Services

At Introspection Beverly Hills all treatment begins with a psychodiagnostic assessment. The psychodiagnostic assessment is a semi-structured interview designed to diagnose and develop a treatment plan. Diagnostic formulations and treatment recommendations are provided to you by your doctor at the conclusion of the assessment. Psychotherapy treatment sessions are either 40 minutes or 60 minutes. If you opt to pay out of pocket for services, we accept all major credit cards. Fees for services will be charged to your credit card of choice at the time of check in, typically up to 24-hours prior to your appointment time. If you choose to use your insurance for services and we are in network with your health insurance carrier, your session fees will be billed to your insurance. We are in network with United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna, and Tircare. If you choose to use your health insurance for services and we are not in network with your health insurance carrier, upon request we will provide you a Super Bill. To find out the specific terms of your insurance policy and your out-of-pocket responsibilities please contact your insurance carrier.

This assessment is designed to screen plastic surgery patients for significant mental health problems that might render the surgery less effective than it otherwise might be. It addresses issues such as body Dysmorphic Disorder and helps manage the patient’s perceptions and expectations regarding the surgery. Optional follow-up treatment focuses on processing the patient’s thoughts and feelings about the surgery and establishing behavioral strategies that ensure positive lasting results after the surgery.

This assessment is designed to screen bariatric surgery patients for significant mental health problems that might render the surgery less effective than it otherwise might be. It addresses issues such as Eating Disorders, helps manage the patient’s perceptions and expectations regarding the surgery, and addresses healthy behavioral strategies following the surgery to increase the efficacy of the surgical procedure.

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is a personality Test that can only be administered, scored, and interpreted by a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. At Introspection Beverly Hills, if after a psychodiagnostic assessment Dr. Selkirk determines that there is a need for personality testing to shed further light on a diagnosis she will recommend and administer the MMPI to you.

This entails a full battery of assessments to determine whether an adult individual suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Recommendations for treatment are made subsequent to completion of assessment. Please note most insurance carriers only partially cover the fees for this service.

There are numerous reasons why medical, dental, or surgical doctors may seek peer consultation from a mental Health Specialist such as a Psychologist. Physicians are well aware of the connection between the mind and the body. They understand that any physical problem in the body also carries with it commensurate psychological concerns and worries for the patient. In an effort to best meet the needs of their patients, these doctors consult with a specialist in the mental health field who can address some of their concerns about the patient’s subjective experience of stress, fear, and emotional pain. At Introspection Beverly Hills we are experienced and sensitive to the consultation needs of our physician colleagues and welcome the opportunity to address your concerns about the mental well-being of your patients. Sessions are typically up to 60 minutes.

Consultation sessions are designed for non-patients who would like specialized guidance on how to use principles of psychology to improve communication and performance in interpersonal relationships. This service is especially useful for family members and loved ones of psychotherapy patients, who would like guidance on how best to communicate with the identified patient and support their progress. Sessions are typically up to 60 minutes.