Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments in Washington DC
Ray Julie Kovac PHD has been dedicated to providing expert psychological, educational, and neuropsychological evaluations since 2015. Our practice focuses on identifying individual strengths and weaknesses through comprehensive assessments tailored to children, adolescents, and adults. With over 25 years of experience in clinical psychology, Dr. Ray employs evidence-based methodologies to evaluate cognitive, academic, and emotional functioning. Our services include psychoeducational evaluations, neuropsychological testing, ADHD assessments, and admissions evaluations for independent schools. We prioritize creating a comfortable environment for clients while delivering timely, actionable results.Dr. Rays expertise is complemented by her role as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at The George Washington University. Our team is committed to supporting academic success, behavioral improvement, and social-emotional well-being through personalized assessment strategies. We offer complimentary 15-minute phone consultations to help clients determine the most appropriate services for their needs. Located in Washington, D.C., we serve individuals seeking clarity and solutions for learning and developmental challenges. Our evaluations are designed to provide concrete steps for improvement while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and care.
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Neuropsychological Evaluations
ADHD Assessments
Admissions Evaluations
Social-Emotional Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical psychology experience with specialized assessment expertise.
- Our evaluations deliver actionable insights for academic, behavioral, and emotional improvement.
- We provide timely results with admissions evaluations completed within five business days.
- Our practice combines private practice excellence with university-level academic expertise.
- We create personalized assessment plans tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Services
Psychoeducational Evaluations
Comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations assess academic achievement and cognitive abilities across reading, writing, math, verbal, nonverbal, memory, and processing speed skills. These evaluations determine if academic performance aligns with cognitive potential while identifying learning barriers. Our assessments provide actionable recommendations for educational interventions and accommodations.
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Neuropsychological assessments examine higher reasoning, language skills, processing abilities, visual-motor coordination, and memory functions. These tests identify brain inefficiencies affecting learning and social-emotional development. Our evaluations help create targeted strategies to address cognitive challenges impacting academic and daily functioning.
ADHD Evaluations
ADHD evaluations measure attention and executive functioning skills through comprehensive testing. We assess how these factors impact academic performance, behavioral patterns, and social interactions. Our evaluations combine psychoeducational and neuropsychological data to develop effective management strategies for school and home environments.
Admissions Evaluations
Specialized admissions evaluations for independent school applications provide timely, standardized assessments within five business days. These evaluations meet school requirements while identifying candidates' cognitive and academic capabilities. Our reports help families navigate competitive admissions processes with comprehensive psychological documentation.
Social-Emotional Evaluations
Social-emotional evaluations combine clinical interviews and standardized testing to understand emotional functioning. We assess how emotional factors affect behavior and academic success through structured psychological measures. Our evaluations help develop interventions for emotional regulation and social interaction challenges in educational settings.
People
Julie Kovac Ray, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ray has 25+ years of clinical psychology experience, specializing in assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She earned her doctorate from The George Washington University and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor there. Her expertise includes psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and ADHD evaluations.
Questions
What age groups do you assess?
We evaluate children, adolescents, and adults seeking academic, cognitive, or emotional assessments.
How long does an evaluation take?
Admissions evaluations are completed within 5 business days; comprehensive evaluations within 15 business days.
What types of assessments are available?
We offer psychoeducational, neuropsychological, ADHD, social-emotional, and independent school admissions evaluations.
Do you provide treatment services?
Our practice focuses on assessment services rather than ongoing treatment programs.
How to schedule an appointment?
Call 202-422-4004 or complete our online contact form for scheduling and consultation requests.
