ADHD Assessment & Treatment in Alberta
Clear answers and practical support for children, teens, and adults living with ADHD — in Calgary and virtually across Alberta. Support for focus, organization, emotional regulation, and everyday functioning.
What is ADHD assessment and treatment?
ADHD affects focus, organization, emotional regulation, and daily functioning — at school, at work, and at home. When it goes unrecognized, it can quietly shape self-esteem, relationships, and confidence over time.
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At Shirley Psychological Services, our ADHD Assessment & Treatment Program offers screening, assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing support — so you understand what's really going on and what to do next. The program is led by Monique Dauphinais, R.Psych.
Ready to get clarity on ADHD?
Start with an initial consultation to discuss your concerns and see if a full assessment is the right next step.
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ADHD assessment and treatment may be helpful if you:
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Struggle with focus, organization, or following through
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Feel restless, overwhelmed, or easily distracted
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Suspect undiagnosed or late-diagnosed ADHD
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Want a clear diagnosis and a practical plan
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Are a parent seeking answers and support for your child
Support is available for children, teens, and adults across Alberta.
Treatment for ADHD in Calgary
Whether you're seeking an assessment for the first time or support in managing a known diagnosis, at SPS, our care is collaborative, practical, and tailored to you.
Treatment and support may include:
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Strategies to improve focus, organization, and follow-through
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Education and support sessions for parents and family members
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Tools for emotional regulation and reduced overwhelm
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Support for executive functioning and daily routines
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Building self-esteem and self-understanding
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Recommendations for school, work, or physician follow-up
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Our registered psychologists take a compassionate, evidence-based approach that respects your strengths and the realities of daily life with ADHD.
How assessment and treatment can improve daily life and confidence
When ADHD goes unrecognized, everyday tasks can feel harder than they should — and that strain can build into frustration, self-blame, and shame. Assessment brings clarity, and treatment gives you practical tools, so daily life feels more manageable and you can work with your strengths instead of against them.
The Assessment & Treatment Process, Step by Step
Clients without an existing ADHD diagnosis typically move through four phases. Clients who already have a diagnosis and want a second opinion or confirmation can enter at Phase 1 and proceed from there.
One initial information-gathering session, in person or virtually, to determine whether a full assessment is warranted. Preliminary assessment forms are sent when you book. If pre-screening points to a full assessment, you'll be encouraged to book a clinical interview to review the results and move forward.
Phase 1 - Pre-Screening
The formal process for assessing whether ADHD is present. This phase includes one clinical interview, standardized ADHD and executive-function measures, form scoring, collateral input where appropriate, and a written report with a customized treatment plan.
Phase 2 - Assessment, Treatment Planning & Report
Once your report is ready, your clinician books a time with you — in person or virtually — to walk through the results and proposed treatment plan. Planning focuses on practical, real-world strategies tailored to your needs, and clarifies which interventions may help going forward.
Phase 3 — Report Session
The implementation stage, with ongoing support as needed. This may include ADHD-focused therapy, executive-skills coaching, education about ADHD's impacts, family support, school or workplace recommendations, accommodation letters, and coordination with medical providers for medication management. Follow-up sessions track progress, refine strategies, and help you build sustainable daily systems.
Phase 4 — Customized Intervention & Ongoing Support
At SPS, we understand that ADHD support looks different for every person. That's why we offer both in-person and virtual options across Alberta.
In-person and virtual
across Alberta
We offer ADHD assessment and treatment in person at our Willow Park Centre office in Calgary and virtually for clients across Alberta.
Our in-person space is designed to feel safe and welcoming, and our virtual sessions offer the same quality of care — with the flexibility to connect from home, work, or anywhere private and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions
The total fee is $1,500, split into three payments of $500. This structure may help you submit receipts to your extended health benefits provider as services are completed.
The program runs in stages, and payments are divided across those stages. This can make reimbursement easier — you can submit receipts as services are completed, and where applicable, spread claims across benefit periods.
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If at any point in time the assessment findings are not suggestive of ADHD, the therapist may stop the assessment and explore other possibilities with the client. If this occurs, the therapist will adjust billing accordingly.
The pre-screening (Phase 1) is a separate first step to determine whether a full assessment is warranted. Once you've completed your clinical interview in Phase 2, form scoring and report creation typically take approximately 2–4 weeks. Timelines may vary depending on complexity and collateral input. When your report is complete, your clinician will reach out to book your report session to walk you through the results and treatment plan.
Assessments are completed by a Registered Psychologist, and many extended health plans include coverage for psychological services. We provide detailed receipts you can submit for reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so confirm your benefits directly with your provider before booking.
Yes. If you'd like a second opinion or confirmation of an existing diagnosis, you can enter the program at the pre-screening stage and proceed from there.
Yes. Phase 2 includes a written report with a customized treatment plan, and Phase 3 is a dedicated session to walk you through the results.
Yes. Depending on your needs, Phase 4 can include school or workplace recommendations, accommodation letters, and coordination with medical providers.
It's flexible and moves at your pace. There's no fixed number of sessions — clients decide how much ongoing support they want and can space sessions out as they wish. Several factors help guide that decision, including your insurance coverage, how much ADHD is disrupting your work or school environment, and the impact it's having on your relationships and emotional regulation. During your report session, Monique will provide an outline with her suggestions, so you'll have a clear starting point to plan from.
Reach out through our Contact form and we'll help you figure out the right first step.
ADHD Workshops
In addition to individual ADHD assessment and treatment, we're developing a series of workshops designed to provide practical psychoeducation and support beyond one-on-one sessions.
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Our first workshop, led by Monique Dauphinais, R.Psych, focuses on women with ADHD — exploring how ADHD often shows up differently in women, why it's so frequently missed or diagnosed late, and practical strategies for working with your strengths rather than against them.
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Additional workshops will be added over time based on interest and demand. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when registration opens.
Visit Our Calgary Office
We offer in-person sessions at our office in Calgary and virtual sessions to clients across Alberta.
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ADHD doesn't have to hold you back,
Whether you're seeking answers for the first time or support managing a known diagnosis, our ADHD assessment and treatment can help you understand your patterns, work with your strengths, and move forward with more clarity and less overwhelm.