Psychology & Diagnosis
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What is a Psychological Assessment?
A psychological assessment is conducted if you would like a diagnosis for your mental health or if your current therapist needs assistance understanding your full mental health landscape.
Psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health problems and disorders to understand an individual's cognitive, emotional, and behavioural profiles.
- A psychologist cannot prescribe medications but can diagnose your condition
- Psychologists can provide talk therapy to help you manage your symptoms
- They can administer psychological testing
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Why Get A Psychological Assessment?
An assessment can help you identify the root cause of your current mental state
- Addiction
- Chronic Stress & Burnout
- Parenting Coaching
- ADHD
- Eating Disorders
- Phobias
- Adjustment Disorders
- Mood/Anxiety Disorders
- PTSD
- Anger Issues
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- LGTBQ2+
- Bipolar Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Complicated Grief
- OCD
- Substance Abuse
- Anxiety & Depression
- Panic Disorder
- Trauma
Benefits Of Psychological Assessments
A psychological assessment gives you a complete understanding of your mental health so you can work with your Psychologist or Therapist on an effective treatment plan.
For Kids, Youth, & Adults
- Gain an in-depth understanding for your mental health and set goals.
- Monitor or evaluate progress in treatment or therapy plan
- Understand the underlying conditions of your mental health
For Families
- Precisely understand the root cause of problems
- Find strategies to address the problems
- Find new ways to communicate emotions
For Couples
- Work on your relationship issues & challenges with an impartial therapist
- Learn how to better communicate and listen
- Identify triggers and patterns that harm the dynamic
Do I Need to Get a Psychological Assessment?
Getting a Psychological diagnosis can help you fully understand the root cause of your mental health. It can be used as a means of support, cope with emotional distress, and get a better understanding of your situation.
Here are some scenarios in which Psychological diagnosis can become a helpful tool:
- You are having difficulty regulating your emotions
- Your performance has declined at work or school
- You are noticing changes in your appetite and sleep
- You experienced emotional or physical trauma
- You are not enjoying activities you did before
- You were recently diagnosed with a mental health disorder
- You notice you are repeating unhealthy patterns
- You want to improve yourself
- You need some guidance to make an important life decision
- You want to get a better understanding of yourself
Are still unsure if a psychological diagnosis is right for you? Get in touch with our Care Team to book a free consultation.
What To Expect From Your Psychological Assessment?
Get matched with a Psychologist
Contact us today or book a free consultation at your preferred time and we'll help you find the right Psychologist for you.
Attend 3-4 sessions
Your Psychologist will ask a variety of questions, administer testing, and use different talk therapy modalities to arrive at a diagnosis.
Get a diagnosis & report
Your Psychologist will hand you a report with the findings for you to keep for your medical records.
Your Psychology Questions Answered!
These long titles can be confusing and intimidating! Here’s a breakdown of what each kind of professional offers:
- Psychotherapists and Social Workers offer talk therapy. Their education and experience are comparable, and they are often covered under the same line item in insurance policies.
- Psychologists often have a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and are able to perform assessments and give medical diagnoses. They also offer talk therapy.
- Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the prescription of medications for mental health concerns.
Our team of leading experts work together to make sure their patients are receiving the best care we can offer.
Yes, our Psychologists can offer talk therapy appointments as well. Visit our team page to find the best Psychologist for your needs.
The price of a session varies depending on the practitioner’s credential and duration of the service. To see prices, please go to our booking page and select the service and practitioner of your interest.
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Psychology vs Psychotherapy vs Psychiatry
Psychotherapy
Umbrella term for specialists that use talk therapy to treat mental conditions.
Can be administered by Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists or Social Workers
Psychiatry
Focus on medical care and medication management
Can also diagnose mental health conditions
Provide talk therapy or counselling
Psychology
Focus on diagnosing and administering tests for mental health conditions