Various resources are available outside of Occidental’s campus, such as extra tutoring and more assessment providers. Listed below is a compilation of these resources and how to access them on your own.
Outpatient
Complete the Off-Campus Referral Request form to receive a reference for a therapist. The form includes a space to express payment ability and insurance information.
Inpatient
Further information is available on Emmons’ webpage.
Aurora Las Encinas
2900 East Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
For intake, call: (800) 792-2935
Call for Hours
Map and directions
BHC Alhambra
4619 N. Rosemead Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
For intake, call: (800) 235-5570
Call for Hours
Map and directions
Glendale Adventist Behavioral Health
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
For intake call: (800) 409-8347
Call for Hours
Map and directions
Existing resources
The resources listed below have reached out to Occidental to offer psycho-educational assessment services (testing that provides a full understanding of cognitive ability). Please note that it is not the policy of Occidental College to officially endorse providers in the community.
Learning Dynamics, Inc
Nicole Brown, Psy. D.
Executive Director
Woodland Hills, CA
(310) 855-3276
*As of September 2021, LDI takes Kaiser insurance.
Grey Matter Psychological Assessment
Testing Psychologist: Megan Johnson, PhD.
Stacy Amano, Ph.D.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-6044
*As of September 2021, does not accept insurance
Golden Hour Therapy (teletherapy)
Chandler Chang, Ph.D.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 455-8080
*As of September 2021, out-of-network reimbursement only; do not accept insurance.
Barbara Hoskins, Ph.D.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 683-1717
*As of September 2021, does not accept insurance.
Aspire Therapy Center
Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 345-1402
*As of September 2021, accepting Aetna insurance.
University of Southern California
Psychology Services Center
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 740-1600
Tips on finding a good assessment provider
- Some providers may not take your health insurance, so ask your provider if your insurance will cover the session. Then, find out how many sessions are covered by your insurance and if there are any extra costs that will not be covered.
- Some providers have different areas of expertise. Call the provider and ask if they have experience dealing with your concerns.
- Find out where the provider is located and which hours work with you. Ask the provider which issues will be addressed in the short term and which issues require long term treatment.
- Providers may charge you depending on how often you meet. Ask the provider their policy on cancellation, phone calls in between sessions, and alternative treatment for sick leave.
- No provider will be perfect for everyone. Find the provider that feels like a good fit and is comfortable for you.
Tell us about your experience
Though numerous assessment providers are listed and have expressed their availability to Occidental, there is always room for more options to ensure that every student receives testing that can lead to academic accommodations in a timely manner. For that reason, if you have visited a psycho-educational assessment provider that isn’t listed on Oxy’s webpage, you are encouraged to email the provider’s information to Disability Services at accessibility@oxy.edu. Your response can then be looked over later, and the provider’s information made available to more students. In your email, please ensure that you include the name and contact information (phone number, email) of the provider. Then, consider answering questions such as:
- Would you recommend this provider to the rest of Occidental?
- Did they feel supportive/trustworthy/professional?
- What were their strengths and weaknesses?
- How did you hear about this provider?
- How quickly did the provider get back to you with results?
The resources listed below have reached out to Occidental to offer educational support to students. Please note that it is not the policy of Occidental College to officially endorse providers in the community.
ADHD Collective
Adam Muller, Director + ADHD Coach
(615) 881-9656
adam@adhdcollective.com
www.adhdcollective.com
Educational Therapist/Life Coach
Debra B. Hori, M.A., ET/P
(626) 862-3571
Debra@DebraHori.com
https://www.debrahori.com
CVS
Target
- Eagle Rock (14 minute walk from campus, slightly smaller store)
- Colorado Blvd (6 minute drive from campus)
Amazon Link for hearing aid batteries