Frequently Asked Questions

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General Questions

How does a therapy session work?

The first session is a ‘get to know each other’ session. At this point you will make a decision on whether the therapist is a good match for you and vice versa.

For subsequent sessions the therapist typically invites you to share what’s been going on in your life, what’s on your mind, what’s bothering you, or whether there are any goals of therapy you would like to discuss. She will take notes as you speak or after the session. The session will be kept strictly confidential. At this point a treatment plan will be developed and the therapist will help you navigate your feelings and find solutions to your issues.

How many sessions should I expect to have?

It is difficult to say exactly how many sessions you will need. They may range between 4 and 12 sessions but may go longer depending on the issues.

When/why do you admit a patient in the hospital?

Usually the therapist will recommend hospital admission when the patient is a danger to themselves or others, when they need closer monitoring, when they need to be away from a toxic environment, or when they need to be on medication that can only be administered in a controlled hospital setting.

When does one need medication?

Usually combination therapy (medication and psychotherapy) may be recommended. This is at the discretion of the Clinical Psychologist and will be exhaustively discussed with the patient prior to commencement

Learning Assessment Questions

Educational and cognitive assessments help teachers and parents to understand why a learner is struggling in school. The assessment results inform teachers on how they can develop timely child specific interventions for student success.

What is a learning assessment and why is it important?

A learning assessment refers to the measurement of a student’s capabilities, progress and academic outcome. Learning assessments are important because both students and teachers can get a clear picture of what a student can do academically rather than what he or she can’t do. When conducting a learning assessment, instructors consider past and present academic performances as well as the student’s values, behaviors and attitudes toward learning.

Learn more from the learning assessments page

How long does a learning assessment take?

Learning assessment can take anywhere between 1.5 to 5 hours each depending on the level of the child being assessed and they type of assessment being done.

Why do you cost assessments differently?

The costs depend on the type of assessment and the tools used to assess.

What recommendations can I expect in the assessment report?

Assessment reports will provide standardized scores that compare the learner’s scores to same age learners. In the report the assessor wi also indicate the specific learning disorder if any is found. The assessor will recommend classroom and clinical interventions where necessary. She may also recommend access arrangements and accommodations like extra time, reader, scribe, etc where needed