Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Huntsville, AL
Ledbetter Psychological Services has been dedicated to improving mental health outcomes since 2017, providing comprehensive psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Our practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, specializing in diagnosing ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Christie Ledbetter, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, leads our team in creating personalized treatment plans that address each client's unique needs. We serve the North Alabama region including Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur, while also offering services to clients in surrounding states. Our commitment to social justice ensures a nonjudgmental environment for individuals of all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and belief systems.Through evidence-based assessment methods and a focus on client education, we empower individuals to achieve greater self-awareness and improved quality of life. Our collaborative approach extends to working with prescribing physicians when medication becomes part of a treatment plan. With flexible insurance options and a HIPAA-compliant client portal, we strive to make mental health care accessible and convenient. Our thorough assessment process, typically completed over 6-8 weeks, ensures accurate diagnoses and effective treatment recommendations. As lifelong learners, we continuously integrate new research findings into our practice to maintain the highest standards of care.
Services
ADHD Assessment
Mood & Trauma Assessment
Child & Adolescent Assessment
Anxiety Assessment
Learning & Academic Assessment
Personality & Bariatric Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized psychological assessments since 2017 with evidence-based diagnostic methods
- Our team provides personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- We specialize in ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and learning disabilities
- Accepted by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurance plans
- Committed to social justice and nonjudgmental mental health care
Services
ADHD Assessment
Our comprehensive ADHD assessment identifies attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through clinical interviews and standardized psychological measures. This diagnostic process helps determine appropriate treatment strategies for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing attention-related difficulties. The assessment includes initial consultation, testing sessions, and detailed feedback with personalized recommendations.
Mood & Trauma Assessment
Specialized assessment for mood disorders and trauma-related conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. Through structured clinical interviews and validated assessment tools, we identify specific emotional health concerns to develop targeted treatment plans addressing each client's unique needs and experiences.
Child & Adolescent Assessment
Developmentally appropriate psychological assessments for children and teens addressing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Our child-focused evaluation process helps identify learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, and other mental health concerns while maintaining a supportive environment for young clients.
Anxiety Assessment
Diagnostic evaluation for various anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, OCD, and social anxiety. Using evidence-based assessment methods, we identify specific anxiety patterns and their impact on daily functioning to create effective treatment strategies tailored to each individual's needs.
Learning & Academic Assessment
Comprehensive assessment to identify learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. This evaluation process helps determine appropriate educational accommodations and interventions for students experiencing academic difficulties across different age groups.
People
Dr. Christie Ledbetter
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ledbetter is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Psy.D. from Adler University. She specializes in psychological assessment and has practiced privately since 2017. Her expertise includes ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorder evaluations for diverse populations across the lifespan.
Latasha Woolcock
Psychometric Technician
Latasha Woolcock holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Alabama A&M University. As a psychometric technician, she administers psychological assessment measures under Dr. Ledbetter's supervision, bringing five years of clinical psychology experience to support client evaluations and treatment planning.
Questions
What psychological assessments do you offer?
We offer ADHD, anxiety, mood disorder, trauma, learning disability, and bariatric psychological assessments. Our evaluations include initial interviews, standardized testing, and comprehensive feedback sessions with personalized treatment recommendations.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna insurance plans. For other insurance providers, you'll pay directly and receive a statement for potential reimbursement. Self-pay options are also available for those without insurance coverage.
What ages do you assess?
We provide psychological assessments for children aged 7 through adults up to 65 years old. Our evaluation methods are adapted to suit different developmental stages while maintaining clinical accuracy across all age groups.
How long does the assessment process take?
The complete assessment process typically spans 6-8 weeks, including three phases: initial interview, testing sessions, and final feedback. This timeline allows for thorough evaluation while accommodating clients' schedules.
Are sessions confidential?
All communications are confidential except in cases involving self-harm, court orders, child/elder abuse, collection actions, or transmittable disease concerns. We maintain HIPAA-compliant electronic records and secure client portal communications.
What are your office hours?
Our office operates Monday-Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with last appointments scheduled at 4:00 PM. We currently don't offer evening or weekend appointments to maintain consistent service quality.
