Dr. Paula Klanot

PsyD(she/her)

Find clarity, confidence, and support through comprehensive ADHD evaluations

Virtual sessions · Florida
Works with ages 8 to 25+
36+ years in practice
Empowering
Solution-oriented
Supportive

Biography

Hi, I’m Dr. Paula. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience in various settings. I believe every individual deserves a chance to succeed and lead a fulfilling life. Psychological testing can give us a clearer picture of a person's strengths and how those strengths can best be used to navigate life’s challenges. A thorough evaluation can not only lead to an accurate diagnosis but can also result in access to further supports and needed interventions at any age.

Specializes in

ADHD

Anxiety

School & Social Issues

Self-Esteem

Stress

Executive Functioning

Treatment Method

You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.

Evaluations

Style

Empowering

Solution-oriented

Supportive

Cultural fit

Communities I have meaningful experience working with.

Neurodivergent Youth (ADHD, Autism, Learning Differences)

Adoptive & Foster Families

High-Achiever & Academic Pressure

College Transition / Launching Young Adults

Education

PsyD, Clinical Psychology

Florida Institute of Technology · 1990

MS, Clinical Psychology

Florida Institute of Technology · 1988

BA, Psychology

Pitzer College · 1986

Certifications

National Register of Health Service Psychologists

National Register of Health Service Providers · 1992

PSYPACT Certification

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) · 2025

Professional memberships

American Psychological Association · member since 1990

Verified by Emora Health

License: Florida / PY4925

Licensed Psychologist (PsyD), licensed in 11 states · NPI 1982498754

Reviews

5.028 reviews

Kids and teens open up to Dr. Paula Klanot

Parents on children and teens who opened up, trusted their clinician and looked forward to sessions.

I loved my initial session and felt very heard and understood. I felt very comfortable with her and am looking forward to future appointments.

An Adult client · Sep 26, 2026

It was great to have testing for my son! He seemed very comfortable

Parent of an 8 year old · Sep 9, 2026

Dr. Paula connected with my 17-year-old son easily and made the testing enjoyable.

Parent of a 17 year old · Mar 12, 2026

Parents kept in the loop

Parents on check-ins, guidance and being part of their child’s care.

She was absolutely fantastic! From the beginning, she made both of us feel very comfortable and took the time to explain everything thoroughly throughout the entire process. I never felt rushed, and I really appreciated how clearly she walked me through the results and what they meant. What stood out to me most was that she didn’t just stop at the diagnosis. She also talked with me about what I should consider moving forward, gave helpful guidance for the future, and was very encouraging. I left feeling much more informed, supported, and confident about the next steps for my son. I would absolutely recommend her to any parent looking for someone who is knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough, and truly cares about helping families.

Parent of an 8 year old · Sep 15, 2026

Dr. Paula was SO wonderful. It felt like she truly took the time to get to know my son at his core, his strengths and challenges. She was so thorough in providing information about his diagnosis, next steps, and things to watch out for as we move forward.

Parent of an 11 year old · Nov 20, 2025

Dr. Klanot was incredible! She really took the time to speak to me about my daughter and get to know her. She was very kind and open minded to our thoughts and feelings. She is not only thorough but really goes the extra mile to inform and educate you to help you understand.

Parent of a 7 year old · Nov 6, 2025

All other reviews

Dr. Paula is absolutely amazing! She’s kind, friendly, professional, courteous and certainly takes her time in allowing questions to be answered. She is extremely thorough and leaves no question unanswered. Dr. Paula is wonderful! We look forward to working with her in the future! I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Parent of a 13 year old · Oct 15, 2026

Has listened and understood everything we needed. Was very patient with haidyn and overall a great experience.

Parent of an 8 year old · Oct 13, 2026

I love how easy it was to share what we are facing and how we now have a plan to move foward and get done answers

Parent of a 15 year old · Sep 10, 2026

Very kind, understanding, and patient

Parent of a 10 year old · Sep 8, 2026

She was really helpful and easy to talk to. She explained what to expect and was very open about the process

Parent of an 8 year old · Sep 2, 2026

The process flowed smoothly. She worked really well with my son. She was able to keep my son focused and bring his attention back to her when he started to get distracted.

Parent of an 8 year old · Jun 26, 2026

Exceptional- kind and explained everything very well

An Adult client · Apr 17, 2026

Dr. Paula was very compassionate and understanding.

Parent of a 17 year old · Mar 9, 2026

My son had a great time! He was all excited telling all about his test to the family. And honestly it is not easy to see him talking that much.

Parent of a 16 year old · Mar 5, 2026

Dr. Klanot was really sweet and made me feel heard. I felt very hopeful after our first session, I’m looking forward to continuing seeing her.

An Adult client · Mar 5, 2026

Dr Paula was amazing. She asked a lot of questions and was paying attention to the answers building up trust from my son. We are very happy.

Parent of a 16 year old · Mar 2, 2026

Very kind and relatable. He is looking forward to next session!

Parent of a 15 year old · Feb 23, 2026

Dr klanot is very thorough and patient. Very communicative. Loved working with her.

Parent of a 10 year old · Feb 23, 2026

Dr. Paula was very helpful with my daughter. She took down all my concerns and was very helpful. Dr. Paula made my daughter feel welcomed. Great experience!

Parent of an 11 year old · Feb 3, 2026

My daughter seemed to enjoy the session. She didn’t seem overwhelmed afterwards.

Parent of a 10 year old · Nov 20, 2025

The doctor was so nice, she completely understood my family and she made me feel very comfortable. This is the best doctor in the world

Parent of an 8 year old · Nov 6, 2025

Very thankful for the evaluation.

Parent of a 16 year old · Oct 23, 2025

Meted standards, helpful work.

Parent of a 16 year old · Oct 16, 2025

Dr. Klanot was wonderful! Very nice and very thorough! I did not expect to get as much valuable information about my child as I received. I will forever refer her services.

Parent of a 7 year old · Oct 15, 2025

Understanding, comprehended,. It went good start.

Parent of a 16 year old · Oct 7, 2025

new experience for me, I think we got a good start.

Parent of a 16 year old · Sep 29, 2025

Dr. Paula is super easy to communicate with and my child feels comfortable with her.

Parent of a 9 year old · Jun 5, 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does our first session look like?

In our first session, we will spend some time getting to know each other and gathering information. This will allow me to determine what we need to focus on in the evaluation and how to best proceed. And, of course, I will try to address any questions or concerns you (or your child) may have! We will talk about what to expect with the next two evaluation and feedback sessions, what information we can gain from the testing, and what the evaluation can provide in terms of recommendations and support.

How long does the evaluation process take?

Typically, the entire process will take 2-3 weeks and will consist of an initial (information gathering) session, a testing session, and a feedback session. Timely completion of the parent/self-report questionnaires will expedite this process. After the testing and all forms are complete, I can finish the final report and hold the feedback session with you approximately one week later.

For what ages do you provide ADHD evaluations?

I provide ADHD evaluations for ages 8 - 45 years.

Do you provide Autism evaluations as well?

I am currently providing just ADHD evaluations. This is my specialty and I am choosing to focus only on this. If I suspect you or your child may benefit from being evaluated for Autism as well, I will refer you to another specialist who can provide this.

What are your hours? Do you offer after school hours?

I do offer after school hours. My hours are typically Monday - Friday 1 - 6 pm EDT, but I can occasionally offer appointments outside of this range when requested.

What does the testing session consist of?

After our initial session, I will email you several self-report and/or parent-report questionnaires to complete online. If your child is younger, I will do these with him/her during our testing session. During this session, we will complete several different performance-based measures that will consist of different tasks that require auditory attention, working memory, and various executive functions. There are no right or wrong answers, as I am simply looking for patterns in how you or your child approach the tasks.

Where should the testing session take place?

You or your child will want to be in a quiet room with minimal distractions, away from the usual household disruptions. You will want to make sure you have a reliable internet connection and a comfortable place to sit. A desk is not required and you will not need paper or pencil, but you may want to have a drink handy. Breaks can be provided as needed. If your child is being tested, you will want to be within reach (although typically not in the same room, as this can be distracting). If your child is especially anxious or has other special needs, we can be flexible about arrangements.

Can I get school/work accommmodations for child or myself if the evaluation results in an ADHD diagnosis?

Yes, if there is an ADHD diagnosis, the report will include a recommendation for accommodations. I will suggest a number of specific accommmodations that I feel you or your child could benefit from (now and possibly later). This will allow you to begin the process of requesting a 504 Plan for your child or reasonable accommodations within your workplace. During the feedback session, we can discuss how to go about requesting these accommodations.

State

Insurance name

	With insurance	Self-pay
First visit	$0-$40	$250
Testing	$0-$52	$2,300

Insurance accepted

In network with these plans in Florida:

+ 5 more plans

With insurance, that is your copay or coinsurance; if your plan has a deductible you haven't met yet, you may pay more until you do. We confirm your cost before your first session. Check your exact cost