Our Assessments
Adults, Teens, Children 10+
At Making Space Psychotherapy we offer
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comprehensive
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trauma-informed (our specialty)
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psychiatric mental health assessments
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customized for you
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answers (finally)
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treatment options
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counselling
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medication management (if needed)
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collaborative care (wraparound support)
Online in Hamilton, and across Ontario, with
Areas We Commonly Assess include...
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ADHD and executive functioning challenges
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Diagnostic clarification and overlapping presentations
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Trauma and Complex Trauma
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Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD/C-PTSD)
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Anxiety and Depression
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Mood Disorder
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Dissociation
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Disordered eating patterns
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Sleep difficulties
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Substance use concerns
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Nervous system dysregulation
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Emotional overwhelm and burnout
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Relationship and attachment-related patterns
A Different Kind of Assessment Experience
At Making Space Psychotherapy we are known for our specialization in trauma and relationships, and the deeper, more nuanced way we work with our clients as complex and unique humans.
A Deeper Look at your Mental Health
Many mental health symptoms can overlap: for example, trauma can sometimes look like ADHD; anxiety can be connected to nervous system dysregulation; and dissociation, chronic stress, burnout, attachment wounds, or neurodivergence can all impact how you experience daily life.
Our assessments consider:
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your history and lived experiences
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your nervous system and stress responses
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trauma and attachment patterns
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emotional and relational functioning
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current symptoms and challenges
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strengths, coping patterns, and supports
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your family history including generational trauma
We believe that a truly meaningful assessment should help you feel more informed (and understood).
Collaborative & Integrated Care
Following your assessment, you may choose to continue working with the same Nurse Practitioner for:
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follow-up support
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medication management (if appropriate)
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ongoing monitoring and care planning
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coordination with your Psychotherapist at Making Space
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coordination with your existing healthcare providers
MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Making Space Psychotherapy
A different kind of mental health assessment.
Trauma-informed care that helps you understand what's really going on.
Fees for appointments with our Nurse Practitioners are paid at the time of booking.
We have a 48 hr cancellation policy.
Insurance? Assessments may not be covered, so if you plan to rely on insurance you are responsible for confirming coverage with your provider before booking with the Nurse Practitioner. Your health spending account can typically be used for this.
Our Commitment to High-Quality Care
At Making Space Psychotherapy, we are known for providing thoughtful, trauma-informed, and high-quality mental health care.