Psychological Assessments
Making sense of symptoms, deepening self-understanding, and guiding personalized care.
A psychological assessment, also known as a psychodiagnostic assessment, is a comprehensive assessment that examines your social, emotional, physical, and behavioural symptoms in order to identify and, when warranted, diagnose a mental health disorder. A psychological assessment can be helpful in identifying unhelpful symptoms and/or patterns that perpetuate and maintain dysfunction. Psychological assessments can also be used in a variety of contexts to help you obtain necessary resources and/or accommodations at school or work, as well as help you gain access to a variety of community programs.
Among the many possible reasons one might value having a psychodiagnostic assessment, some common reasons include:
Exploring whether a mental health diagnosis may help bring clarity to your experience
Gaining clarity about emotional, behavioural, and/or relationship challenges
Better understanding concerns that may appear similar on the surface
Supporting applications for short- or long-term disability
Helping you access accommodations at work or school
Informing personalized treatment planning and collaboration among care providers
Providing documentation to support care planning or other formal needs
Supporting referrals to therapy, medication, or other services
Revisiting or clarifying a previous diagnosis or past treatment experience
Building insight into personal strengths, coping patterns, and areas for growth
Helping with decision-making about what kinds of support may be most helpful
Offering a second opinion when past diagnoses or treatment have not fully fit
Identifying factors that may be contributing to distress or feeling stuck
Clarifying the impact of past experiences, including stress or trauma
What to expect during your testing
Step 1: Clinical Consultation
20 minute discussion about your challenges, history & experiences via phone.
Approximately 20 minutes.
Step 2: Diagnostic DSM-5 Criteria Review
Assessment of symptoms across multiple life areas, ruling out other conditions.
Step 3: Evidence-Based Testing
Comprehensive questionnaires measuring symptoms Autism or ADHD.
Step 4: Results & Treatment Plan
Assessment of symptoms across multiple life areas, ruling out other conditions.