MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Our approach to assessments
Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and strength-based.
We look beyond test scores to understand the whole person in context, including developmental history, lived experience, and environmental fit.
Assessment is collaborative and paced, with care taken to reduce stress and ensure findings are meaningful, respectful, and practical.
Assessments we offer
Psychoeducational, ADHD, ASD
What we offer
These assessments are designed to understand how a person thinks, learns, focuses, & processes information. They integrate cognitive, academic, attentional & neurodevelopmental data to clarify strengths, challenges, and support needs across school, work & daily life.
Assessments may explore:
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Learning differences (reading, writing, math)
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Attention and executive functioning (ADHD).
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Autism spectrum traits and neurodevelopmental profiles
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Emotional and behavioural factors that impact learning and functioning​​
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Who its for
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Children, adolescents, and adults
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Students seeking academic accommodations or documentation
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Adults exploring late-diagnosed ADHD or ASD
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Individuals experiencing long-standing learning or attentional challenges
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Families and professionals seeking clearer understanding and guidance​​
What's included
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A comprehensive, supportive intake process
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A friendly, knowledgeable team to guide you through the assessment
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Tailored standardized testing
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Review of relevant history
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A detailed written report with clear recommendations
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A feedback session focused on understanding results and next steps.​​​​​​​​​
Cognitive Assessments for AISH & PDD
What we offer​
Cognitive assessments for AISH and PDD are designed to evaluate intellectual functioning, adaptive skills, and functional impact in order to support eligibility determinations and service planning. They focus on understanding how cognitive abilities affect daily living, independence, learning, and work capacity.
Assessments may include evaluation of:
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Intellectual functioning
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Adaptive functioning (conceptual, social, and practical skills)
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Developmental history and functional limitations
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Co-occurring conditions that may affect functioning
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Who its for
This service may be appropriate for:
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Adults applying for or renewing AISH
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Individuals seeking eligibility for PDD services
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Clients with suspected or established intellectual or developmental disabilities
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Families or support teams seeking clear documentation of functional needs​
What's included
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A comprehensive intake and history review
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Standardized cognitive and adaptive functioning measures
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A detailed written report aligned with Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and PDD documentation requirements
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Clear explanation of findings and next steps
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A feedback session to review results and answer questions
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PTSD & Trauma
What we offer
These assessments focus on trauma-related mental health conditions, including PTSD and associated functional impacts. They are structured to meet third-party documentation requirements while remaining clinically grounded and respectful of lived experience.​
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We evaluate how trauma may be affecting emotional regulation, memory, relationships, and daily life. Complex trauma refers to prolonged or repeated exposure to distressing events, often beginning in childhood, which can lead to a broad range of psychological challenges.
Our assessments provide insight and clear recommendations to support healing and recovery.​​
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Who its for
This service is intended for Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP members, and others seeking trauma-related assessment for benefits, treatment planning, or diagnostic clarification.​
What's included
Clients can expect a structured intake, standardized trauma measures, careful attention to emotional safety, a comprehensive report aligned with VAC or third-party requirements, and a feedback session focused on clarity, validation, and treatment-oriented recommendations.
Complex & Differential Diagnosis
What we offer
These assessments are designed for complex or overlapping presentations where symptoms do not fit neatly into a single diagnosis. The goal is to clarify what is driving current difficulties and to distinguish between possible explanations.
A complex assessment involves digging deeper to understand how different factors such as trauma, neurodivergence, medical conditions, emotional patterns, or developmental histories interact and shape everyday functioning.
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These assessments often include additional interviews, record review, and more detailed analysis to ensure we’re creating a complete and accurate picture.
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Who its for
This service may be helpful for individuals with layered, longstanding, or confusing symptoms; those who have received conflicting diagnoses; or those who feel previous explanations have not fully captured their experience. Complex assessments are also appropriate when there are significant medical or developmental histories, or when the questions being explored span multiple areas of life (school, work, health, relationships).​
What's included
Clients can expect an in-depth clinical interview, targeted assessment measures, thoughtful differential formulation, a detailed explanatory report, and a feedback session focused on meaning-making and treatment direction.
Integrative Therapeutic Assessment
What we offer
Integrative Therapeutic Assessment is a collaborative process that blends formal assessment with therapeutic exploration. Testing is used as a tool for insight, reflection, and change — not just diagnosis.​​
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Who its for
This service is well-suited for individuals seeking deeper understanding, those with complex emotional or identity-related questions, and clients who want assessment to feel supportive rather than clinical or detached.​
What to expect
Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting, assessment sessions that include reflection and discussion, a narrative-style report alongside formal findings, a feedback session focused on integration, and optional follow-up support.
This unique approach to assessment is collaborative, relational, and reflective.
Clients are active participants in the assessment process, with space to explore questions, patterns, and meaning as results emerge. We integrate narrative understanding with formal findings, supporting insight, self-compassion, and integration.
✔ Expert-Led Evaluations – conducted by licensed psychologists, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
✔ Convenient & Accessible– complete your assessment from the comfort of home. In-person appointments in Edmonton & Calgary.
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✔ Actionable Insights – clear, detailed reports to guide treatment and next steps.
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✔ Insurance & Direct Payment Options, payment plans also available – making assessments affordable and stress-free.
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Not sure where to start?
Request a free 15-minute phone consultation with our intake team who can help you decide the best kind of support for your situation.
