Psychological Assessments Calgary
Get the Clarity You Need to Move Forward with Confidence
Sometimes you know something isn’t quite right, but you can’t put your finger on what it is. Maybe your child is struggling at school despite being bright, you’re having difficulty focusing at work, or you’re wondering if certain behaviors or challenges have an underlying cause. A comprehensive psychological assessment can provide the answers, clarity, and roadmap you need to access appropriate support and services.
At Alberta Family Psychology, our thorough assessment process goes beyond simple testing to provide you with a complete understanding of cognitive abilities, learning differences, emotional functioning, and behavioral patterns. We translate complex results into practical recommendations that help you or your loved one succeed at home, school, work, and in relationships.
Who Are Assessments For?
Individuals and families seeking clarity about cognitive abilities, learning differences, mental health conditions, or developmental concerns that are impacting daily functioning.
Children and teens struggling academically
Adults suspecting ADHD, autism, or learning disabilities
Individuals experiencing memory, attention, or cognitive changes
Families needing assessment for custody evaluations
Anyone seeking comprehensive understanding of their cognitive and emotional functioning
Children with developmental delays
Individuals preparing for major life transitions
Adults requiring assessment for workplace accommodations or disability benefits
Comprehensive Evaluation That Provides Real Answers and Actionable Solutions
Our assessment process begins with detailed interviews to understand your concerns, developmental history, and current functioning across different environments. We gather information from multiple sources including family members, teachers, or other professionals when appropriate. This background information helps us select the most relevant tests and interpret results accurately.
The testing phase typically involves 4-8 hours of standardized assessments that may be completed over multiple appointments to prevent fatigue. We evaluate areas like intellectual abilities, academic skills, attention and memory, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social-emotional development. Our testing environment is comfortable and supportive, designed to help you or your child perform at your best.
What You Can Discover On The Other Side
We offer comprehensive psychological evaluations including cognitive/IQ testing, academic achievement assessments, ADHD evaluations, autism spectrum assessments, learning disability evaluations, memory and attention testing, personality assessments, and social-emotional evaluations. We tailor each assessment to address your specific questions and concerns.
The complete process typically takes 3-6 weeks from initial appointment to final report. This includes the initial interview (1-2 hours), testing sessions (4-8 hours total), scoring and report writing time, and the feedback session. We work efficiently while ensuring thoroughness and accuracy.
Yes, our assessments meet professional standards and are widely accepted by educational institutions, employers, government agencies, and other organizations. We ensure our reports include all necessary documentation for accommodation requests and provide additional letters or forms when needed.
Assessment fees vary based on the type and complexity of evaluation needed. We provide detailed cost estimates upfront and can discuss payment options. Many insurance plans provide coverage for psychological assessments, and we can help you understand your benefits and submit claims.
Our comprehensive reports typically range from 15-25 pages and include detailed findings, diagnostic impressions, and specific recommendations for home, school, work, and treatment settings. We provide practical, actionable suggestions that can be immediately implemented to support success and well-being.
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.