What are Psychological Assessments?

The evaluation of a person's behavior, abilities, and other characteristics, particularly for the purposes of making a diagnosis, treatment recommendation, or different career options and work environments. 

Individuals refer themselves for psychological assessments when there are concerns about:
  • Specific queries about developmental or mental health problems (e.g. depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or substance use)
  • Feelings of distress, low motivation, sadness, anxiety, poor self-concept, or difficulty with friendships
  • Difficulty with attention and/or behavior at home, school, or work
  • Deciding post-secondary options, careers, a change in career, or return to work after an accident or injury

At Empowered Wellness & Solutions, we offer the following types of assessment services for adults (18+):
  • Personality Assessments
  • Career Assessments
  • ADHD Assessments
  • ​Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • PTSD
What does an assessment look like?

  • Initial Interview to discuss the assessment process
  • Intake and Assessment to collect the following information:
    • ​Challenges or presenting issues being experiences
    • History or learning and/or behavioral issues
    • Previous developmental or psychological assessments
    • Physical and mental health info
    • Biographical and medical history of your biological family
  • After a thorough intake has been completed, psychological assessments will be administered​
    • This can include in-person and computerized assessments
  • What happens after?
    • ​A final report is typically available 2-4 weeks following the completion of the intake and assessment process
    • A final meeting will occur to review the report and its recommendations