Comprehensive
Psychological Assessments
I provide concise, evidence-based assessments designed to diagnose psychological conditions and provide clear treatment recommendations. These assessments typically result in a type of form completion (as with ICBC and many Extended Benefits Plans) or 2 to 4-page written reports, all of which follow well-recognized, standardized DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria.
who I assess
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Individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) - as with ICBC claims
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RCMP members and First Responders
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Persons off work and requiring diagnostic clarity and disability evaluation - excluding WorkSafe BC claims
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Individuals and/or couples wanting to address personal and/or relationship issues
common impairments evaluated
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Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders (AD, ASD, PTSD, Complex PTSD)
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Chronic pain and pain-related disability
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Anxiety (GAD, Social, Health Anxiety), Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder
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Depression, Bipolar illness, sadness, low mood, mood dysregulation, impaired sleep, stress, burnout
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Cognitive issues (concentration, attention, memory)
assessment outputs
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Completed forms and comprehensive narrative reports for a variety of needs, including Insurance Claims and disability management (e.g., ICBC, Extended Benefit Plans, RCMP)
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Pensions (e.g., Canada Life, Sun Life, Manulife, Veterans Affairs Canada)
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Short narrative reports for medical and/or personal use
the process
The assessment process is quite straight-forward. Simply:
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We meet and exchange greetings.
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The reasons for the assessment and the limits of confidentiality are reviewed and agreed upon.
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We conduct a symptom and functional review and we discuss related history – this will or can include medical, accident, disability, psychological, social, and treatment histories – with the amount of history taken dependent upon the nature/needs of the desired assessment.
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We administer a number of brief, valid, evidence-based psychological screening questionnaires that may relate to anxiety, depression, physical pain, sleep, cognitive impairment, physical and psychological disability, workplace limitations and restrictions, and so on. These measures can be completed before, during, or after the assessment time block or blocks.
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Diagnostic opinion and recommendations are shared with the person being assessed.
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If a report is required, it is prepared and sent to the individual being assessed and/or to the third party requesting this opinion and report.