Learning Disability Assessment Resources

Students possessing diagnosis of a specific learning disability will be accommodated through the Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) office. In order to qualify for academic accommodations, students will need verification of their diagnosis from a qualified professional. Diagnostic guidelines can be found here.

Students seeking diagnosis may find the following resources useful. SBP is in no way affiliated with these agencies and provides this listing as only a referral suggestion for outside ADHD testing and diagnosis.

If these referrals do not meet your needs, please contact the BMAC Mental Health Case Management Team.


Referral Listings

Mackenzie Abraham, Ph.D. 
310-363-1136

Location 
2200 Pacific Coast Highway 
Suite 201 
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 

Email 
mabraham@drmackenzieabraham.com

  • Reduced fee: $100/hr for BMAC students

Jacob Palm, Ph.D.
562-283-8348 

Location 
Southern California Center for Collaborative Assessment 
5855 E. Naples Plaza 
Suite 206 
Long Beach CA 90803

  • Flat fee determined after consult

Psych Lab Psychology Center
562-684-1300 

Location 
3950 Long Beach Blvd. 
Suite 101 
Long Beach, CA 90807

Email 
help@psychlab.us

  • Students who identify as being referred by BMAC will receive a 10% discount.

Apryl Owens, LEP, NCSP 
213-446-6817

Licensed Educational Psychologist 
#2900 Nationally Certified School Psychologist 

Location 
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Email
aprylowens1@gmail.com 

  • Offers a discounted rate for students without insurance

Valerie Maxwell, Ph.D. 
310-546-8583

Location 
Manhattan Beach, CA 

Email 
ldneuropsych@gmail.com

  • Accepts all insurance
  • No Slide Scale

Robert Dienstag, Ph.D. 
562-596-2142

Location 
5122 Katella Ave. 
Suite 305 
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Ali Zandi, Psy.D., MFT 
714-797-5445

Locations 
Seal Beach & Huntington Beach 

Email 
ali@sealbeachcounseling

  • Accepts most private insurance plans

Dr. Duggan and Associates 
562-433-7652

Location 
4137 East 7th Street 
Long Beach, CA

Rodric B. Rhodes, Ph.D., LCSW 
562-618-0451 

Locations 
4137 East 7th Street 
Long Beach, CA

7901 S. Painter Ave. 
Suite 3 
Whittier, CA 90602

Karen J. Miller, Ph.D.
626-583-3228

Clinical Neuro-Psychologist (PSY #16756) 

Location 
65 N. Madison Ave 
Suite 340 
Pasadena, CA 91101

Email
dr.karenmiller.phd@gmail.com 

  • Sliding Scale available

Learning Dynamics, Inc.
310-85-LEARN [855-3276]

Location 
22837 Ventura Blvd. 
Suite 200 
Woodland Hills, CA 91364 

Summit Center
310-478-6505

Location 
3868 W. Carson St. 
Suite 214 
Torrance 90503

Norooz Clinic Foundation
714-386-9171

Location 
1560 Brookhollow 
Suite 212 
Santa Ana, CA 92705 

Email 
info@noroozclinic.com

  • Psychoeducational Assessments: $1500-2500
  • Sliding Scale available

Crossroads Institute for Psychotherapy and Assessment 
424-201-1600

Location 
Offices in Los Angeles and Torrance 

  • Aetna PPO, Anthem (HMO & PPO), Optum, United Healthcare, MediCare
  • Sliding Scale available
  • Notify them that you are a BMAC student

Dr. Lana Delshadi
714-229-0094 (Los Alamitos)  
949-367-1200 (Laguna Niguel)

Locations 
10861 Cherry St. 
Suite 211 
Los Alamitos, CA 90720 

28281 Crown Valley 
Pkwy #140 
Laguna Niguel CA 

Email 
ldneuropsych@gmail.com

Erika Widera, Psy.D. & Chase Espinoza, Psy.D.
949-432-9173  (Newport Beach)
310-894-8893 (Los Angeles)

Locations 
4000 MacArthur Blvd. 
Suite 600 East Tower 
Newport Beach, CA 92660

10940 Wilshire Blvd. 
Suite 600 
Los Angeles, CA 90024

UCLA Psychology Clinic: Assessment & Testing
310-825-2305

Location 
2191 Franz Hall 
Box 951563 
Los Angeles, 90095-1563

Email 
ucla@psychclinic.hush.com

  • Sliding Scale available

Michelle Beakey, Psy.D.
562-799-6700 

Location 
6615 E. Pacific Coast Highway 
Suite 255 
Long Beach, CA 90804

  • MediCare
  • Costs $250-350

Jacqueline Freyre (Bloom Psychoeducational Services) 
562‐380‐2708

Location 
Downtown Long Beach

Email 
bloom.psychoeducational@gmail.com

  • Assessment Fee: $150/hour (plus an additional 10% discount to CSULB students)
  • ADHD Evaluation: 3‐5 hours

National Associations & Resources

International Dyslexia Association

Formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society. An international, 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia.

LD Online

The interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and children. Also offers FREE online e-mail newsletter.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Provides national leadership in support of children and adults with learning disabilities (LD) by offering information, resources, and referral services.

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)

Offers training and workshops on advocacy.

Learning Disability Association of America

The LDA is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law.