Eleonora Bass, Psy.D.
Founder, Supervisor, Executive Director; Licensed Psychologist
Psy.D.LP
Autism Diagnosis & Assessment
Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST)
Center-based in McKinney, TX
4.9(33 Google reviews)
Accepting new clientsTelehealthCenter-based
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Insurance
9 plans
Ages served
2.5–65+ (ASD testing from age 2.5; psychological testing from age 6; therapy from age 3)
Availability
Accepting new clients
Setting
Center-based · Telehealth
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian
Overview
Autism Diagnosis & Assessment in McKinney
Based in McKinney's North DFW corridor, BEST is a private psychological practice that offers thorough evaluations for autism spectrum disorder starting at age 2.5, alongside broader psychological testing for ADHD, mood disorders, learning disabilities, and more. Testing is conducted or directly supervised by licensed psychologists and licensed psychological associates who draw on objective data, personal history, and clinical observation rather than checklists alone. Therapy for ages 3 and up rounds out the services, with both in-person and telehealth options available.
Best for
Families in Collin County and surrounding North DFW communities who need a timely, insurance-covered ASD or psychological evaluation from a multilingual, licensed clinical team.
Their approach
Each evaluation synthesizes test data with an individual's lived history, producing a clinically grounded diagnosis and a customized treatment plan rather than a generic report. The practice's 30-plus combined years of clinical experience spans settings from community health to intensive in-home work, giving the team a wide diagnostic lens.
What to expect
New appointments are usually available within a week; major commercial insurers — including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Optum, and several others — are accepted for most testing services, and CareCredit is on file for out-of-pocket costs.
Services
Services & specialties
- Age Range
- 2.5–65+
- Deliverables
- written reporttreatment plandiagnostic clarification
- Typical Wait
- Same or next week
- Self Pay Range
- Academic testing $500 out-of-pocket; academic testing only
- Evaluator Types
- licensed psychologist
- licensed psychological associate
- psychometrist
- Telehealth Eval
- Yes
- Scope Of Testing
- ASDADHDmood disorderspersonality disorderslearning disabilitiesOCDPTSDTourette'sConduct DisorderODDneuropsychologicalacademicdisability evaluations
- Insurance For Testing
- Yes
The people
Meet the Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) team
Kent Little, LPA-IP
Clinical Director; Licensed Psychological Associate – Independent Practice
LPA-IPM.S.
Mr. Little's 13-year psychology career moved from adult inpatient psychiatric work to a seven-year specialization in outpatient psychological evaluations at a McKinney private practice before he joined BEST as Clinical Director. He focuses on clarifying complex diagnoses and mapping evidence-based next steps for clients across the DFW region.Read more
Tiffani Gaines, M.S.
Psychometrist/Intern (supervised by Dr. Bass)
M.S.
Tiffani holds a master's in Psychometrics and six-plus years in psychology, with prior roles in intake assessment and group therapy at an adult inpatient facility before focusing on psychometric testing. Her interests center on trauma, mood disorders, and serving individuals from marginalized and diverse backgrounds.Read more
Anaiya Baukman, LPA
Licensed Psychological Associate (supervised by Dr. Bass)
LPAM.S.EMDR TrainedGottman Method Level 3 Couples Therapist
Ms. Baukman conducts psychoeducational, diagnostic, and ASD evaluations across the lifespan, and brings six-plus years of evidence-based psychotherapy experience with adolescents and adults. Her therapeutic toolkit includes EMDR, CBT, and Gottman Method (Level 3), with a particular focus on complex trauma and relationship concerns.Read more
Jennifer Deliganis-Bess, LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor, Supervisor Designated
LPC-SM.S.EMDR trained
With more than two decades providing therapy to children eight and older through adults, Jennifer specializes in trauma, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD using EMDR, CBT, and expressive modalities such as play and sand tray. Her supervisor designation reflects advanced training across school, non-profit, clinical, and telehealth settings.Read more
Ashley Ibbotson, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Ph.D.LP
Dr. Ibbotson's decade of clinical work includes comprehensive psychological evaluations and therapy with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as social skills group facilitation for individuals on the autism spectrum. Her training includes an APPIC-accredited internship, two years of intensive in-home crisis intervention with youth, and time as an adjunct psychology professor.Read more
Kirsten Murry, M.A.
Psychometrist (supervised by Dr. Bass)
M.A.
Kirsten works primarily with children, adolescents, and adults on psychological assessments, with clinical interests in ASD, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental conditions; she also has experience leading social skills training with autistic children. She is currently completing a Psy.D. with a child and adolescent focus at The Chicago School in Dallas.Read more
Brittney Dean, B.A.
Psychometrist (supervised by Dr. Bass)
B.A.
Brittney brings five-plus years of assessment experience from the UNT Psychology Clinic, where she worked across all age groups and contributed to published clinical research. Her doctoral-level forensic psychology training at UNT informs a career direction aimed at assessment support for adolescents and their families.Read more
Melanie Gomez, B.S.
Psychometrist (supervised by Dr. Bass)
B.S.Certified Specialist in Psychometry (in progress)
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Melanie has prior assessment office experience scoring tests, connecting with patients and families, and learning about cognitive and psychological functioning across diverse populations. She is working toward a Certified Specialist in Psychometry credential and plans to pursue doctoral training in clinical psychology.Read more
Kayla Pennel, M.S.
Psychometrist (supervised by Dr. Bass)
M.S.
Kayla has two years of hands-on psychometry experience and a master's practicum covering children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients through both assessment and counseling. Her focused interests are ADHD, intellectual and learning disabilities, and personality disorders, complemented by a minor in Health Services.Read more
Payment
Insurance & payment
AetnaAnthemCignaBCBSUnited HealthcareOptumOscarBeaconUMR
Coverage can change, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Reputation
What families say about Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST)
4.9
33 reviews
Ratings and reviews sourced from Google.
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Good to know
Common questions about Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST)
How long is the wait for an autism evaluation at Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST)?
The typical wait for an evaluation is same or next week. An evaluation is also what unlocks insurance coverage for therapies like ABA, so booking early is often the most important first step.
Will I receive a report I can share with my child's school?
Yes — Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) provides a formal written evaluation report for your child's school and care team. That documentation can support IEP or 504 requests at school.
What insurance does Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) accept?
Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) works with plans including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare, Optum, among others. If your plan isn't listed it's still worth asking — provider networks change often, so confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
What ages does Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) serve?
Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) serves ages 2.5–65+ (ASD testing from age 2.5; psychological testing from age 6; therapy from age 3). If your child is near the edge of that range, it's worth reaching out — providers often make case-by-case decisions.
Does Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) offer telehealth?
Yes — Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) offers telehealth in addition to in-person care for families across Texas, where clinically appropriate. It can be a practical option for follow-ups or for families a long drive from the clinic.
Where is Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) located?
Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) is located at 3551 Eldorado Pkwy Suite 400, McKinney, TX 75070, serving families throughout McKinney and the surrounding area. If getting there is difficult, ask whether telehealth or in-home options are available.
Is Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) accepting new clients?
Behavioral Evaluation Services of Texas (BEST) is currently accepting new clients in McKinney. Sharing your child's age and insurance up front helps them tell you quickly whether they're a fit — availability can change fast.
Ratings sourced from Google. Autism Services Finder verifies listings but doesn’t endorse providers. Updated July 2026.
3551 Eldorado Pkwy Suite 400, McKinney, TX 75070
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