Psychologists are trained to assess and diagnose mental health problems and disorders. Psychological assessments are offered as a stand-alone service or in preparation for individual and/or group therapy. A professional referral is not required. Many psychologists at Wise Mind Centre offer brief psychological assessments for new clients for the purpose of providing treatment recommendations upon request. An assessment is typically guided by the reasons for referrals (e.g., difficulty returning to work due to depression and anxiety, anger issues, difficulty focusing at work or school). To form initial diagnostic impressions, our psychologists typically evaluate clients’ reported history, subjective self report on standardized meausures, and structured or semi-structured clinical interviews such as the latest verions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (currently the DSM-5 and DSM-5-TR). An assessment report summarizing the findings of the assessment and recommendations could be provided upon request (additional fees applied based on report writing time). Please note that the psychological assessment service described above is not intended for legal use. Our clinic does not offer custody access and parental capacity assessment service.
Some of our clinicians are able to offer assessments for ADHD.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the brain’s ability to regulate attention, behavior, and emotions. It can present in different ways, including:
ADHD often begins in childhood, but many people are not diagnosed until later in life. Symptoms can impact school, work, relationships, and daily functioning.
Our clinicians’ ADHD assessments are thorough and evidence-based. A psychological assessment for ADHD is comprehensive and can involve thorough clinical interviewing, provision of questionnaires, scoring, and getting collateral information to come to an accurate diagnosis. The psychological assessment process also rules out various mental health conditions that may resemble ADHD symptoms.
An IME is an objective, comprehensive assessment of psychological functioning. At Wise Mind Centre, psychologists with specialized training and experience provide IME services specifically to evaluate the impact of a personal injury (e.g., motor vehicle accident, assault, accident) on psychological functioning. The assessment process aims to identify the cause and nature of any psychological injuries and the impact of any injuries on functioning in work, social, and other settings. The IME report typically includes diagnosis, conceptualization of causal factors that contributed to any psychological injuries or conditions, and psychological care recommendations.
Examples of referral questions that IMEs can address include:
IME services can be provided in person at our West Broadway office location. The assessment can also be done in a hybrid form, including some in-person and some virtual sessions. Finally, for clients who live outside of lower mainland area and cannot travel for the assessment, the IME can be completed remotely as long as the client is a resident of BC.
Wise Mind psychologists seek to provide the highest standard of psychological services. For the IME services, this means a thorough, comprehensive assessment; clear presentation of conceptualization; efficient assessment process and fast report turn around time. Our IME psychologists have significant experience working with complex situations that include multiple motor vehicle accidents, multiple personal injuries, and concurrent mental health disorders.
Book a free 15-min phone consultation or an initial appointment (for a fee) to see if a therapist is a right fit for your needs.
In your initial sessions, your clinician would get info about your history and presenting problems, get to know what matters to you, and discuss with you your treatment goals and how to help you achieve your goals.
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Suite 300 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver
In-person & virtual available
Suite 1206 – 750 West Broadway, Vancouver
In-person & virtual available
Accessible, secure, and just as effective – therapy that fits your schedule and comfort level.
You may call our front desk at 604-630-3071, but the best way to make an appointment sooner (with the exception of DBT services) is to schedule a brief free phone consultation or to directly book your first appointment (for a fee) with one of our available clinicians.
We’ve created a Clinician Guide for you to screen our clinicians based on your preferences and presenting concerns. You may also book a brief Free Phone Consultation with an available clinician to discuss fit.
Please visit our DBT and group therapy page for information about our DBT service.
Please send an email to info@wisemindcentre.com if you have any questions about our fee schedule or talk to your individual clinician if you are an existing client.
Payment is due at the end of each session. We accept e-transfer, Visa or Mastercard. (We do not accept American Express card or Visa Debit). If you elect to pay by e-transfer, a credit card is required to be kept on file. If e-transfer payment for a session is not received within 48 hours of your appointment, the fee will be put through on your credit card.
Our services are not covered by MSP. However, many extended health benefits plans cover services offered by Psychologists and/or Registered Clinical Counselors up to an annual maximum. Some plans also cover services provided by a non-registered clinicians supervised by a registered psychologist. You will be provided a receipt for the service you receive so you can submit it to your benefits plan for reimbursement. Before scheduling your appointment, please contact your insurer to find out the terms and conditions of your plan and annual coverage. Our clinic does not offer direct billing. Insurance companies will not share with us details of your extended health plan for confidentiality reasons.
If a session starts late, it will end at the originally scheduled time with the same fee arrangement as for a full session.
A minimum of 48 hours is required to cancel an individual session without charge. If you need to cancel, please contact your individual therapist. If your therapist accepts online booking, you would be able to cancel and reschedule your session using our online booking system.
Please note that there is a no-cancellation policy for group sessions. This means that participants will be charged for missed sessions even with advance notice. However, individuals and families will not be charged for further sessions if they give 48 hours notice to withdraw from the group. Treatment is voluntary. Individuals and families could withdraw from treatment at anytime.
Our clinic is not an ICBC vendor. Our clinicians do not accept ICBC referrals.
Please understand that while we vouch to connect you with one of our clinicians, we cannot guarantee service provision. We also cannot guarantee goodness of fit between you and a clinician initially assigned to you. Some of our clinicians offer an initial, brief phone consultation (10-15 mins). Our clinicians provide services within their professional scope of practice. If your inquiry falls outside their area of expertise, we will make every effort to provide you with external resources. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
At Wise Mind Centre, we’re not just therapists – we’re compassionate guides committed to your growth and healing. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to go it alone. Start today. Your well-being matters.
At Wise Mind Centre, we’re not just therapists – we’re compassionate guides committed to your growth and healing. Wherever you are in your journey, you don’t have to go it alone. Start today. Your well-being matters.
