Psychological Assessments – South Edmonton

Boost Psychology is a full-service psychology clinic located in South Edmonton, with a team of psychologists dedicated to providing top-tier care to our community. We provide services to individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families. The most common issues we treat are depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, OCD, trauma and PTSD, and life transitions. We have a diverse team of therapists with differing treatment approaches and views on mental health to allow our clients to find the best fit for their personal circumstances. Our clinic is founded on the principles of kindness, compassion, and flexibility for both our clients and staff.

Boost Psychology also provides assessment services to our community. Psychological assessments are often sought after for a few different reasons. First, sometimes they are necessary to gain access to support, funding, or resources. Second, they can provide objective and concrete information to guide your future and support you in further self-discovery. Knowing precisely what bucket to put your symptoms in can be immensely helpful to your treatment.

South Edmonton Psychological Assessments
Registered Psychologists
Psychoeducational Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment
Complex Diagnostic Assessment
Adult ADHD Assessment

780-628-5446
2307 – 90B Street SW Edmonton
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*just off of Ellerslie Road on 91 St. – Located in Summerside
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There are two broad types of assessment: formal and informal assessments. Registered Psychologists are healthcare professionals qualified and designated with the permission to administer, interpret, and score formal assessments. When you think of “getting an IQ test,” you are thinking about doing something that only a psychologist can provide. To do this, you will be required to sit down with your psychologist for several hours of testing using norm-referenced, standardized tests in conjunction with a clinical interview. The main purpose of a formal assessment is information gathering, as these interviews are not treatment-based. Informal assessment is often used by treatment-focused psychologists to measure symptom severity and treatment progress. Formal assessments are far more comprehensive.

It is important to remember that not everyone who seeks treatment for their mental health requires a formal assessment. Our registered psychologists who specialize in assessment are trained to gather large amounts of information, analyze that information, and put it into a report that outlines the issues. They can provide a diagnosis if applicable and recommendations for treatment of that concern. After the assessment is complete and the report written, your psychologist will meet with you and go over the findings.

How do I book an assessment, and how much does it cost?

Please contact our office to set up a consultation. Fees are dependent on the type of assessment needed, and the amount of time it takes to complete.

Here are the assessments our clinic is offering:

Psychoeducational Assessment – Psycho-educational assessments are offered for students in primary and secondary school, as well as university students. These assessments typically involve a standardized assessment of academic and intellectual abilities.
Diagnostic Assessment – Mental health assessments are offered to formally screen for issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, and other mental health disorders from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR). When deciding what to assess, an assessment question will be formulated, and the types of tests administered will be designed to answer that question.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment – This diagnostic assessment is for people who may be on the autism spectrum and includes evaluation using standardized measures, clinical interviews, and developmental information.
Adult ADHD Assessment – An ADHD assessment can help to see if you meet the diagnostic criteria and provide suggestions to help you improve functioning and manage your symptoms.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for an assessment?

Assessments are broadly available for all ages and can be discussed in further detail with your psychologist. In terms of youth, we offer psychoeducational assessments for clients who are in school (both children/youth as well as university students) to assess potential areas of weakness and build an understanding of your child’s learning style.

Adults are also eligible for assessments, and the most common ones given to adults are for ADHD, autism, and assessments regarding injuries.

What will an assessment help determine?

An assessment is helpful in determining the etiology or the cause of certain problematic symptoms. In undergoing a formal assessment, the tests administered allow your psychologist the ability to determine the correct diagnosis and subsequent treatment options available that best suit your needs and mental health disorder.

I think I have ADHD – what kind of assessments are there for that?

If you are looking for an assessment for a child or adolescent who is showing signs of ADHD, there are multiple assessments that can be utilized, such as psychoeducational assessments and MATCH assessments. For adults, a diagnosis of ADHD can sometimes be missed, but there are assessments that can be used if any symptoms are starting to arise. These assessments can include the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, WEISS symptom record, and the WEISS functional impairment rating scale.

In choosing Boost Psychology for a psychological assessment, you will receive a superior quality of care and attention to reach a diagnosis for symptoms you may have been struggling with. Our psychologists are here to help you alleviate any stress that you may be feeling and are here to support you before, during, and after a diagnosis has been concluded. Any questions you may have about your diagnosis or the assessment process can be answered by your psychologist during your session. Any questions that arise that cannot be answered during the session will be answered in a timely manner to quell any worries you may have.

Our psychologists strive to provide a kind, compassionate, and supportive environment to best assess and treat your symptoms. In making your decision to go forward with an assessment, you are deciding to add our psychologists to your support network; a role we will make every effort to succeed in.

Boost Psychology is a psychology clinic that strives to provide services for our community. Our psychologists are highly educated in treating various mental health disorders and are highly motivated to find treatments that work best for each individual. We thrive from the success of our clients and love to be a part of their treatment process. We also provide assessments for clients who are looking for a diagnosis of their symptoms. Our psychologists, who have specialized training in assessments, are here to analyze and track your treatment status as well as provide you with tailored treatments that are specific to your diagnosis. In making the decision to come to Boost Psychology, you are joining a team focused on providing you top-tier treatments and willing to go the extra mile to find treatments that work for you.

South Edmonton Psychological Assessments
Registered Psychologists
Psychoeducational Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment
Complex Diagnostic Assessment
Adult ADHD Assessment

780-628-5446
2307 – 90B Street SW Edmonton
click for Directions
*just off of Ellerslie Road on 91 St. – Located in Summerside
Book an Appointment Online