Online ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Canada
An online ADHD diagnosis is a real, clinically valid diagnosis when it is made by a licensed Canadian clinician using DSM-5-TR criteria. Finding Focus takes you from self-assessment to video assessment, diagnosis, and a personalized treatment plan, with the outcome often shared within days. No referral is needed to get started.
If you have been searching for answers, the first question is usually the same: is an online ADHD diagnosis legitimate? In Canada, yes. A diagnosis made by a licensed clinician through a structured video assessment carries the same clinical validity as one made in an office, because what matters is the assessor's licence and the diagnostic standard they follow, not the room you sit in. We unpack the details in our answer on whether an online ADHD diagnosis is legitimate in Canada.
Finding Focus assessments are led by licensed Canadian nurse practitioners and clinicians, follow DSM-5-TR criteria, and align with CADDRA guidelines, the Canadian standard for ADHD care. You do not need a referral, and the adult assessment starts at $399, which includes both the assessment and a personalized treatment plan. You can read exactly how the assessment works or review pricing details.
Compare that with the usual routes: a family doctor referral followed by psychiatrist wait lists that can run 1 to 2+ years in some provinces, or private psychologist assessments that commonly cost $2,000 to $4,000 or more. Finding Focus serves adults 18+ in eligible Canadian provinces, including Ontario, and youth aged 12 to 17 in Ontario only. Check the current list of areas served before you book.
Clinically valid, Canadian standards
Assessments follow DSM-5-TR criteria and align with CADDRA guidelines, carried out by licensed Canadian nurse practitioners and clinicians.
No referral required
You can book directly, without a family doctor referral, and assessments are often available within days rather than months.
One transparent price
Adult assessments start at $399, including your assessment and treatment plan. If you already have a diagnosis, you may qualify for 50% off the initial consultation; see pricing for conditions.
How it works
Take a self-assessment
Start with a short online self-assessment built on recognized ADHD screening questions. It is not a diagnosis, but it helps you decide whether a full assessment makes sense and gives your clinician a useful starting point.
Book your video assessment
Choose a time that fits your schedule and meet a licensed Canadian nurse practitioner by secure video. No referral is required, and appointments are often available within days.
Receive your diagnosis decision
Your clinician evaluates your history and symptoms against DSM-5-TR criteria. The outcome is often shared within hours to days of your video assessment, and if ADHD is not the explanation, your clinician will say so and point you toward sensible next steps.
Start treatment and ongoing care
If you are diagnosed, you leave with a personalized treatment plan and can continue with online ADHD treatment and optional ongoing care, with follow-ups and plan adjustments as your needs change.
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.
See full pricing detailsFrequently asked questions
Yes. A diagnosis is legitimate when it is made by a licensed clinician using recognized diagnostic criteria, and that is true whether the assessment happens in an office or by video. Finding Focus assessments follow DSM-5-TR criteria, align with CADDRA guidelines, and are led by licensed Canadian nurse practitioners. We explain what makes a diagnosis valid, and what to watch out for, in this detailed answer.
No. You can book directly with Finding Focus, with no family doctor referral. That matters because the traditional route, a referral followed by a psychiatrist wait list, can run 1 to 2+ years in some provinces.
Adult assessments with Finding Focus start at $399, which includes the video assessment and a personalized treatment plan. For comparison, private psychologist assessments commonly cost $2,000 to $4,000 or more. See pricing for full details, including the optional Ongoing Care Membership.
Appointments are often available within days of booking, and your clinician often shares the diagnosis outcome within hours to days of the video assessment. Timelines vary with demand and with how much information your clinician needs to reach a confident decision.
That is a possible, and useful, outcome. ADHD symptoms overlap with other conditions, including anxiety, depression, and sleep problems, so a careful assessment may conclude that ADHD is not the explanation. If so, your clinician will explain what they observed and suggest next steps. No diagnosis or treatment outcome is ever promised. You can explore more common questions in our answers hub.
Adults 18+ are served in eligible Canadian provinces; see the current areas served for the up-to-date list. Assessments for youth aged 12 to 17 are currently available in Ontario only. This page is educational; for advice about your own situation, speak with a licensed clinician.
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