If you’ve been struggling to understand your thoughts, emotions, or behaviours, a psychological assessment can help you uncover the “why.” At DiveThru, our assessment-trained Registered Psychologists take a comprehensive approach to help you gain insight, find direction, and move forward with confidence.
An assessment might be right for you if you’re experiencing any of the following:
Often feeling restless, having trouble staying seating, or acting on impulse
Frequent worry, sadness, irritability, stress, or emotional ups and downs that feel hard to manage
Issues with learning new concepts, organization, memory, or processing and organizing thoughts
A sense that something feels “off,” but you’re not sure why.
Trouble staying on task, following directions, focusing or feeling easily distracted
If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone. We’ll help you uncover what’s behind the challenges you’ve been facing, and guide you toward the tools and understanding that can make life feel easier.
Understanding yourself is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward meaningful change. An assessment helps you gain insight into your thinking, emotions, and patterns—so you can make sense of your experiences and find the right tools for growth.
Gain a clear understanding of what you’re experiencing, and a diagnosis if applicable
Identify ADHD, learning, or mental health challenges that may be going unnoticed
Leave with personalized recommendations to guide your next steps
Receive a detailed report which you can use as supporting documentation for school, work or resource applications, or keep for your own records
Build confidence through a deeper understanding of your strengths, challenges and tools to succeed
If you’ve been struggling to make sense of your challenges, a psychological assessment can help uncover the why and provide and guide to what comes next.
Every person’s journey is unique. That’s why our process is designed to be collaborative, transparent, and personalized to your needs. Your psychologist will guide you through every stage with clarity, compassion, and expertise.
Begin with a quick form and complimentary call. Then your psychologist will meet with you to learn about your history, current concerns, and the question you are hoping the assessment will answer
You will complete validated tests and questionnaires that help us understand areas like your mental health, thinking and learning skills, emotions, or behaviour. The specific tools depend on the type of assessment.
Your psychologist walks you through the results, outlining recommendations for next steps, and provides you with a detailed report.
You don’t need to know which type of assessment you need — our team will take care of that for you! We’ll select the right mix of tools to address your concerns and help find an accurate understanding so you can get the support you need.
Below are a few main assessment categories:
For adults experiencing challenges with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that affect daily life, work, or relationships. An ADHD assessments provide clarity and strategies on how to navigate these challenges.
Mental health assessments help identify emotional or psychological concerns impacting daily life, such as sadness, stress or other mental health concerns, and provide clarity to guide your next steps toward well-being.
Psychoeducational (Learning) Asessments help adults understand their learning profile, clarify cognitive and academic strengths, and identify challenges that may have gone unnoticed earlier in life.
For adults experiencing challenges with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity, an ADHD assessment provides clarity and strategies on how to navigate those challenges.
Mental health assessments help identify emotional or psychological concerns impacting daily life, such as sadness, stress or other mental health concerns, and provide clarity to guide your next steps toward well-being.
Psychoeducational (Learning) Asessments help adults understand their learning profile, clarify cognitive and academic strengths, and identify challenges that may have gone unnoticed earlier in life.
Our team will determine which psychologist is best suited for your assessment in your screening call
Assessments are billed hourly, with typical duration ranges. Your clinician will provide an estimate before beginning, which will include scoring, interpretation, report writing and a feedback session.
While we don’t offer direct billing for assessments, we recommend checking with your health benefit plans to see if you have coverage for reimbursement.
Through our partnership with Medicard, flexible payment plans are available to help make assessments more manageable.
Billed at $235/hour*. Our Assessments typically take 6–12 hours, depending on your needs and the type of assessment
*Fees are aligned with the recommended fee schedule outlined by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta. Our assessments follow a capped fee, which will be communicated to you during your screening call.
Get answers to common questions about assessments.
If you are struggling with areas related to attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, learning, or mental health, a psychological assessment can provide clarity on underlying issues and help guide treatment or support. If you would like to learn more or are unsure if we offer an assessment specific to your needs, please contact our team by emailing assessments@divethru.com or calling us at (866) 658-0566
Take a few minutes to complete our screening form. Then you’ll be prompted to book a screening call with our assessment team. On the call, they’ll review your screening form and learn more about you to let you know about the recommended assessment and fee. They’ll answer all your questions, and if you’re ready to proceed, they’ll support you with the booking process.
The assessment can but not always result in a formal diagnosis. A diagnosis is only provided if the psychologist determines that it is appropriate based on the assessment data.
Even if you do not receive a formal diagnosis, you may likely still receive valuable insights on your experiences and receive tailored recommendations on next steps from the psychologist.
At the moment, we are unfortunately not able to provide direct billing. If you have benefits, we strongly encourage you to check with your insurance provider regarding your coverage for reimbursement prior to booking. We provide detailed invoices after each session.
Through our partnership with Medicard, flexible payment plans are available to help make assessments more manageable.
We’ve answered more common assessment questions on our support page! If you still have an inquiry, please contact our team by emailing assessments@divethru.com or calling us at (866) 658-0566.
Our team is here to help you understand how an assessment can support you, answer any questions you might have, and guide you toward the clarity you’re looking for.
Our psychologists are here to guide you with compassion, expertise, and practical insight, so you can better understand yourself and take the next step forward.
