Psychological Assessment in Kingston
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At Centre Wellness, our skilled psychologists use a variety of tools and techniques to evaluate emotional and behavioural functioning.
Through this process, we gain a clear understanding of your unique challenges and strengths, enabling us to provide personalized recommendations for your treatment and well-being.
Whether you're seeking clarity on a specific concern or looking to better understand yourself, psychological assessment can be a crucial step toward appropriate and effective care.
Psychological assessment is a comprehensive process that helps identify the underlying factors influencing your mental health and behaviour.
Comprehensive Psychological Assessment
Our CPAs involve a 5-8 hour clinical interview that includes psychometric testing
Assesses personality factors, traits, and features
Assesses a wide range of psychological disorders including: bipolar disorders, depressive disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, trauma and other stressor-related disorders, dissociative disorders, impulsive disorders, ADHD and autism spectrum, paraphilic disorders, somatic disorders, substance disorders, and personality disorders
Includes a comprehensive written psychological report
Includes a 50-minute feedback session that involves communication of any diagnoses provided and recommendations for treatment
Gain valuable insights that guide you toward personal growth and lasting emotional health.
Focused Psychological Assessment
Does not include an assessment of personality factors, traits, and features
Comprehensive assessment of a specific category of psychological symptoms (i.e., trauma only)
Provides screening for additional categories of mental illness to develop provisional diagnoses and determine the need for further assessment
Includes a comprehensive written psychological report
Includes a 50-minute feedback session that involves communication of any diagnoses provided and recommendations for treatment
Our FPAs involve a 4-5 hour clinical interview that includes psychometric testing
Psychological assessment might be appropriate when you are experiencing challenges that are difficult to understand or manage. This process can be particularly valuable in situations where:
Assessments can provide valuable insights, guiding more targeted and effective interventions.
- Persistent symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions are impacting daily life;
- There is a need to diagnose conditions such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or occupational injury for access to resources and support;
- You’re facing difficulties in school, work, or relationships without a clear cause;
- Previous treatments have been ineffective, and a deeper understanding is needed;
- You’ve received multiple diagnoses in the past and need clarification;
- There's a desire to explore personality traits or emotional functioning.
Assessments can provide valuable insights, guiding more targeted and effective interventions.
There are a number of potential benefits of engaging in psychological assessment, including:
At Centre Wellness, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way, helping you achieve a deeper understanding and a greater sense of well-being.
- Clarity and understanding of your mental health and functioning;
- Precise descriptions of areas of concern and personal strengths;
- Accurate diagnosis, or a formal rule out;
- Language to help you communicate your experiences more effectively;
- Comprehensive treatment recommendations tailored to your specific needs and goals, leading to better therapy outcomes;
- Access to needed resources or enhanced treatment options;
- Becoming empowered to take informed steps toward positive change.
At Centre Wellness, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way, helping you achieve a deeper understanding and a greater sense of well-being.
1. What is a psychological assessment and how does it help?
A psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a Registered Psychologist to understand your emotional and behavioural functioning. It uses clinical interviews and psychometric testing to understand what may be influencing your mental health and communicates any diagnoses and recommendations for treatment.
2.Do you provide assessments for children?
No, unfortunately we do not provide services to children or youth as it is outside of our scope of practice. Assessments are only available to adults 18 years or older.
2. How much does a psychological assessment cost, and does insurance cover it?
At Centre Wellness, fees are $2,500 for a focused assessment and range from $3,000–$3,500 for a comprehensive assessment. This is a flat fee that is broken down into two equal payments that correspond to your in-person visits. This will be discussed in an initial free phone consultation. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider if applicable, to inquire about your coverage for a psychological assessment prior to booking your first appointment.
4. Do I need a referral from my doctor to get an assessment?
No, a referral is not required to seek a psychological assessment from Centre Wellness.
5. What happens after the assessment is finished?
After testing, you will receive a written psychological report along with a 50-minute feedback session where results, including any diagnoses and treatment recommendations, are communicated to you. Some clients may decide to begin treatment with a therapist following a psychological assessment.
A psychological assessment is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a Registered Psychologist to understand your emotional and behavioural functioning. It uses clinical interviews and psychometric testing to understand what may be influencing your mental health and communicates any diagnoses and recommendations for treatment.
2.Do you provide assessments for children?
No, unfortunately we do not provide services to children or youth as it is outside of our scope of practice. Assessments are only available to adults 18 years or older.
2. How much does a psychological assessment cost, and does insurance cover it?
At Centre Wellness, fees are $2,500 for a focused assessment and range from $3,000–$3,500 for a comprehensive assessment. This is a flat fee that is broken down into two equal payments that correspond to your in-person visits. This will be discussed in an initial free phone consultation. We recommend that you contact your insurance provider if applicable, to inquire about your coverage for a psychological assessment prior to booking your first appointment.
4. Do I need a referral from my doctor to get an assessment?
No, a referral is not required to seek a psychological assessment from Centre Wellness.
5. What happens after the assessment is finished?
After testing, you will receive a written psychological report along with a 50-minute feedback session where results, including any diagnoses and treatment recommendations, are communicated to you. Some clients may decide to begin treatment with a therapist following a psychological assessment.
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Please note, our psychologists provide assessment and treatment for conditions that are within their scope of practice. If you are looking for an assessment, please reach out for a consultation to ensure our team can meet your needs
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