Comprehensive Psychological Assessments at Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre (TPSRC)
Understanding Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
At Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre (TPSRC), we specialize in a full range of diagnostic evaluations — including Gifted, ADHD, Autism, Psychoeducational, Clinical, and Developmental assessments. While each is thorough on its own, some clients present with multiple areas of concern that overlap or interact. For these individuals, a Comprehensive Psychological Assessment offers the most efficient and integrated way to understand the full picture.
A Comprehensive Psychological Assessment combines the elements of several evaluations into a single, coordinated process. This allows us to examine neurodevelopmental, emotional, academic, and personality factors together — ensuring that all relevant conditions are investigated simultaneously rather than through multiple, separate assessments. The result is a cohesive understanding of the individual’s strengths, challenges, and needs.
Our Integrated Approach
This assessment option was first offered by TPSRC in 2020 to streamline access to care. Rather than completing several evaluations sequentially — each requiring its own fees, time commitments, and appointments — clients can undergo a single, all-encompassing evaluation that covers every relevant domain.
By consolidating the process, we save clients both time and money. Because there are overlapping components across assessments, the comprehensive model allows for significant cost reduction compared to completing multiple evaluations individually. Clients also retain the flexibility to combine two or more assessments (for example, ADHD and Autism) when doing so is more cost-effective than a full comprehensive package.
Every assessment at TPSRC is guided by the same principle: clarity that leads to action. Findings from the comprehensive evaluation are integrated into a cohesive report that includes targeted recommendations, accommodations, and — where appropriate — a personalized therapy treatment plan. This ensures that each client leaves with meaningful, evidence-based next steps.
Who Conducts the Assessment
All assessments are completed by registered psychologists and psychological associates and their team who specialize in diagnostic evaluations across neurodevelopmental, clinical, and educational domains. Each professional contributes their expertise to ensure that the assessment is thorough, accurate, and clinically defensible.
The Assessment Process
Consultation
Every assessment begins with a consultation appointment. The consultation fee is $300, paid separately before the appointment. During this meeting, we will review your goals, background, and presenting concerns to determine whether a comprehensive evaluation is the most appropriate next step. If you decide to proceed within 14 days of the consultation, the fee is applied toward the total assessment cost.
Structured Interviews, Testing, and Feedback
Before concluding the consultation, we will schedule all necessary appointments, such as the structured background history interview, relevant diagnostic interviews, and standardized testing sessions, as appropriate. Most interviews can be completed virtually, while standardized testing is always conducted in person at our clinic, located inside the Yonge–Sheppard Centre (2 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 302, Toronto, Ontario).
During the final feedback session, the psychologist reviews the results, explains the findings, and discusses evidence-based recommendations. Clients receive a detailed written report summarizing all results, interpretations, and recommendations, including any identified therapy or treatment needs. The report can be shared at your discretion with schools, healthcare providers, or workplaces.
The process typically takes between six and twelve hours and is completed over approximately twelve weeks.
Assessment Cost
- Promotional rate: $4,000 — paid in full on the day of, or within one week of, the consultation
- Regular rate: $5,000 — half paid after intake, half at least 14 days before feedback
- Bi-weekly plan: $500 deposit after consultation, followed by $250 bi-weekly payments (requires proof of income, three recent payslips, a utility bill dated within one month, a driver’s licence, and direct withdrawal authorization)
Price Matching
As part of our Affordable Healthcare Initiative, TPSRC will match the cost of a psychological assessment of the same investigative scope offered by another private psychology clinic in the Greater Toronto Area. To qualify, clients must provide a verifiable insurance estimate or written quote on the clinic’s official letterhead, dated within one week of scheduling the consultation with TPSRC.
Why Choose TPSRC
- We offer a single, coordinated process that integrates multiple areas of assessment into one thorough evaluation.
- Reduced time and cost compared to completing separate assessments with different providers.
- Reports that combine diagnostic clarity with actionable, evidence-based recommendations and a personalized treatment plan when appropriate.
- Our psychologists, psychological associates, and their team work collaboratively with clients to ensure precision, compassion, and professional excellence.
- An overall client-centred experience focused on understanding the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
Clients who complete comprehensive psychological assessments at TPSRC often describe the process as transformative — providing not only answers but a clear direction forward.