additional forms or documentation requested after the initial evaluation are billed separately.

If your employer requests clarification, additional information, or challenges the documentation submitted, a supplemental response letter can be prepared for an additional fee of $150–$200. A signed Release of Information is required before any communication with your employer or HR department takes place.

Requests for additional forms, insurer questionnaires, disability reviewer requests, or supplemental documentation beyond the original evaluation may require an additional fee depending on the scope of the request.

Direct communication with third parties requires a signed Release of Information from you. Any communication is limited strictly to confirming information already documented in your evaluation — nothing beyond that. The clinician does not advocate on your behalf or engage in ongoing back-and-forth with employers or reviewers.

No. Documentation is completed only when clinically supported based on your symptoms and functional impairment at the time of evaluation. The fee covers the clinical evaluation itself and is non-refundable regardless of the outcome or any decisions made by your employer, school, or disability program.

No. All services are self-pay. Payment is collected prior to the evaluation. Fees are non-refundable.

Yes. School accommodation letters are available for students who need academic support documentation based on mental health symptoms. The process is the same — a one-time evaluation via telehealth followed by a letter when clinically supported.

Extensions, renewals, and updated forms each require a new evaluation and updated screening tools, as documentation reflects your clinical presentation at the time of service. Renewal evaluations are $250.

There is no fixed list. Evaluations assess current symptoms and functional impairment at the time of the appointment. Conditions that commonly support workplace or disability documentation include anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, burnout, adjustment disorders, and other mental health conditions that affect day-to-day functioning.

Yes. Evaluations are available in both English and Spanish. (Evaluaciones disponibles en inglés y español.)

If additional support is needed after the evaluation process, referrals to trusted and experienced clinicians or specialized providers can be provided based on your needs and preferences

No. These evaluations are independent clinical assessments. Documentation is completed only when supported by the evaluation findings. Recommendations are based on clinical judgment rather than a requested outcome.

No. Recommendations are based solely on the clinical findings from your evaluation. While your requested documentation helps me understand your goals, any recommendations provided are based on my independent clinical judgment and the level of functional impairment identified during the evaluation.

Prior records and evaluations are welcome and are reviewed as part of the evaluation process. However, I do not offer complimentary record reviews or determine whether existing documentation is sufficient outside of a scheduled evaluation.

No. Full Vida Therapy does not provide Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters as part of this evaluation service. This service is limited to independent psychological evaluations for workplace, leave, disability, school, and housing-related accommodation documentation when clinically appropriate.