PTSD Assessments
For Individuals, Veterans, RCMP, Police and Law Enforcement Officers, and Front Line Workers
When you receive a Veterans Affairs Canada or Bureau of Pensions Advocates letter requesting a psychiatric or psychological medical questionnaire, it can feel overwhelming. Our registered psychologists provide clear, evidence-based assessments that speak directly to what is being asked, while honouring your service and your story, so you can move forward with confidence.
This independent assessment helps VAC and the Bureau of Pensions Advocates understand how your mental health condition impacts daily functioning and its connection to service. We work with CAF, RCMP, and DND members who have a psychiatric diagnosis and a questionnaire request. The process takes about 10 hours, completed virtually or in person.
Eligibility and referral review
Eligibility and referral review:
We begin by reviewing your VAC or Bureau of Pensions…
Eligibility and referral review:
We begin by reviewing your VAC or Bureau of Pensions Advocates correspondence, any previous decisions, and your medical questionnaire request. Together, we clarify the specific questions being asked, your goals for the assessment, and any timelines involved. This ensures we are responding precisely to the referral questions, not just completing a form.
Clinical history and service context
Clinical history and service context:
Your psychologist takes a detailed history that covers…
Clinical history and service context:
Your psychologist takes a detailed history that covers your military or RCMP service, critical incidents, operational stressors, and post-service transitions. We also explore prior diagnoses, treatment, and how symptoms have changed over time. This allows us to frame your current difficulties within the realities of service culture, deployments, cumulative stress, and reintegration.
Standardized Symptoms
Standardized symptom and functioning measures:
In addition to the interview, you complete validated questionnaires…
Standardized symptom and functioning measures:
In addition to the interview, you complete validated questionnaires that assess symptoms such as post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and substance use. We also look at social and occupational functioning. These measures help quantify the severity and impact of your condition in a way that aligns with best-practice mental health assessments.
Functional and occupational impact analysis
Functional and occupational impact analysis:
We examine how your mental health affects…
Functional and occupational impact analysis:
We examine how your mental health affects daily life: work, school, relationships, parenting, community involvement, and self-care. This includes concentration and memory, emotional regulation, avoidance, anger, hypervigilance, and fatigue. By looking closely at your functioning, we can speak clearly to the types of limitations and accommodations that may be relevant to your claim or appeal.
Integrated opinion and questionnaire completion
Integrated opinion and questionnaire completion:
Your psychologist integrates records, interviews, questionnaires…
Integrated opinion and questionnaire completion:
Your psychologist integrates records, interviews, questionnaires, and functional information into a coherent clinical opinion. We then complete the Veterans Affairs or Bureau of Pensions Advocates medical questionnaire in detail, responding directly to each item, explaining diagnoses, service-connection, prognosis, and functional impact in plain but clinically accurate language.
Flexible, trauma-informed process
Flexible, trauma-informed process (virtual or in-person):
The full 10 hours includes file review, direct meeting…
Flexible, trauma-informed process (virtual or in-person):
The full 10 hours includes file review, direct meetings, scoring and interpretation of tests, and report/questionnaire completion. Sessions are paced with your comfort in mind, with the option for virtual appointments using secure telepsychology or in-person meetings in a calm, private office. Throughout, we aim to minimize re-traumatization while still gathering the information required.
Parenting assessment follows the steps and approximate hours outlined below. This is a general guideline only; the actual time and cost may change depending on the complexity of your case.
Intake
0.5 hour (virtual)
Document Review
1 hour
Testing, Interview and Observation
3 hours (in-person)
Reporting
6 hours
Follow up
0.5 hour
Total Time
11 hours
Why Our PTSD Assessment Provides Trusted Clarity
Our VAC medical questionnaire assessments are grounded in rigorous clinical standards and a clear understanding of military and first-responder mental health. Each evaluation follows evidence-informed practices to produce clear, defensible conclusions that address Veterans Affairs or BPA requirements. Our approach clarifies your diagnosis, documents functional impact, and connects experiences to service where appropriate—providing validation and a strong foundation for your claim. Here’s how our key components work and the benefits they offer:
1. Clinical Interview
We conduct a structured clinical interview that explores your symptoms, mental health history, service experiences, and life before and after…read more
2. Standardized Measures
You complete validated questionnaires that assess PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and related symptoms. These metrics are widely… read more
3. Functional & Occupational Review
We examine how your mental health affects daily functioning at work, at home, in relationships, and in community life. This includes…read more
4. Integrated Report & Medical Questionnaire
Once all information is gathered, your psychologist synthesizes the data into a clear… read more
Meet Our Calgary PTSD Assessment Specialist
Flexible & Accessible Options :
PTSD assessments involve structured interviews, evidence-based measures, and detailed record review to help our psychologists understand your mental health condition and its connection to service. These assessments clarify diagnosis, functional impact, and service-related factors requested by Veterans Affairs or the Bureau of Pensions Advocates, RCMP, Police services, etc. Costs are based on the required hours and complexity of the case; below is the typical fee structure for PTSD assessments.
PTSD Assessments
$2,400- $2,640
Insurance billing available under specific conditions
In-person sessions available in Calgary
Let’s find a time and format that works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Ans: A PTSD assessment is a structured process used to understand whether trauma-related symptoms may be connected to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It explores emotional, physical, and behavioural symptoms, as well as how they are affecting daily life, relationships, work, or school.
Ans: A PTSD assessment may be helpful for individuals who are experiencing ongoing distress after a traumatic event. This may include symptoms such as intrusive memories, nightmares, avoidance, emotional numbness, difficulty concentrating, or feeling constantly on edge.
Ans: A PTSD assessment usually includes a clinical interview, a review of trauma history, symptom questionnaires, and a discussion of how symptoms are impacting day-to-day functioning. The goal is to build a clear understanding of your experiences in a safe and supportive way.
Ans: Many families see traction within 4–8 sessions when focusing on a few targets. Complex needaAns: Yes. A thorough assessment considers other concerns that may overlap with PTSD, such as anxiety, depression, stress-related difficulties, or other trauma-related responses. This helps ensure the findings are accurate and clinically meaningful.s or school coordination may take longer. We’ll revisit goals regularly and taper when skills stick
Ans: Yes. PTSD assessments are confidential and handled with care. Information shared during the process is kept private within professional and legal limits, and the assessment is conducted in a respectful, trauma-informed manner.
Ans: In many cases, yes. You may receive a written report or feedback summary outlining the findings, clinical impressions, and recommendations for treatment, support, or next steps depending on the purpose of the assessment.
Ans: Even if PTSD is not diagnosed, the assessment can still be valuable. It may identify other trauma-related or emotional concerns and help guide the right support, treatment, or follow-up care for your needs.
