ADHD Assessment in Alberta, Online and Clinician-Led
Whether you are in Calgary, Edmonton, or a smaller Alberta community, the public route to an adult ADHD assessment usually runs through a referral and a specialist wait. Finding Focus lets you book a clinician-led video assessment directly, starting at $399, with outcomes often shared within days.
For most Albertans, the publicly funded path to an ADHD diagnosis means booking with a family doctor, being referred to a psychiatrist, and then waiting for an appointment to open up. Non-urgent adult referrals in Alberta commonly sit in queues for several months, and depending on where you live and which clinic you are referred to, the wait can extend well past a year. Adults whose symptoms were missed in childhood often find their referral triaged behind more acute cases.
The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) covers physician services, so a family doctor visit and a psychiatrist assessment cost nothing out of pocket through the public system. AHCIP does not, however, pay for private psychologist assessments, which commonly cost between $2,000 and $4,000 or more, and it does not cover private virtual clinics such as Finding Focus. Many Albertans use workplace benefits or a health spending account to offset private costs; our answer on ADHD assessment costs in Alberta walks through the numbers.
The online alternative is straightforward. Nurse practitioners in Alberta hold a broad scope of practice and are authorized to diagnose ADHD and prescribe treatment, so you can book a DSM-5-TR based, CADDRA-aligned video assessment with Finding Focus directly, with no referral required. Adult assessments start at $399 as a single transparent fee; see pricing and how the assessment works. We serve adults 18 and over in eligible Canadian provinces, including Alberta; the current list is on our locations page, and you can read more in our answer on getting diagnosed with ADHD online in Alberta.
Bypass the referral bottleneck
No family doctor visit, no referral letter, no triage queue. You book the assessment yourself and are often seen within days rather than months.
A fraction of typical private costs
Assessments start at $399 all-in, compared with the $2,000 to $4,000 or more that private psychologist assessments commonly cost in Alberta. See pricing for exactly what is included.
Assessed from anywhere in Alberta
From downtown Edmonton to a farm outside Lethbridge, all you need is a private space and an internet connection. The clinical standard is the same wherever you log in from.
How it works
Book directly, no referral needed
Pick an appointment time online, often within days, and fill out an intake questionnaire covering your symptoms, history, and what you hope to get out of the assessment.
Complete a structured video assessment
You meet one-on-one with a licensed Canadian clinician over secure video. The assessment follows DSM-5-TR criteria and CADDRA-aligned practices, looking at how symptoms affect your work, home, and relationships.
Receive your outcome, often within days
Your clinician shares a clear conclusion, often within hours to days. An honest assessment can also conclude that ADHD is not the explanation, in which case you will get guidance on what to explore next.
Move forward with a plan
A diagnosis comes with an individualized treatment plan built with your clinician. If you want continued support, optional ongoing care is available by membership or per check-in.
Transparent pricing
Adult ADHD assessments start at $399
One fee for your assessment and treatment plan, with optional ongoing care from $29.99/month. Already diagnosed? You may qualify for 50% off your initial consultation.
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Frequently asked questions
Publicly, an assessment through a family doctor and psychiatrist is covered by AHCIP but requires a referral and a wait that often runs months. Private psychologist assessments in Alberta commonly cost between $2,000 and $4,000 or more. Finding Focus adult assessments start at $399, one fee that includes the assessment and your treatment plan; see pricing and our detailed answer on Alberta assessment costs.
No. AHCIP covers physician services delivered through the public system, but not private psychologist assessments or private virtual clinics. If you have workplace benefits or a health spending account, part of the fee may be reimbursable depending on your plan; check your policy's rules for nurse practitioner services.
Not for an online assessment with Finding Focus; you book directly. A referral is only part of the public route, where a family doctor refers you to a psychiatrist.
Yes. Alberta nurse practitioners are authorized to assess, diagnose, and treat ADHD, including prescribing medication where clinically appropriate. You receive a diagnostic report you can share with your family doctor or use when requesting workplace or academic accommodations, though each organization decides its own documentation requirements.
Not yet. Finding Focus currently assesses adults 18 and over in Alberta; youth assessments for ages 12 to 17 are available in Ontario only at this time. This content is educational, and a licensed clinician is the right person to advise on your family's specific situation.
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