Clarity delivered with care.
Dr. Nina Kayce provides comprehensive psychological consultations and evaluations for children, teens, and young adults throughout Maryland — and will never push your family into testing you don't need.
Parents often seek psychological assessments to:
A steady, experienced guide for your family.
Dr. Nina Kayce is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience providing assessment and treatment services for children, teens, and young adults in hospital, community, and college settings. Throughout her career, she has worked collaboratively with pediatricians, schools, and other healthcare providers to support diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, accommodations, and educational interventions.
Dr. Kayce believes that every individual possesses a unique combination of strengths and challenges, and that accurate diagnosis is the foundation for meaningful support and growth. She is highly trained in a wide range of psychological assessment tools and develops individualized evaluation batteries tailored to each individual's specific needs and goals. Her comprehensive evaluations provide clear, actionable recommendations regarding diagnoses, treatment planning, academic accommodations, special education services, standardized testing accommodations, and future planning.
She personally conducts every evaluation from start to finish and works closely with families to ensure that services are thoughtful, individualized, and relevant. Known for her direct yet reassuring style, Dr. Kayce explains findings in clear, easy-to-understand language and provides practical guidance that helps families confidently move forward.
Dr. Kayce earned her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland and her M.S. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Maryland. During her doctoral training, she specialized in child clinical psychology, completing advanced training in psychotherapy and psychological assessment in both hospital and community settings. She also received specialized training in working with children with complex medical conditions, including diabetes, feeding disorders, and genetic conditions. Following completion of her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, she joined the faculty as a psychologist, providing psychotherapy, conducting evaluations, supervising trainees, and facilitating social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
In addition to her work with children and teens, Dr. Kayce has extensive experience supporting college-age students and young adults. Through her work with disability support services in higher education, she assisted students with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and physical health conditions. This experience provides her with a strong understanding of the transition to college, available academic supports and accommodations, and the challenges often faced by young adults as they navigate increasing independence.
Her approach is simple: provide clear answers, practical recommendations, and a personalized plan that families can understand and put into action.
A closer look at her clinical focus.
A clear, three-step path to answers.
Dr. Kayce will never recommend testing that isn't necessary, and she's just as quick to point families toward a simpler path when one exists.
Diagnostic Interview and Consultation
A complimentary 15-minute call, followed by a 120-minute interview to understand your concerns and goals.
Comprehensive Testing
In-person, standardized testing tailored to your child, teen, or young adult, completed in one or two visits.
Feedback & Roadmap
A written report and in-person feedback session, written in plain language families, schools, and treatment providers can act on.
Focused, personally conducted evaluations.
Psychological Evaluations
Comprehensive, individually tailored assessments, including:
Educational Accommodations
Individualized testing batteries designed to support specialized school admissions, standardized testing accommodations, and IEP/504 planning.
Parent Consultations & Transitions
Guidance on behavioral management, developmental benchmarks, social skills, and academic placement — plus support for young adults navigating the transition from high school to college.
Therapy Referrals
Dr. Kayce provides psychological assessment and consultation services and does not offer psychotherapy. If you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your teen, or your young adult, Dr. Kayce is pleased to recommend Jonah Green and Associates, LLC, a highly respected mental health practice serving children, teens, and families throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
The practice's experienced clinicians provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, social, and relationship concerns. To learn more about their services, please visit their website or review their full range of offerings here.
To inquire about availability or schedule an appointment, please contact Jonah Green and Associates, LLC at 301-466-9526 or jonah@jonahgreenandassociates.com.
Fees and Insurance Reimbursement
Dr. Kayce operates as a fee-for-service practice, and payment is due at the time of each appointment. While she does not participate with medical or mental health insurance plans, she will provide an itemized receipt (superbill) that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Because insurance benefits vary significantly among plans, families are encouraged to contact their insurance provider directly to understand their mental health coverage, out-of-network benefits, applicable deductibles, and reimbursement procedures. Depending on your policy, you may be eligible for partial or full reimbursement of services. Please note that reimbursement cannot be guaranteed, and Dr. Kayce is unable to determine or verify individual insurance benefits.
During the initial consultation, Dr. Kayce will discuss recommended services and provide an estimated cost before any evaluation is scheduled.
Diagnostic Interview and Consultation
Includes a comprehensive clinical interview, review of available records and rating scales, and discussion of clinical impressions and recommendations. A written summary may be provided when appropriate.
Comprehensive Hybrid Evaluation
This evaluation combines remote and in-person appointments and typically includes:
The assessment battery is tailored to the individual's needs and may include measures of intellectual functioning, academic achievement, cognitive skills, attention, executive functioning, learning differences, and emotional-behavioral functioning. A comprehensive written report is provided following the feedback session.
All testing is personally administered and interpreted by Dr. Kayce.
Admissions Testing
Designed for private school admissions and educational planning, this evaluation includes:
All testing is personally conducted by Dr. Kayce. A WIAT-4 academic achievement assessment may be added for an additional fee if requested or recommended.
If you have questions about fees, billing, or determining which evaluation best meets your needs, these topics can be discussed during the initial consultation.
A calm, easy-to-find space in Bethesda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in working with Dr. Kayce. The information below addresses some of the questions families ask most often. Every individual and family is unique, and Dr. Kayce looks forward to discussing your specific concerns and goals during your consultation.
What should I expect during the initial consultation?
The initial consultation is conducted remotely via secure video conference. Prior to the appointment, you will receive paperwork and office forms by email so that you can review and complete them in advance.
You will also be asked to provide any relevant records, such as previous psychological evaluations, report cards, standardized test results, work samples, IEPs, 504 Plans, or other educational and medical documentation.
During the consultation, Dr. Kayce will review your paperwork, discuss office policies, gather relevant developmental, educational, medical, and social-emotional history, and explore your concerns. The goal of the consultation is to develop a thorough understanding of the individual's needs, answer your questions, and determine the most appropriate recommendations or evaluation plan.
What are your evaluations like, and why might an evaluation be helpful?
Every evaluation is individually tailored to address the specific questions and concerns that bring a family to the practice. Dr. Kayce's reports are written for multiple audiences, including families, schools, pediatricians, college disability support offices, and other professionals, helping everyone work together to support the individual's success and well-being.
Families often seek an evaluation when they have concerns about:
Evaluations can help identify strengths, clarify diagnoses, guide treatment planning, and inform educational recommendations and accommodations. Schools, colleges, disability support offices, and standardized testing organizations often require current evaluations when students request accommodations such as extended time or other testing supports. Some private schools may also require evaluations as part of the admissions process.
Depending on the referral question, the assessment may include measures of intellectual functioning, academic achievement, attention, memory, language, executive functioning, fine motor skills, and emotional-behavioral functioning. Parents, teachers, and, when appropriate, the individual being evaluated may also be asked to complete rating scales to provide additional information.
Please note that Dr. Kayce does not conduct forensic, custody, or court-ordered evaluations.
Do you accept health insurance?
Dr. Kayce is an out-of-network provider and does not participate with insurance plans. Payment is due at the time services are provided.
Upon request, you will receive documentation that may be submitted to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Because coverage varies by plan, families are encouraged to contact their insurance provider directly regarding benefits, deductibles, and reimbursement requirements.
Please visit the Fees and Insurance section for additional information.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Dr. Kayce accepts:
Many families are also able to use Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to pay for services. Please confirm eligibility with your plan administrator prior to your appointment.
Can you communicate with other providers or schools?
Yes. With appropriate written consent, Dr. Kayce can collaborate with pediatricians, psychiatrists, therapists, teachers, educational consultants, disability support staff, and other professionals involved in an individual's care.
Consultation with outside providers often helps ensure a more comprehensive understanding of strengths, challenges, and support needs. When appropriate, Dr. Kayce may also conduct classroom observations and provide consultation regarding educational planning, accommodations, and other recommendations following an evaluation.
Authorization forms can be completed during the consultation process to allow communication with designated individuals.
Can you prescribe medication?
No. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Kayce does not prescribe medication. Medication management is typically provided by physicians, such as psychiatrists, pediatricians, primary care providers, or other medical specialists.
If medication may be beneficial, Dr. Kayce can collaborate with medical providers and share relevant evaluation findings that may assist with treatment planning and decision-making.
Let's discuss your testing needs.
If you have questions about psychological testing, consultation services, or whether an evaluation may be appropriate, Dr. Kayce welcomes the opportunity to connect with you. Please complete the contact form to the right, and she will personally respond to your inquiry by phone and/or email. Please note that this practice specializes in psychological evaluations and consultations and does not provide therapy services.