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Assessment for Adults

Like any good mechanic, it’s important to look “under the hood” to see how you’re doing and identify issues that could be interfering with your home and work life.

During an assessment, a mental health professional will gather information through observations, standardized tests, and other methods to get a clearer picture of your situation. From there, we help you put accommodations and supports into place to strengthen your ability to manage daily demands and improve your quality of life.

The goal of the assessment is to help you thrive by providing a clear, personalized path for personal growth and development. Our team will be there every step of the way to support you.

Is An Assessment Really Necessary?

It’s important to understand the full picture of yourself; your strengths, challenges, and everything in-between.

By identifying the barriers you may have faced during key developmental periods, you can create a clearer path forward that better supports your growth, learning, and ability to reach your full potential.

An assessment creates space for understanding and allows you to feel seen and heard. It can help turn uncertainty into clarity, and offers a perspective into your experiences while recognizing your strengths as powerful assets.

You deserve support as you move forward in life with greater confidence, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of who you are.

Areas of Concern

Learning

  • Difficulties with attention, concentration, or memory

  • Delays in academic skills (reading, writing, math)

  • Problems with problem-solving or reasoning

  • Suspected learning disability or intellectual impairment

Behavioural

  • Disruptive, impulsive, or aggressive
  • Difficulty following rules or instructions
  • Poor self-regulation or emotional control
  • Withdrawn or avoidant

Emotional

  • Persistent anxiety, depression, or mood swings
  • Excessive stress, fear, or emotional distress
  • Low self-esteem or lack of motivation
  • Trauma-related symptoms

Developmental

  • Delays in speech, language, or communication
  • Difficulty interacting with peers
  • Delays in motor or adaptive functioning
  • Suspected autism spectrum characteristics

How Does Assessment Work?

1. Intake

In this 1-hour meeting (online or in-person), you will meet with one of our mental health professionals to talk about your background history and current concerns. In collaboration with your psychologist, you will design a personalized plan for the remainder of your assessment ensuring every step meets your unique needs.

2. Testing

We will conduct an evidence-based assessment through scheduled testing blocks in a setting that is comfortable for you.

3. Feedback and Next Steps

Your psychologist will go over the results in a detailed, one-on-one feedback session with recommendations on next steps.

Take the first step and book an intake with one of our mental health professionals as early as tomorrow

Types of Assessment

Psychoeducational Assessment

Focuses on a cognitive and academic skills, as well as social and emotional functioning. A psychoeducational assessment includes tests of general intelligence (IQ), attention, memory, reading, writing, and mathematics.

Possible Diagnosis:

  • Learning Disability (LD)
  • Giftedness
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Intellectual Disability
Mental Health Assessment

Designed for individuals experiencing difficulties that are affecting their mental health and/or quality of life. The mental health assessment highlights the challenges yourr facing and provides personalized support and treatment.

Possible Diagnosis:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Other assessments that we offer:

  • ADHD Assessment
  • Autism Assessment
  • Gifted Assessment
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

A formal diagnosis is often required to access school and work-based accommodations. The psychoeducational assessment will provide practical strategies to support your success at school and at work.

Each assessment varies greatly in the amount of time required for completion and the process will be adjusted to suit your specific needs.

Appointments are paid after each individual session and a deposit is not required.

Contact Us Directly

To learn more about assessment or explore our more complex and specialized options, please reach out to us directly.