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Krystel Salandanan, PsyD(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Doctor of Psychology, PsyD

Washington

ADHD-Autism spectrum disorder-Developmental disorders-Learning disabilities-Neuropsychological testing-Psychological evaluations & testing -

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Accepting in-person & online

Out-of-network with insurances

$275-$325

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

MindRoot Institute is led by Dr. Krystel Salandanan, a licensed neuropsychologist with specialized training in neurodevelopmental assessment and complex psychological presentations. We serve children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, learning differences, executive functioning challenges, and other neurodevelopmental profiles. Our evaluations also assess social, emotional, behavioral, and personality functioning. Services are provided in person at our Seattle office, with intake and feedback appointments conducted through our secure remote platform.

At MindRoot Institute, every mind is a good mind. Our mission is to help individuals understand how their brains work empowering insight, growth, and well-being. MindRoot Institute recognizes that each mind is dynamic, shaped by lived experience, relationships, culture, and the systems that surround it. This philosophy guides every evaluation and interaction.

MindRoot Institute’s approach is deeply integrated and grounded in global and multicultural perspectives. Identity is understood as inseparable from cognition, development, and functioning. Assessments synthesize cognitive, academic, executive, and emotional data into cohesive, personalized reports that translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for home, school, work, and broader life contexts. MindRoot Institute is committed to delivering fully integrated, actionable reports within two weeks because meaningful clarity should not have to wait.

Message to clients

If you’re here, you’re probably looking for clarity. Maybe your child is bright but struggling in ways that don’t quite add up. Maybe you’re a high-achieving student who feels exhausted trying to keep up. Or maybe you’ve been told “everything looks fine,” yet you know something important has been missed.

At MindRoot Institute, we believe every mind is a good mind. The purpose of an evaluation is not to label you, but to understand how your brain works so you can move forward with confidence. When you understand your attention patterns, learning style, executive functioning, and emotional landscape, challenges begin to make sense. And when things make sense, they become manageable.

Our approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and deeply personalized. We look at the whole person, not just test scores. Identity, culture, lived experience, and environment all matter. We take the time to integrate cognitive, academic, and emotional findings into clear, practical recommendations that you can actually use at home, in school, or in daily life.

You will receive thoughtful, comprehensive answers within two weeks because meaningful clarity should not have to wait. If you’re ready for insight that feels validating, empowering, and actionable, MindRoot Institute would be honored to partner with you.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 13 years

MindRoot Institute, Founder, Director of Clinical Services, 2025 - Present

Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc., Trainer and Consultant, 2014 - Present

Lifestance Health, Clinical Neuropsychologist, 2021 - 2025

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Associate Adjunct Professor, 2015 - 2023

Behavioral Health Associates, Director of Neuropsychological Services, 2014 - 2022

Center for Cognitive Assessment, Neuropsychologist, 2016 - 2018

The Wright Institute, Psy.D., 2013

University of Washington, B.A., 2007

Licensure

Washington: PY61503568

Languages

English

Specialties

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation

Developmental disorders - Support coping with and understanding a child’s unique strengths and challenges; strengthening social and communication skills; parent training and coaching

Learning disabilities - Developing strategies for successful learning specific to one’s unique strengths and challenges

Neuropsychological testing - Evaluations of general brain functioning, as well as assessment for changes or impairments. Typically involves an interview, as well as series of tests.

Psychological evaluations & testing - A broad range of tests and assessments that may be used to identify present strengths, provide diagnosis clarity, and inform treatment goals

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Seniors (65+)

Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Krystel Salandanan is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$325 (60min)
Sliding scale:$275 - $325
Neuropsychological/psychological evals:$325 (60min)

Additional session information

Therapist's note

Neuropsychological and psychological evaluations are comprehensive services that typically involve 8-12 or more hours of clinical time, including interview, testing, scoring, interpretation, report writing, and feedback. Total fees reflect the full scope of this integrated process rather than a single session.