Adult Assessments
At Juniper Counselling Centre, we understand that gaining a deeper understanding of yourself or your loved ones can be a transformative step toward personal growth and well-being. Our adult assessments, led by a Psychological Associate, provide comprehensive evaluations of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural functioning. These assessments are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual and are designed to clarify diagnoses, inform treatment plans, and guide personal development.
Understanding Your Unique Needs
Our adult assessments are conducted with care, professionalism, and an emphasis on collaboration. Whether you’re seeking insight into struggles with anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotion regulation challenges, or other concerns, our assessments aim to provide clarity and direction. We use evidence-based tools and methods to assess diagnoses, evaluate your strengths and challenges, and ensure that the recommendations we provide are practical and actionable.
Comprehensive and Personalized Evaluations
Every individual is unique, and so are our assessments. Our Psychological Associate takes the time to understand your concerns and goals, ensuring that the evaluation process is thorough and meaningful. The assessment process typically includes:
Initial Interview: Understanding your presenting concerns and gathering information about your history, including early development, education, previous assessments, and physical and mental health.
Questionnaires: Completion of standardized forms by multiple informants, such as yourself or caregivers.
Psychological Testing: Standardized testing sessions to provide a holistic picture of your mental health and cognitive functioning.
Comprehensive Report: Once the assessment is complete, we provide a detailed report that includes findings, diagnoses, recommendations, and actionable steps for moving forward.
The timeline for assessments varies depending on your presenting concerns. Your clinician will provide an estimated timeline during the intake session.
Risks and Benefits of Assessments
Psychodiagnostic assessments can have both benefits and risks. It’s important to understand these before beginning the process:
Benefits:
Diagnostic clarification and improved understanding of your emotional, cognitive, and social functioning.
Tailored recommendations for treatment, workplace, or educational accommodations.
Observations of progress over time, particularly during re-assessments.
Risks:
Uncovering unexpected difficulties or diagnoses.
Potential challenges in coming to terms with limitations or diagnoses.
Possible stigma if results are shared externally.
Fatigue or stress during the assessment process.
Your clinician will work with you to address any concerns or discomfort during the process.
Supporting Your Path to Wellness
The insights gained from an adult assessment can be life-changing, offering a clearer understanding of your challenges and equipping you with strategies for improvement. Whether the goal is diagnostic clarification, informing therapy, exploring accommodations, or gaining a deeper understanding of personal struggles, our assessments provide a foundation for growth and healing.
We are committed to ensuring that the results of your assessment are meaningful and applied effectively to improve your well-being. Choosing to pursue an assessment is a powerful step toward understanding yourself and addressing your concerns.
If you’re ready to take the next step, our team is here to guide you with care and expertise.