Assessments Services

Psychological/Mental Health Assessment

A psychological assessment evaluates an individual’s overall mental health function, and can assist in understanding symptoms, personality, ways of coping, identify behavioural and emotional problems (anxiety, depression, adjustment) and problems in living. For example, after a motor-vehicle accident, workplace injury, or long-term disability, people can experience anxiety (driver anxiety), depressive mood (sadness, poor sleep), post-traumatic stress (nightmares, flashbacks), cognitive problems (difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness),  chronic pain and adjustment challenges that affect daily functioning.  A treatment plan for psychotherapy is developed to help people cope with or overcome symptoms so that you can return to living a life of meaning and purpose again. The assessment takes approximately 3 hours.

Psychoeducational Assessment

A psychoeducational assessment is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates if an individual has a learning disability or other conditions affecting learning.  It provides information about cognitive abilities, academic achievement, information processing, behaviour, and social-emotional functioning.  It looks at a variety of issues from cognitive, learning, ADHD, and mental health concerns such as anxiety; and makes recommendations to assist with learning and functioning at home, school, and work.  

The length and number of appointments for the assessment will vary depending on the individual’s age, their need, and the complexity of the assessment.  The timeframe for a typical assessment is approximately 7 to 8 hours.  

ADHD Assessment

Many individuals struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulse control which affect their functioning and makes it difficult to achieve their full potential.  ADHD assessments are conducted to establish or rule out a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Recommendations and accommodations are provided to assist with any struggles and achieving educational goals.  

Gifted Assessment

Gifted assessments assesses cognitive abilities (intelligence) and determines if a child is functioning above their age expectation and their intellectual ability is in the range that allows the child to be eligible for education programs dedicated to students considered gifted.  Some school board may require completion of both cognitive and academic testing. It is important to be aware that in Ontario each school board has their own specific criteria and cut-off scores for defining Gifted designation and access to programming.

These assessments are 3-5 hours.

Immigration and Refugee Assessment

Have you recently immigrated to Canada, do you hope to make it your permanent home; do you need a psychological assessment as part of your application for the Immigration and Refugee Board to determine eligibility to remain living in Canada?  Refugees are a vulnerable population who often face discrimination, employment, housing and health care challenges, and language barriers.  We can assist by conducting a comprehensive  psychological assessment that evaluates your immigration experience (i.e., war, persecution), psychological symptoms (i.e., anxiety, depression, trauma), the impact of separation from family members, coping abilities, and the possible psychological impact of being denied residency into Canada.  

The assessment takes approximately 4 hours.  If needed, translators are used when conducting assessment.  We can also provide assistance connecting you with culture-specific community resources.

Career Planning Assessment

This career planning assessment is for high school, college or university students and individuals looking to make a decision about their career (advancement, challenges, job change, growth).  It can help you to learn more about yourself and making important career decisions that is satisfying and suitable to you. It may be of benefit if you are unsure of your career path, deciding on an area of study or training, and making career planning. The assessment can help to identify learning styles, strengths and weaknesses, career alternatives consistent with your abilities (aptitude, skills, interests). It includes tests that identify personality factors which may enhance or interfere with career goals and learning potential. The assessment provides an outline of potential career choices and recommendation on how to achieve them. You will be given feedback and a copy of your career assessment report. If needed, career counselling will be suggested to assist in your career planning (i.e., education, interview skills, job search skills, resume writing).

Psychovocational Assessment

A complete evaluation of an individual’s psychological and occupational functioning pertaining academic achievement, intellectual capacity, personality, transferable work skills, vocational interests, and work aptitudes.  It can determine knowledge, skills, and aptitude in various areas such as job functioning and making decisions about training and employment; give a complete picture of the individual’s strengths, weaknesses or any obstacles; identify potential career options/paths; and help to develop strategies to meet vocational goals.  This assessment can be useful for people who are deciding on their education and training, making a career change, planning on entering the workforce for the first time, experiencing a change in their mental and physical health, re-integration into the work environment after an absence, or employment options. 

The assessment takes approximately 5 to 6 hours and includes a clinical interview, completion of test measures, feedback of finding, and recommendation on career/job options.  If needed, vocational counselling will be suggested to guide career development.