This page provides practical information about psychological and psychoeducational assessments, including fees, what is included, insurance and payment information, next steps, and appointment logistics.
I provide assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. Services may be provided in English or American Sign Language (ASL), depending on the needs of the client and the goals of the assessment.
For an overview of the types of assessments I provide and the questions they can help answer, please see the Assessments page.
Fees
The fee for a psychological or psychoeducational assessment is $3500. I send an invoice when the report is complete and a receipt after payment is made.
This fee includes:
- Initial clinical interview with the client and/or guardian(s)
- Review of supporting documentation
- Testing
- Scoring and analysis of results
- Report writing
- Feedback with the client and/or guardian(s)
I charge a flat fee so that clients know in advance what to expect. Most assessments involve substantially more than testing time alone. In addition to testing, time is spent reviewing records, selecting measures, interpreting findings, preparing the report, and meeting to discuss the results. I also use a flat fee as a matter of equity. It allows clients to move forward without fear that costs will keep increasing if additional testing becomes necessary to answer the referral question thoroughly and responsibly. My goal is for clients to be able to pursue a complete and accurate assessment without the added stress of uncertain or escalating fees.
Insurance, OHIP, and Payment
Assessment services by psychologists are not covered by OHIP. Some or all of the cost may be covered by supplemental insurance, so I encourage you to check with your insurer directly regarding your plan and your eligibility for reimbursement. Some expenses may be claimable as a medical expense. For tax questions, I suggest consulting your accountant.
Fees are payable by credit card or eTransfer. Payment plans can be arranged if needed.
If the fee would create a financial hardship, please let me know. In some circumstances, fees may be reduced because of the nature of the referral question. The most common example is when an assessment is unusually brief and/or a formal report is not needed. I would rather discuss options than have someone go without a necessary assessment because of cost.
What to Expect
The process usually begins with a brief, free consultation. This allows us to discuss your concerns, determine whether I am the right clinician for the referral question, and decide whether it makes sense to move forward.
Most assessments then include:
- One initial clinical interview
- Two days of testing
- One feedback session
The initial interview and the feedback session can be conducted by telephone or video meeting if preferred. Depending on the referral question, the age of the client, and the nature of the assessment, the process may sometimes be shorter or otherwise adjusted.
Suggested Records to Provide
Once appointments are scheduled, I will ask you to provide supporting documentation. The following are often helpful:
- The 1-2 most recent IEPs, if applicable
- The 2-4 most recent report cards
- Any prior assessments or service summaries by a healthcare professional, such as a physician, psychologist, speech-language pathologist, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist
- Functional visual assessment, if relevant
- ASL proficiency assessment, if relevant
If you are not sure what is available or what is most relevant, please ask.
Testing-Day Preparation and Logistics
Please arrive on testing days well rested, after a healthy breakfast, and bring water and snacks. Please also bring any usual visual, hearing, or mobility supports, such as glasses or hearing aids. The goal is to understand how well the client can do with appropriate access to their usual supports.
Most people find the testing more comfortable and engaging than they expected.
In-person appointments take place at:
114 Maitland Street
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1E1
I will meet you in the 4th-floor waiting area after buzzing you up.
Important Expectations
Every assessment includes recommendations regarding supports, accommodations, or next steps that may be helpful. These recommendations often provide clients and families with a strong starting point for discussions with schools, post-secondary institutions, workplaces, or other service providers. However, those settings are not required to implement every recommendation exactly as written and may make decisions within their own policies and procedures.
An assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis. In many cases, the results do identify specific learning, attention, memory, cognitive, or developmental concerns. In other cases, different factors may play a significant role, including motivation, participation, or other contextual issues. Sometimes those distinctions only become clear after the assessment has been completed.
If you are considering a psychoeducational assessment for your child, you may also wish to explore a referral to the school psychologist through your local school board. School-board assessments are often provided at no cost to students who qualify. Some families nevertheless choose a psychologist in private practice in order to avoid long waiting times, maintain privacy, seek a second opinion, or access a psychologist with specific areas of expertise.
Next Step
If you would like to discuss whether I am the right clinician for your referral question, you are welcome to contact me to arrange a brief consultation. My goal is to help you understand the process clearly enough to make an informed decision before moving forward.
Additional Resource
The Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) also provides a helpful public resource on what to expect when seeing a psychologist, including general information about first visits, psychological assessment, and funding sources.