Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Psychological Assessments for Children & Adolescents
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in psychological assessments for children and adolescents. My practice focuses on evaluating conditions such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and developmental delays while providing evidence-based insights to support families and educators. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa and have maintained a private practice since 2003, serving clients in both clinical and educational settings. My work emphasizes collaboration with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers to create comprehensive strategies tailored to each child's unique needs.As a registered member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario and the Canadian Psychological Association, I adhere to the highest professional standards in clinical and school psychology. My approach combines technical expertise with compassionate care to help young people achieve happier, more successful lives through accurate diagnosis and targeted interventions.
Services
Psycho-Educational Assessment
Consultation
Developmental Screening
Behavioral Evaluation
Giftedness Testing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in child and adolescent psychology.
- Our assessments use evidence-based methodologies tailored to individual needs.
- We provide actionable recommendations for families and educators.
- Our psychologist is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
- We maintain collaborative relationships with schools and healthcare providers.
Associations and certifications
- College of Psychologists of Ontario
- Canadian Psychological Association
Services
Psycho-Educational Assessment
Comprehensive evaluations for children aged 4-19 to identify learning disabilities, giftedness, and developmental challenges. Our assessments combine cognitive, academic, and neuropsychological testing to create tailored recommendations for educational support and family guidance. The process includes parent interviews, standardized testing, and detailed written reports with actionable strategies.
Autism Spectrum Screening
Specialized evaluations to identify autism spectrum disorder characteristics in children and adolescents. We use evidence-based tools to assess social communication skills, repetitive behaviors, and sensory processing patterns while providing clear diagnostic conclusions and practical recommendations for home and school environments. Parent input and teacher observations are integrated when available.
People
Dr. Stephanie Cristina
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stephanie Cristina is a registered psychologist with 20+ years of experience in child and adolescent mental health. She specializes in psychological assessments for developmental disorders, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges while maintaining active memberships in professional psychology associations.
Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for psychological services?
No referral is required, but most insurance companies require one for reimbursement of psychological services.
What age groups do you assess?
We specialize in assessments for children and adolescents aged 4-19 years.
How long does the assessment process take?
Typical assessments require two 3-hour testing sessions plus a feedback meeting two weeks later with a comprehensive written report.
What testing areas are included?
Assessments cover cognitive ability, academic achievement, memory, executive functioning, motor skills, and behavioral/emotional screening through standardized tools.
