About CPS
Psychological Assessments
ECEI and NDIS Participants with existing mental health diagnoses
Attempting to Access ECEI and NDIS
Personal Use
Diagnoses for School Use
Dr. Marvin is a Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Marvin provides the following assessments:
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Accessing the ECEI (early intervention pathway) or NDIA for the first time
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Young child (3-9) needing diagnosis confirmation to transition to NDIS package
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Scheduled and Unscheduled Plan Reviews - assessments for current diagnoses
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Psychological Reports for Change of Situation
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Diagnostic purposes for school use
Dr. Marvin Can Diagnose
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, PTSD and CPTSD, Intellectual Disorders (verbal and nonverbal) and Borderline Personality Disorder. Clinical Psychologist DO NOT prescribe medications.
Wait Times:
Since Kristin does not do any long term therapy, currently, assessment appointments are readily available generally within 7-14 business days.
Reports take approximately 3-7 days to complete.
From referral to receiving your draft copy of the report to review, this can be anywhere from 1-3 weeks.
The General Process
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Email (admin@comprehensivepsychologicalservices.com.au) or call (0447188425) Dr. Marvin to find out availability in your area. Dr. Marvin covers South East Queensland, though wait times might be slightly longer depending on our location. An intake form will be emailed to you for you to fill up.
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Telehealth may be an option- please enquire
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If all goes well, a time/date will be scheduled and some assessments may be sent to you via link beforehand.
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The assessment process is around 2-3 hours in person or telehealth (some restrictions with telehealth apply). The appointment involves a clinical interview, gathering information, and completion of several assessments that can't be emailed.
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Dr. Marvin will then score, interpret, read through all other reports etc, and start writing the report. This takes 3-7 business days.
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A draft will be sent to you for review. When you are happy, a PDF signed copy will be sent to you for your dissemination.
Financials
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Depending on SOO many variables, the whole process is around 5-14 hours. Information in your referral, your location, previous "unofficial diagnosis" documents, and complexities make that number vary.
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If you are privately paying, rates are $225/hr. There is no Medicare rebate as of yet.
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Invoicing occurs weekly. Payment plans are available for private pay.
About Dr. Marvin
Kristin is a Clinical Psychologist, has been a clinical psychologist for 15+ years in the USA and Australia, has worked as an NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator since 2020, and she is extremely well versed in assessment for the NDIA and mental health.
She holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Masters Degree in forensic psychology, both obtained in the USA. Kristin is passionate about working with clients with chronic pain, physical, mental, or intellectual disabilities, anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout and living with a terminal illness.
Kristin has been a private practitioner in her own private practices, worked in school settings as a school counsellor, has been an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) psychologist, prison psychologist, and many other roles throughout her career in the United States including teaching at the University level and public speaking.
Whilst her psychology experience has been in the United States, Kristin's 25+ year career in mental health
has been extensive, and is relevant to Australia.
Kristin moved back to Australia in June 2020, after having been away since the age of 9.
Kristin enjoys running, teaching and attending dance fitness classes several days per week, gardening, road trips, cooking and baking, world-travel (41+ countries/6 continents!), and most importantly spending time with family and friends.
In 2022 she completed her first book, The Reluctant Caregiver: How to Survive the Rollercoaster Called End-of-Life Care of a Family Member, for those looking after the terminally ill. It can be found on Amazon. Link below
Contact Us
Services available to most NDIS participants in Queensland though some area exclusion areas may apply
Email admin@comprehensivepsychologicalservices.com.au or call 0447188425
Business Hours
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday-Friday
Some Saturdays if needed
