Diagnostic Mental Health Assessments

A typical assessment begins with interviewing the client. A brief testing session - between two and four hours - is then completed. After the test results have been compiled and evaluated, an open discussion of the results and treatment recommendations is completed and the final written report is prepared and submitted.

Some common assessment types include the following:

• Panic Disorder / Panic Attacks
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Specific Phobias (Fears)
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder

Counselling / Psychotherapy

Before initiating treatment, we first conduct an intake interview with the client that includes a brief series of standardized tests and questionnaires. Once the test results have been compiled and evaluated, we meet again to discuss further treatment recommendations and treatment goals, prior to moving into the direct treatment phase (counselling / therapy).

Some common issues that may be addressed through counselling include the following:

• Addictions (alcohol, prescription and street drugs)
• Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
• Anger
• Assertiveness
• Anxiety (social anxiety, panic attacks)
• Chronic and Acute Pain Management
• Communication Difficulty
• Depression
• Divorce, Separation or Blended Families
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Gambling Problems
• Grief & Loss
• Habit Control (e.g. hair pulling)
• Health (i.e. diabetes, COPD, fibromyalgia, hypertension, gastrointestinal problems & weight management)
• Insomnia
• Life Transitions (retirement, empty nest, etc.)
• Parenting Difficulties
• Personal Growth & Goal Setting
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem & Self Confidence
• Sexual Addictions
• Smoking Cessation
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Trauma (psychological, physical, sexual)