We regularly update the waitlist status on our website. Please see the Contact & Waitlist Status page for information.

Please click here for a handout on what to expect during a psychoeducational assessment.

Please click here for a handout on the cost breakdown of a psychoeducational assessment.

Please see our Services & Fees page for more information.

In private practice, psychological services are not covered by provincial health insurance (OHIP) but are covered by most extended health plans. The psychologist bills the patient directly and they are provided with a receipt that can be submitted to an insurer for reimbursement. It is important to check with your insurer to obtain details regarding the amount and type of coverage you have, and what information they need from you in order to be reimbursed. When insurance plans only provide limited coverage, receipts may be tax deductible for any remainder when you have a physician referral.

Although this varies case by case, a general rule of thumb is not before the end of Grade 2. This allows the child to adjust to a more structured learning environment before we assess academic and attentional skills. This does not apply to developmental assessments which be completed at an earlier age.

Our clinic is located on the second story of a commercial building with no elevator. We offer virtual sessions as an alternative for clients with accessibility needs.

Please click the following links on the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) websites for information regarding what to expect when you see a Psychologist.

Please click on the following links from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) websites for information about Psychologists.

In Ontario, Psychologists have typically completed (at minimum):

8 years of university level education including an undergraduate degree, Master's degree (depending on the program) and a Doctoral degree (Ph.D.).

A dissertation (research). Many Psychologists have also published studies in peer-reviewed journals.

A 1 year internship.

Post-Doctorate supervised practice.

Have met provincial licensing requirements including exams related to ethics and general knowledge in psychology.

This table created by the OPA highlights some of the differences between Psychologists and other mental health professionals in terms of education and scope of practice.

The Psychologist's scope of practice includes:

Assessment of behavioural and mental conditions.

The diagnosis of neuropsychological disorders and dysfunctions.

The diagnosis of psychotic, neurotic and personality disorders and dysfunction.

The prevention and treatment of behavioural and mental disorders and dysfunctions.

The maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning.

In Ontario, only Psychologists, Psychological Associates and medical practitioners including Psychiatrists and Family Physicians are able to communicate a diagnosis identifying, as the cause of a person’s symptoms, a neuropsychological disorder or a psychologically based psychotic, neurotic or personality disorder. This is considered a controlled act as per the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA).

Please note that Rideauview Clinic does not provide assessments or evaluations regarding family law matters, or any issues that may now, or in the future, be related to matters of child custody and/or access. Given this highly specialized area of work, we recommended seeking services from other clinics who have more experience and competency in this area (e.g. The Ottawa Centre for Resilience). When working with parents who share custody of their child, Rideauview Clinic adheres to the following steps:

1)     We ask both custodial parents be involved the clinical care of their child (assessment or treatment).

2)     We ask that both custodial parents sign consent forms for services.

3)     We ask that both custodial parents agree not to ask us to provide any opinions or conclusions related to child custody, access or parenting competence.

4)     In an effort to provide full transparency, we will send any emails correspondences relevant to the clinical care of their child to both custodial parents.

5)     We ask for a copy of the custody agreement for their child’s clinical records.

If you have multiple family members (e.g. different children) at our practice, we recommend creating a different user name for each family member in order to sign in instead of the same email address for all family members. Please see the following Jane App link for more information: https://jane.app/guide/i-can-t-access-my-jane-account-a-troubleshooting-guide