Comprehensive Formal Assessment

Comprehensive Formal Assessment Services in Alberta

At Authentic You: Counselling, Assessment & Addictions Services Inc., we provide formal psychological and risk assessments delivered by experienced clinicians with extensive expertise in clinical and forensic settings. Our evaluations are individualized, thorough, and designed to meet the needs of clients, workplaces, and legal professionals. Each assessment is grounded in rigour, clarity, and relevance—helping you make informed decisions with confidence.

Types of Assessments

  • Addictions: Patterns of substance use or behavioural addiction, treatment planning, recovery readiness, and return-to-work decisions

  • Behavioural: Triggers, regulation challenges, and strategies for improved functioning

  • Emotional: Mood, coping, and overall well-being to guide interventions and diagnostic clarity

  • Forensic Risk: Structured evaluations of criminal, violent, or sexual recidivism risk using standardized tools and clinical judgement

  • Giftedness & Psychoeducational: Learning profiles, intellectual ability, and diagnosis of learning disorders with recommendations for school or work support

  • Personality: Personality structure and interpersonal functioning to aid diagnosis and treatment planning

  • Psychological (e.g., ADHD, PTSD, Mood & Anxiety): Comprehensive evaluations using interviews and psychometric testing to clarify diagnosis and guide care

Our Process

  • Comprehensive Intake: Personal history, interviews, observations, and collateral information where appropriate

  • Validated Testing: Standardized, evidence-based tools for cognitive, emotional, and personality assessment

  • Clear Reporting: Practical reports with diagnostic impressions, strengths-based insights, and tailored recommendations

  • Accessible Results: Findings translated into clear language for clients, educators, medical teams, and legal professionals

Why Choose Us

  • Ethical & Evidence-Based: Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with best practices

  • Meaningful Outcomes: Actionable insights and practical direction tailored to your needs

  • Trusted Expertise: Decades of combined experience across clinical, workplace, and legal contexts

At Authentic You, our assessments provide more than information—they deliver clarity, direction, and confidence for your next steps.