Testing and Evaluation Therapists in Ontario

My practice focuses on identifying neuropsychological difficulties, helping clients to better understand their cognitive profile, and helping clients learn ways to adapt to any cognitive limitations. Practical recommendations are provided through one-on-one feedback and a detailed report, so that clients, their families, and their healthcare providers can work together to maximize functioning. Above all, I strive to provide an objective opinion about an individual's cognition.

I am a Nationally Certified Custody Evaluator through Professional Academy of Custody Evaluators (PACE). As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been conducting comprehensive/forensic custody evaluations for over 20 years. I conduct evaluations including a full range of highly complex custody and co-parenting issues. I have training specific to Estrangement, Parental Alienation, Pathological Enmeshment, Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence, and mental health issues with a focus on evidence based practice. I also have understanding of Borderline, Narcissistic, and Sociopathic Personality Disorders.

Members of FLEX Psychology's Psychoeducational Clinic have been supporting learners for over 15 years and have become one of the most referred to clinics in Ontario by independent schools and allied health professionals. FLEX assessments integrate a full range of psychoeducational testing and a thorough examination of your and your child's social and emotional well being. We look at the whole learner, focusing not only on identifying areas of concern, but better understanding a learners strengths. By focusing on a strengths based approach, we can help build an approach to learning that can move all students forward.

My practice focuses on providing high quality Psychological and Psychoeducational assessments for individuals who are experiencing concerns including ADHD, Learning Disabilities/Disorders, Giftedness, Intellectual Disability, Behavioural Challenges, and other associated difficulties that may impact an individual's functioning. I emphasize an evidence-based approach, and focus on providing my clients with practical recommendations to assist and support their learning and functioning. Clients interested in services at our clinic are encouraged to call, email, or utilize the online booking feature of the Waystone Psychology website.

I help adults who experience focusing issues, distractibility, inefficiency, sadness, anxiety, worry, stress, self-criticalness, attachment/social/relationship concerns (as a partner, as a parent, as a friend), trauma, as well as difficulties at home, work, and school.

Focus Forward Therapy Group is Ottawa's Premier Mental Health Clinic located in Kanata Ontario. We offer a boutique experience to help support your best life. Psychotherapy, counselling/assess. are all found in this upscale setting. Our team features Psychotherapists, Nurses, SW, and Dietitian experts to support your health and wellbeing. Additionally FFTG offers sports psychotherapy ,psychometric testing, and treatment, both 1 to 1 and couples. We offer families support with children and youth counselling . Are you looking at setting goals and making a change? This is our top priority. Book online or call to connect.

I'm Dr. Neda Safvati Agius, a seasoned psychologist with 15+ years in psychological testing. Formerly from Los Angeles, I moved to Durham Region in 2019 to raise my family and I'm eager to contribute to the community's well-being. With experience in test publishing, I have a unique perspective, enabling me to conduct evaluations with a deep understanding of the nuances involved in test construction and interpretation. I believe in the power of accurate assessments to guide individuals toward personal growth, improved decision making. Let's embark on a journey toward enhanced well-being together.

As a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist my goal is to help you gain insight to how your emotions influence your thought process. By helping you identify issues that are causing you conflict we then can work on formulating solutions. With this understanding we then can focus on changing maladaptive behaviours to more positive ones. The goal of CBT is to teach you strategies so that you can move forward in your life. CBT is effective with adults and children. We all have the ability to change things in our lives, we just need to take the first steps.

I supervise a skilled team of therapists who provide integrative and compassionate therapy services to adolescents and adults for stress, worry, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, sadness, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, perfectionism, difficult life transitions and other emotional problems that interfere with day to day functioning. We offer comprehensive assessments to children and adults for attention and/or learning style differences like Gifted Abilities, ADHD, reading difficulties (Dyslexia), writing difficulties and mathematics difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I have worked within school psychology and have provided counselling to children and families for more than 20 years. I hold a Masters of Education- Counselling Psychology. I am also a practicing Psychologist and a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I have a strong background in psychological testing and counselling.

The Carleton Sport Medicine Clinic is a multidisciplinary practice that aims to promote lifelong wellness through the support of physical, psychological and emotional health. Our mental health team features Psychotherapists and Psychologists, who are accompanied by various other healthcare practitioners. We can support a variety of concerns including sports and performance psychology, concussion management, emotional disturbances, relationship difficulties, and adult ADHD testing and assessments.

Making the decision to disclose difficulties and seek out psychological services can be challenging. I work collaboratively with adult and adolescent therapy clients to develop a clear understanding of problems, building agreement on the core tasks of therapy to lead to meaningful changes. I utilize my training in Emotion-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic, and Integrative therapies to address a diverse range of presenting concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (eg. sexual assault, childhood abuse), and personality difficulties. The foundation of our relationship will be our focus on establishing and maintaining a strong working-alliance rooted in empathy and trust.

Dr. Jason Bacchiochi a registered Psychologist and the Co-Founder of Sageview Health. Dr. Bacchiochi's clinical work includes assessment and treatment, with particular emphasis on mental health in the workplace and psychological trauma. His primary theoretical orientation is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is an experienced therapist in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. Most recently Dr. Bacchiochi was the Assessment Team Head at the Work, Stress and Health Program, and the Psychological Trauma Program at the CAMH and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto (2008 to 2012).

I provide comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to help parents understand their child or adolescent’s learning needs and diagnose learning disabilities, ADHD, or other issues impacting learning, social and emotional functioning. Assessments are completed efficiently and a written report is provided within 10 days of the last testing session.

In my clinical work, I conduct focused, short-term psychotherapy that are customized for each individual client's needs. Client-therapist collaboration is emphasized and a supportive therapeutic environment is provided. I favour the use of approaches which help clients to understand, control and integrate their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. In my forensic work, I adopt a combined approach in which both clinical and actuarial methods are used for achieving accurate and thorough evaluation. Every attempt is made to integrate scientific findings with professional judgement in addressing psycho-legal issues.

How would you like to have better quality relationships and feel better about yourself? My practice provides short-term therapy. We specialize primarily in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treat a variety of Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorders and other disorders. We also deal with self-esteem issues. We specialize in treating individuals, couples and groups, as well as adults and adolescents. We also offer 30 minute sessions and video therapy.

Since 2003 I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and families who experience a wide variety of psychological and interpersonal difficulties. Special areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and problems related to identity and self-esteem, including issues pertinent to LGBT individuals. I also have expertise in parenting as well as issues specific to children and adolescents, such as anxiety and stress, behavioural problems, the effects of parental conflict and divorce, and school refusal.

I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist in Ontario. I provide psychotherapy services from an anti-oppressive framework using a client-centered or family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, attachment, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. I utilize various treatment tools in individual or group settings, including, CBT, Narrative, EFT, Mindfulness, DBT, Strength and System approaches. We also do cognitive and behavioural assessment and testing at our centers through a Registered Psychologist.

Dr. Sherry Van Blyderveen, C. Psych., received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University and is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Along with her part-time private practice, Dr. Van Blyderveen is currently a Staff Psychologist with the Pediatric Eating Disorders Program at McMaster Children's Hospital and is an Assistant Professor (Part-time) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. Her previous experiences include a variety of hospital, community mental health, private practice and correctional settings.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in Ontario. I have extensive experience in geriatric neuropsychology, which means I have specific training and expertise in providing assessment and intervention to middle aged and older adults. I am pro-aging and my aim is to help individuals maintain and improve their cognitive and emotional health as they age. My motto is: Live well. Age well. Find your spark.

I believe the best approach to client care involves a thorough and sound understanding of both psychological and neuropsychological factors that contribute to individual health. For this reason, I value the assessment process and utilize theoretical assessment knowledge to provide the best care and evidence-based services for my clients. My background in brain-based behaviour, knowledge and application of various neuropsychological/ cognitive theories, and dedication to client-centered assessment ensures comprehensive testing of clients’ needs.

Many of us struggle with problems for weeks, months or even years, but when it gets to the point where you're overwhelmed and it's interfering with your life, work or threatening your relationships, I can help. My approach is non-judgmental, down-to-earth and goal-directed. My Specialties are: sex therapy, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, separation & divorce counselling and career testing (adults & teens). As a seasoned therapist, I use various modalities: CBT (cognitive-behaviour therapy), Adlerian, Reality, Attachment, Brief Solution-Focussed and Art Therapy (children & teens). LGBTQ Positive.

I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.

Dr. Katsuras provides treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting problems, including trauma, relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, identity confusion, and life transitions as well as parent-child dyadic work. She also provides psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic testing. Dr. Katsuras’ theoretical orientation is primarily Cognitive-Behavioral, while integrating aspects of insight oriented therapy (psychodynamic), interpersonal, attachment, and family systems techniques.