Psychological Assessments Calgary
Understand How Your Brain Functions and Get Answers About Cognitive Changes
When you’re experiencing memory problems, attention difficulties, cognitive changes following injury or illness, or unexplained declines in mental functioning, a neuropsychological assessment can provide critical answers about what’s happening in your brain. These specialized evaluations examine the relationship between brain function and behavior, identifying strengths and weaknesses across cognitive domains to diagnose conditions, guide treatment, and plan for rehabilitation.
Our comprehensive neuropsychological assessments evaluate memory, attention, executive functioning, language, visual-spatial abilities, processing speed, and other cognitive functions using validated tests sensitive to brain-based disorders. Whether you’re recovering from traumatic brain injury, stroke, or concussion, experiencing cognitive decline, managing neurological conditions, or need baseline assessment before medical procedures, our thorough evaluations provide the clarity and documentation necessary for appropriate care and support.
Who Are Assessments For?
Individuals experiencing cognitive changes, brain injuries, neurological conditions, or unexplained declines in mental functioning who need comprehensive evaluation of brain-behavior relationships.
Adults recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion needing cognitive evaluation
Individuals who have experienced stroke requiring assessment of cognitive impact and recovery
People with memory concerns worried about dementia, Alzheimer's, or other cognitive decline
Adults with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, or epilepsy affecting cognition
Comprehensive Brain Function Evaluation That Reveals Your Cognitive Profile
Our neuropsychological assessment begins with extensive clinical interviews exploring your cognitive concerns, medical history, neurological events, medications, psychiatric history, and how cognitive changes are impacting your daily life. We review medical records, brain imaging results, and information from family members who may have observed cognitive changes. This thorough background helps us understand the context of your cognitive functioning.
The testing phase involves 4-8 hours of comprehensive evaluation using standardized neuropsychological tests that measure multiple cognitive domains. We assess attention and concentration, various types of memory (verbal, visual, working, delayed recall), executive functions (planning, reasoning, cognitive flexibility, inhibition), language abilities, visual-spatial and constructional skills, processing speed, and motor functioning. Tests are carefully selected based on your specific concerns and suspected conditions.
What You Can Discover On The Other Side
Neuropsychological assessment specifically focuses on brain-behavior relationships and cognitive functioning, using specialized tests sensitive to brain injury and neurological conditions. While psychological assessments evaluate mental health and emotional functioning, neuropsychological assessments examine how the brain processes information across multiple cognitive domains and can detect subtle brain dysfunction.
Brain imaging shows brain structure and can identify physical abnormalities like tumors, bleeding, or tissue damage. Neuropsychological testing evaluates how the brain actually functions—how you think, remember, reason, and process information. Many brain injuries or conditions cause functional impairments that don’t show on imaging, making neuropsychological assessment essential for understanding real-world cognitive abilities.
Neuropsychological testing is a critical component of dementia diagnosis, identifying the pattern and severity of cognitive impairment characteristic of different types of dementia. While definitive Alzheimer’s diagnosis requires additional medical evaluation, neuropsychological assessment can detect early cognitive changes, differentiate between dementia types, and distinguish true dementia from depression or normal aging.
Absolutely. Our assessments provide objective data about cognitive abilities required for different work tasks, identify specific limitations that may affect job performance, recommend workplace accommodations or modifications, and help determine whether you’re cognitively ready to return to work. This information is valuable for employers, disability insurers, and workers’ compensation boards.
Direct billing
We believe in removing barriers to accessing treatment.
We can direct bill many major insurance companies to ensure your experience with us is more convenient and stress-free.
Our Approach
Our care approach for trauma counselling in Calgary revolves around you.
Begin by booking an appointment with one of our psychologists specifically, or request a match with one based on your individual needs. During your first meeting, we’ll learn about you and your treatment goals and offer our recommendations for specific, evidence-based help. We can also perform assessments to properly diagnose your mental health concerns, enabling us to customize your treatment further. Each subsequent session is a refinement of your goals and the methods that we use to reach them. We encourage growth and self-reflection throughout the process and welcome you to control as much of the decision-making as you are comfortable with.