ASSESSMENTS WITH EXHALE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP
Psychological Assessments for Teens & Adults in Calgary (Ages 12+)
Sometimes therapy isn’t about learning new coping strategies.
Sometimes it’s about finally getting clear answers.
At Exhale Psychology Group in Calgary, we offer comprehensive psychological assessments for teens and adults to help clarify patterns that may be affecting learning, attention, emotional wellbeing, and daily functioning.
You may be wondering:
Why does everything feel harder for me than it seems for others?
Why can I focus in some situations but not others?
Why does school, work, or organization feel overwhelming?
Is this anxiety, ADHD, burnout, or something else?
A psychological assessment helps answer these questions with objective data, clinical insight, and clear recommendations for next steps.
Our goal is not to label you.
Our goal is to help you understand how your brain works and what support will actually help.
Assessments are completed by Registered Provisional Psychologist Priya Virk and are available for preteens, teens, and adults (ages 12+).
Meet Your Assessor
Priya is a Registered Provisional Psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment for teens and adults. Her work focuses on helping individuals better understand how their mind works — including attention, learning, emotional functioning, and executive skills.
Priya takes a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to assessment and is known for providing clear explanations, practical recommendations, and reports that are useful for both clients and professionals.
Assessments are designed to provide clarity, direction, and actionable next steps, not just a diagnosis.
Benefits of a Psychological Assessment
A psychological assessment can provide clarity in ways therapy alone sometimes cannot.
Clarity & Understanding - Identify the underlying factors affecting attention, learning, emotional wellbeing, or daily functioning.
Personalized Recommendations - Receive tailored strategies and recommendations for school, work, therapy, or daily life.
Access to Accommodations - Formal assessments may support academic accommodations, workplace supports, or additional services.
Validation - Many people experience relief in finally understanding why certain things have felt difficult for so long.
Stronger Treatment Planning - Assessment results can guide therapy, medication decisions, or other interventions with much greater precision.
Self-Understanding - Perhaps most importantly, assessments help people better understand their strengths, challenges, and how their mind works.
Not Sure if an Assessment is Right for You?
Many people aren’t sure whether they need a full psychological assessment or if therapy would be a better starting point.
That’s completely normal.
If you're wondering whether ADHD, learning differences, or mental health concerns may be affecting your life, we recommend starting with a 15-minute consultation with our assessor, Priya.
During this consultation we can:
discuss your concerns
determine whether an assessment would be helpful
explain the process and timelines
answer questions about fees and insurance
Types of Psychological Assessments We Offer
ADHD & Executive Functioning Assessments
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
ADHD is often misunderstood as simply being distracted or “hyper.”
In reality, ADHD affects the brain’s executive functioning system, which includes:
• attention and focus
• planning and organization
• emotional regulation
• task initiation and follow-through
• working memory
• impulse control
Because ADHD can overlap with anxiety, burnout, trauma, or learning differences, a thorough assessment is essential to ensure an accurate understanding.
WHAT THE ADHD ASSESSMENT EVALUATES
The assessment uses standardized, evidence-based measures to evaluate:
• attention and focus
• executive functioning
• impulse control and hyperactivity
• working memory and processing speed
• emotional and behavioural functioning
• co-occurring concerns such as anxiety or learning difficulties
The goal is to create a clear functional profile, identifying both strengths and areas that may benefit from support.
For teens, ADHD may show up as:
unfinished assignments
difficulty starting tasks
emotional overwhelm
struggles with organization
For adults, it often appears as:
chronic procrastination
missed deadlines
difficulty managing responsibilities
inconsistent focus
feeling capable but unable to execute consistently
Psychoeducational Assessments
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
A psychoeducational assessment helps us understand how someone learns and processes information.
Many teens and adults who struggle academically or in post-secondary settings actually have average or above-average intelligence, but experience specific challenges such as:
• reading difficulties (dyslexia)
• writing challenges (dysgraphia)
• math difficulties (dyscalculia)
• attention or executive functioning challenges
• processing speed differences
Some individuals describe feeling like they are working twice as hard for the same results.
A psychoeducational assessment helps explain why.
Rather than focusing on isolated test scores, the assessment examines how different cognitive and academic skills interact to create an individual learning profile.
What a Psychoeducational Assessment Evaluates
This assessment may include:
• cognitive abilities (intellectual functioning / IQ)
• academic achievement (reading, writing, math)
• attention and executive functioning
• memory and information processing
• social-emotional functioning
The goal is to identify both strengths and areas requiring support so that appropriate accommodations or strategies can be implemented.
Giftedness Assessments
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
Giftedness is often misunderstood.
Many people assume gifted individuals simply excel academically, but giftedness can present in more complex ways. Some gifted teens and adults experience:
• intense curiosity and deep thinking
• rapid learning in specific areas
• sensitivity to environments and emotions
• boredom in traditional learning settings
• perfectionism or high internal pressure
At the same time, giftedness can sometimes mask learning challenges or ADHD, making it difficult to fully understand someone’s learning profile without a comprehensive assessment.
A giftedness assessment evaluates cognitive functioning and intellectual abilities to determine whether an individual meets criteria for gifted identification.
Understanding giftedness can help individuals:
• access enriched academic programming
• better understand their cognitive profile
• reduce frustration and underperformance
• identify appropriate supports and learning environments
Rather than focusing only on IQ scores, the goal is to understand how someone thinks, processes information, and learns best.
Mental Health & Diagnostic Assessments
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
A mental health assessment explores emotional, behavioural, and psychological functioning to better understand patterns that may be affecting daily life.
These assessments may help clarify symptoms related to:
• anxiety
• depression
• trauma
• emotional regulation
• behavioural concerns
• stress-related difficulties
What the Mental Health Assessment Evaluates
A comprehensive assessment may examine:
• mood and emotional functioning
• anxiety patterns
• behavioural coping strategies
• thinking patterns and cognitive functioning
• social functioning and relationships
• potential co-occurring conditions
The goal is to develop a clear picture of what is happening and what supports may be helpful moving forward.
What to Expect from the Assessment Process
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Step 1: Initial Intake
We begin with a detailed intake session to understand your concerns, history, and goals for the assessment.
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Step 2: Comprehensive Testing
Standardized psychological tests are administered to evaluate cognitive, academic, behavioural, or emotional functioning.
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Step 3: Integration & Report Writing
All test data, questionnaires, and interview information are carefully reviewed and integrated into a comprehensive report.
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Step 4: Feedback Session
You will meet with the psychologist to review the results, discuss findings, and receive recommendations tailored to your needs. A full written report will be provided following this session.
ADHD Assessment
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
Includes:
• 1 hour clinical intake
• 2 hours assessment testing
• Questionnaires (parent/teacher when applicable)
• Scoring and report writing
• 1 hour feedback session
• Comprehensive written report
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TOTAL COST FOR ADHD ASSESSMENT
$2300
Psychoeducationl Assessment
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
Includes:
• 1 hour clinical intake
• 4 hours assessment testing (split into two sessions)
• Scoring and report writing
• 1 hour feedback session
• Comprehensive written report
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TOTAL COST FOR PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
$2990
Mental Health & Diagnostic Assessment
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
Includes:
• 1 hour clinical intake
• 2 hours assessment testing
• Scoring and report writing
• 1 hour feedback session
• Comprehensive written report
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TOTAL COST FOR ADHD ASSESSMENT
$2300
Giftedness Assessment
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
Includes:
• 1 hour clinical intake
• 2 hours assessment testing
• Scoring and report writing
• 1 hour feedback session
• Comprehensive written report
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TOTAL COST FOR ADHD ASSESSMENT
$1840
Full Mental Health & ADHD Assessment
AGES 12+, TEENS & ADULTS
Includes:
• 1 hour clinical intake
• 3 hours assessment testing
• Scoring and report writing
• 1 hour feedback session
• Comprehensive written report
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TOTAL COST FOR ADHD ASSESSMENT
$2760
Wondering if an Assessment is Right for You?
Not everyone needs a full psychological assessment.
If you're unsure whether this is the right next step, we invite you to book a 15-minute consultation with our assessor, Priya.
During this call we can discuss:
• your concerns
• whether an assessment would be helpful
• timelines and availability
• next steps
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychological Assessments
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No referral is required. You can book a consultation directly with our assessor to determine whether an assessment is appropriate.
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Many extended health benefit plans cover services provided by a Registered Psychologist or Registered Provisional Psychologist, though coverage varies depending on your provider. We recommend checking with your insurance company before booking.
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The timeline varies depending on the type of assessment, but most assessments are completed over several appointments and include a follow-up feedback session where results are explained and the report is provided.
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Yes. ADHD assessments are available for teens and adults (ages 12+). Many adults seek assessment after years of struggling with focus, organization, or procrastination.
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Yes. Psychoeducational assessments are commonly used to support academic accommodations in high school, university, and professional programs.
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That’s completely fine. Assessment results can be shared with your therapist to help guide treatment and support.
Exhale Psychology Group provides psychological assessments for teens and adults in Calgary and surrounding communities, including SE Calgary, Auburn Bay, Mahogany, Seton, Cranston, Okotoks, and Chestermere. Individuals often seek assessments for ADHD diagnosis, learning challenges, difficulty focusing or staying organized, academic struggles, anxiety or mood concerns, or to better understand their cognitive strengths and learning profiles. If you’re looking for a psychological assessment in Calgary, our team is here to guide you through the process with clarity and care.