The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa Carleton (LDAO-C) provides awareness, education, resources and programs to support community needs.
See OPA Guidelines for Diagnosis and Assessment for assessment guidelines
The following is a list of psychology practitioners and practices who provide psychoeducational assessments for individuals with Learning Disabilities/ADHD in the Ottawa-Carleton community.
We do not specifically endorse any one program, clinical service, provider, or agency. Names and information are as provided to us, and are listed by general area, but in no particular order.
The number of hours of assessment, rates, what the cost includes, and wait times are approximate and depend on many factors, including referral issue, type of assessment, time of year, complexity, etc. We recommend you research each provider and contact them directly to determine the appropriateness of their service for your needs.
OTTAWA WEST/NEPEAN
| Name | Address | Telephone | Email/Website | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lindsay Borovay | 1750 Courtwood Crescent #208 Ottawa, K2C 2B5 | 613 820-2664 | lborovay@borovaypsychology.com | Approx 15.5 hours, including report Wait time approximately 6 months |
| Centrepointe Professional Services | 98 Centrepointe Drive Nepean, K2G 6B1 | 613-228-1174 | info@centrepointepros.com www.centrepointepros.com | See website for individual practitioner costs and wait times |
| Dr. Catherine Gow and others | 1390 Prince of Wales Dr Suite 103 Ottawa, ON K2E 3N6 | 613 565-0087 | drcgow@gowneuropsych.ca | Adolescent, young adult, and adult assessment. Call for information and costs. Typical wait time 6-8 weeks |
| Dr. Jennifer Karp | Ottawa Institute of CBT, 411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 209 Ottawa, Ontario K2A 3X9 | 631 820-9931 ext 289 Fax: 613 820-9996 | www.ottawacbt.ca | Contact to discuss hours/fees. Wait times vary. |
| Dr. Loretta Patterson | Nepean, ON | 613 231-4112 | loretta@drlorettapatterson.com | I assess children (ages 7+) and adults and my fee is $250/hr |
| Dr. Julia Ryan | 111 Sherwood Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 3V1 | 613 699-0825 | Assessments for children, youth, and adults | |
| Dr. Heather Schultz | Suite 305, 1750 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa ON, K2C 2B5 | 613 854-2299 | info@hopeandhealingpsychology.com www.hopeandhealingpsychology.com | Providing services to individuals ages 14 to 65 years old |
| Sherwood Psychology | 383 Parkdale Ave, #402, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4R4 | 343 451-7293 | admin@sherwoodpsychology.com www.sherwoodpsychology.com | Cost $3000-3500 with more details regarding rates and fees on Sherwood Psychology’s website |
| Waystone Psychology | 1140 Morrison Drive – Suite 220, Nepean, K2H 8S9 | 613 402-1698 | Most assessments are billed at a flat rate of $3920, and assessments typically consist of 16 hours of total work, with around 9-11 hours of in person appointments being conducted. Our hourly rate is $245. | |
| Dr. Tina Shanahan | Ottawa West Professional Services, 1956 Robertson Road, Suite 202, Ottawa, ON. K2G 0H2 |
shanahanpsychology@gmail.com https://www.ottawawestpros.com/ |
I provide psychoeducational assessments for children, teenagers, and young adult students (or prospective students). Contact via email for more information. | |
| Cappelli & Associates Psychological Services |
3-575 West Hunt Club Rd.
Ottawa, ON
K2G 5W5
|
613-729-3200 |
info@cappelliandassociates.ca http://cappeliandassociates.ca |
We provide Psychoeducational and ASD Assessments for children, youth, and young adults. Our average wait time is 2-3 months. The number of hours and cost depend on the complexity of the assessment. |
KANATA/STITTSVILLE/CARP
| Dr. Diana Garcia | 30 Terence Matthews Cr. Unit A-1 & Unit I-1 Kanata, ON | 613-599-7709 | officesupport@capitalpsychological.com capitalpsychological.com | Comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children through adulthood. Specializing in ADHD, autism, learning difficulties, and mental health concerns, we provide personalized insights and evidence-based recommendations to support your unique needs. |
| Dr. Laura Hansen | Suite 202, 430 Hazeldean Road, Kanata, ON | office@hansonpsychology.ca www.patchworkchild.ca | Assessments for children ages 1-18 years old for Autism Spectrum Disorder; ages 7-18 for learning disorders (learning disabilities and non-verbal learning disabilities) | |
| Dr. Adam McCaffrey, Blue Door Psychology | Office 202, 555 Legget Drive Kanata K2K 3B8 | 613 899-8224 | bluedoorpsychology@gmail.com www.bluedoorpsychology.com | Providing services for individuals ages 4 to 22 years of age |
| Dr. Rebecca Moore | Kanata Psychology and Counselling Centre 300 Terry Fox #700 Kanata K2L 3C8 | 613 435-2729 | moore@kanatapsychology.com www.kanatapsychology.com | $250 per hour – total cost ranges from $3000 to $3500 depending on number of sessions/complexity of the assessment |
| Dr. Jennifer Barnes |
Storms and Rainbows Psychology 4013 Carp Rd, Carp ON, K0A 1L0 |
613-282-2749 |
admin@stormsandrainbowspsychology.com https://www.stormsandrainbowspsychology.com
|
Assessments are available for ages 3-19. Fees are $250/hr, and prices range from $2500-$4000 depending on length/complexity of assessment. Please see website/email us for further information. Wait-times vary (currently it is approximately 3 months) |
| NuVista Mental Health |
600 Terry Fox Drive, Suite 202 Kanata (and 440 Laurier Avenue, Suite 200) |
613-435-3055 |
info@nuvistamentalhealth.ca https://nuvistamentalhealth.com/ |
NuVista offers assessment services for ages 5 and up, including psychoeducational assessments, psychodiagnostic assessments, ADHD assessments and Gifted assessments. Current wait times are approximately one month, however, wait times do fluctuate throughout the year. |
OTTAWA SOUTH/BARRHAVEN/MANOTICK/KEMPTVILLE
| Barrhaven Psychological Services | 10 Green St., Suite 110, Nepean, K2J 3Z6 | 613 823-3876 | info@barrhavenpsychservices.ca www.barrhavenpsychservices.ca | 14-17 hours/$240 per hour, ages 6-16 English/French assessments |
| Child, Adolescent, and Family Centre of Ottawa | 1815 Alta Vista Dr, Suite 103, Ottawa, ON K1G 3Y6 | 613 567-0777 | admin@cafco-ceafo.ca www.cafco-ceafo.ca |
Information regarding waitlist and fees can be found on CAFO-CEAFO’s website |
| Mary Ann Coulter, Coulter Psychology | 203-2481 Kaladar Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1V 8B8 | 613 809-0277 | maryann.coulter@coulterpsychology.com www.coulterpsychology.com | Psychoeducational assessments for children (ages 5 and up), youth, and adults |
| Dr. Justin Gates | 209-1376 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON | 343-363-7343 | admin@wellnesspsychologyservices.ca www.wellnesspsychologyservices.ca | Providing assessments for individuals ages 12 and above |
| Rideauview Clinic | 5494 Manotick Main Street, Unit 2B, Manotick K4M 0E2 | 613-604-0020 | contact@rideauviewclinic.ca www.rideauviewclinic.ca |
See website for cost and other details |
CENTRAL
| Cornerstone Psychology Ottawa | 66 Slater Street, Suite 1701, Ottawa K2P 0R5 | 613 230-4709 | cassandra.pasiak@cspottawa.ca www.cspottawa.ca | See website for further details |
| Jeremy Doucette, Developmental Psychology Centre | 117 Murray Street, Unit 201, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M5 | 613 323-4581 | jeremy.doucette@devpsych.ca www.developmentalpsychologycentre.ca | Offering psychoeducational, ADHD, and ASD assessments |
| Gilmour Psychological Services | 421 Gilmour Street, Ottawa K2P 0R5 | 613-868-9445 or 613-230-4709 ext. 146 | info@ottawa-psychologists.com www.ottawa-psychologists.com | Practitioner information, costs, and wait times available on our website |
| Dr. Karima Lacene | Gilmour Psychological Services, 421 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, K2P 0R5 | 613-230-4709 x 188 | klacene@ottawa-psychologists.com www.ottawa-psychologists.com | Typically 12 to 14 hours billing time (including report). Approximate cost $2700 to $3150.00 depending on level of complexity. Wait time is approximately 2 months. |
| Dr. Elisabeth Melsom | Gilmour Psychological Services 421 Gilmour Street Ottawa, ON K2P 0R5 | 613 230-4709 x157 | emelsom@ottawa-psychologists.com www.ottawa-psychologists.com | Contact to discuss hours/fees Wait times vary, often 3-4 months |
| The Ottawa Centre for Resilience |
600 – 150 Isabella Street, Ottawa Ontario |
613-714-0662 | OCFR is a mental health center specializing in childhood trauma, attachment, adoption, and high-conflict families in Ottawa and surrounding areas. We offer assessments for children and young adults aged 6 to 21 years. The cost ranges from $100 to $240 per hour, with assessments typically requiring between 12 and 22 hours. Please note that the current wait time for an assessment is between 3 to 6 months. | |
| Dr. Martine Roberge |
370 Churchill Ave, N. Suite 101, Ottawa, ON, K1Z 5C2 |
We offer psychological assessment for children and youth from 6 to 16 years old in French and English. We have a waitlist. To put the name of your child on our waitlist, you can email us or fill out a form on our website. The wait time varies according to the time of year. The waitlist will be closed when we exceed our capacity for the current school year and re-open the next August. More information about the assessment process is available on our website. |
EAST END/ORLEANS
| Dr. L. Rouillard | Orleans Psychological Services 405-2555 St. Joseph, Orleans K1C 1S6 | 613 222-8306 | orleans.ops.centre@gmail.com | Call to discuss |
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