Private Mental Health Assessments
Connect with an experienced psychologist from the comfort of your home
What does a mental health assessment at OWPC entail?
Our virtual mental health assessments are conducted by registered psychologists. The assessments usually involve a combination of
clinical interviews
standardized questionnaires, and
review of any relevant documents (e.g., report cards in the case of children/teens) or collateral information.
Once all of the information gathered is reviewed, your psychologist will meet with you for a feedback session to explain the results, communicate any potential diagnoses and provide recommendations. A written report is also provided and we can work with you to fill out any required forms.
What can you assess?
Individuals may seek a mental health assessment (also referred to as a “psychodiagnostic” assessment) to identify or clarify any mental health diagnoses, inform mental health treatment, and/or to support accommodations at school or work. At OWPC, we assess for mental health conditions such as:
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; for individuals over 16 only)
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Social Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety/Illness Anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Eating Disorders
Depression, Bipolar and other mood disorders
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
We DO NOT offer the following assessments as they either require in-person testing (all of our services are provided virtually) or fall outside of our providers’ scope of practice.
Psychoeducational assessments (e.g., for learning disabilities or intellectual disabilities)
Custody and Access assessments or Parenting Capacity assessments
Assessments required for immigration hearings or other legal/court proceedings including divorce
Adult ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) assessments
How much does a mental health assessment cost?
Psychodiagnostic assessments vary in price depending on the amount of time it takes to complete it and are billed at the psychologist’s hourly rate. A general breakdown is as follows:
Clinical interview (1.5-3 hours)
Obtaining collateral information (if needed; e.g., interviewing teachers or reviewing report cards - 0.5 -1 hour)
Scoring and interpretation of psychometric questionnaires (1 hour)
Integrating all of the data obtained and preparing a written summary of the results of the assessment and/or completing any required forms (3-5 hours)
Feedback Appointment/Results session (0.5 -1 hour)
Our psychologist's hourly rates are $250 per hour; assessments can therefore range from $1,750 to $2,500 in total. You are billed for the assessment in installments after each portion is completed.
Meet our Psychologists
Dr. Kelly An, C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist + Neuropsychologist
Dr. Felicia Chang, C. Psych.
Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Dr. Dharna Patel, C. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist - adults only
Dr. Melissa Vloet, C. Psych.
Clinical and Health Psychologist
Dr. Yasmeen Ibrahim, C.Psych.
Child & Adolescent Psychologist (supervised practice)
Dr. Lindsay Bryant, C. Psych. (supervised practice)
Child and Adolescent Psychologist
Dr. Monika Dwivedi, C. Psych. (supervised practice)
Clinical Psychologist
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Psychoeducational assessments, also referred to as comprehensive psychological assessments, include an assessment of cognitive and academic functioning in addition to mental health symptoms. These types of assessments are usually recommended when there is a concern about a potential neurodevelopmental disorder such as a Learning Disability or Intellectual Disability or someone is experiencing academic difficulties.
Psychoeducatonal assessments require in-person testing and are not offered by our clinic at this time.
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We always begin with a clinical interview, which can vary in length (usually 1.5-3 hours). In addition to this, you/your child will also need to spend some time completing questionnaires. We may also need to connect with others for additional information (e.g., teachers, family doctors). Generally, we try to ensure that you receive “feedback” (i.e., results and recommendations within 3-4 weeks of receiving all of the information).
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We offer ADHD assessments to individuals who do NOT have any concerns about their cognitive or learning abilities. Because cognitive or learning concerns can impact one's ability to sustain attention, we recommend that individuals who also have these concerns instead connect with a local in-person psychologist for psychoeducational testing.
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In Ontario, only physicians (e.g., family doctors, psychiatrists), nurse practitioners, and psychologists can communicate mental health diagnoses.
If you are working with a therapist who is not one of these regulated health professions (e.g., a social worker or registered psychotherapist), your therapist/social worker/psychotherapist can talk to you about your mental health and assess therapeutic needs, but cannot provide or rule-out a diagnosis as part of their assessment.
In other words, if you are interested in determining whether your current presentation is consistent with a mental health disorder and potentially obtaining a diagnosis, you will need to meet with a psychologist, physician or nurse practitioner for a psychodiagnostic assessment. Your therapist can provide collateral information to whomever is assessing you, if you would like them to do so.