Finding the Way Back
to Feeling Okay.
We Can Help You
Get There.
When anxiety or low mood starts to shrink your world — or your child’s — the hardest part is often not knowing why. Not knowing if it’s “just stress,” not knowing who to ask, not knowing what the answer would even look like. We provide the clinical clarity to untangle the emotions and a practical roadmap to start feeling better.
Whether you’re a parent watching your child’s world get smaller, a teenager exhausted by a mind that won’t stop racing, or an adult who has been managing this alone for longer than you should have — this is a space where you’ll be heard, not rushed.
No referral needed. No obligation. Call-back option available.
🕐 Opening late spring / summer 2026 — not yet accepting patients
Our Professional Commitment
All evaluations are conducted by Registered Psychologists governed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO). A specific diagnosis cannot be guaranteed. We provide evidence-informed evaluations that look at the full picture — including what might be mimicking anxiety or mood difficulties — and deliver honest, actionable findings. Results and timelines vary by individual.
Anxiety and Low Mood Look Different at Every Age
What presents as “school refusal” in a 7-year-old looks very different from the quiet withdrawal of a teenager or the racing mind of an adult who has been coping alone for years. Common experiences at each stage.
Young children don’t have the language to describe anxiety — so it shows up in their behaviour instead. Here’s what families describe in this age group:
Morning routines that have become battles — school refusal, stomach aches, or tears before the bus
Separation anxiety that feels more intense than their age would suggest
Meltdowns triggered by changes to routine, transitions, or uncertainty about what comes next
Reassurance-seeking that never quite reassures — the worries keep coming back
Physical complaints (headaches, stomach aches) with no clear medical cause, especially before school
At this age, anxiety can quietly begin to limit the activities, friendships, and experiences a child is willing to engage with. Here’s what families describe:
Activities, sports, or social events being dropped one by one as the anxiety expands
Social anxiety that makes group settings, speaking up in class, or navigating friendships genuinely difficult
Perfectionism and fear of failure that makes starting tasks harder than finishing them
Excessive worry about health, family, school performance, or things they can’t control
Therapy has been tried but hasn’t produced real change — and you’re not sure why
For teenagers, anxiety and low mood often arrive together — and each makes the other harder to see clearly. Common experiences at each stage
A teenager who used to be engaged, social, and interested is increasingly withdrawn
Activities, friendships, and interests they used to love are going quiet one by one
They describe feeling “flat,” “numb,” or like nothing is interesting anymore
Sleep is disrupted — either too much or not nearly enough — and energy is low
General talk therapy hasn’t produced change — and the therapeutic relationship feels like talking in circles
Many adults with anxiety or mood difficulties have been managing — quietly, mostly alone — for years. Here’s what brings adults to a mood and anxiety evaluation:
A mind that races constantly — the “what ifs” that arrive at 3am and won’t be reasoned away
Low mood or a persistent flat feeling that has been present long enough you’ve started to wonder if it’s just “who you are”
You’ve tried therapy before — but without a clear diagnosis, the sessions felt directionless
You wonder if what looks like anxiety is actually burnout, ADHD, or something else underneath
Work, relationships, or daily functioning are affected in ways you can no longer explain away as just stress
An Investigation, Not
Just a Checklist.
A mood and anxiety evaluation at Toriven™ is more than a diagnostic check. It’s an investigation into how emotions are impacting daily life — and exactly what needs to change. We use validated emotional health tools, look at differential diagnosis, and produce a report that gives your therapist, doctor, and school a precise target. Assessment methods are selected based on age, presentation, and clinical appropriateness, and administered in accordance with professional standards.
Validated Emotional Health Measures
We use standardized tools for anxiety severity, panic patterns, mood disorders, and emotional regulation — alongside a thorough clinical history to build an accurate and complete picture.
Differential Diagnosis: Is It Really Anxiety?
Anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and mood disorders can look similar from the outside. We look at what’s actually driving the symptoms — because the treatment plan is only effective when the target is correct.
A Roadmap, Not Just a Report
Our feedback sessions walk you through every finding in plain language. You leave with a prioritized treatment plan — whether that’s targeted therapy, lifestyle changes, school supports, or medical consultation.
Your Teen’s Own Session
For teens aged 12 and up, we offer a private feedback session where your teenager hears directly from their clinician what was found — in language built for them. Understanding their own emotional patterns can be genuinely transformative for teenagers who have felt confused by their own experience.
The Report Changes What’s Possible
Our reports give therapists a precise target (instead of general talk therapy), give schools clear documentation for support, and give physicians a clinical foundation if medication is being considered. The evaluation helps clarify the most appropriate next steps across therapy, school, and medical care.
Coming Late 2026: Medication consultation services planned for late 2026 via a Nurse Practitioner in Mental Health (subject to regulatory approval and availability). Join the waitlist →
Choosing the Right Level of Evaluation
Not every situation requires the same depth. We’ve built three pathways based on what you’re actually trying to understand — from initial clarity to a complete emotional health picture.
| Column | Anxiety Screen | Mood & Anxiety Evaluation | Full Emotional Health Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Initial clarity on anxiety or mood | Formal evaluation for therapy planning or physician documentation | Complex picture with co-occurring concerns (ADHD, trauma, neurodevelopmental) |
| Key Tools† | GAD-7, PHQ-9, SCARED, clinical interview | Full validated battery + clinical interview + collateral | Full battery + cognitive screening + differential domain assessment |
| Report Length† | 10–14 pages | 18–26 pages | 28–40 pages |
| Investment | $1,800 | $3,500 – $5,000 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| Payment Plan* | N/A (<$3,000) | from ~$98/month* | from ~$181/month* |
| Book Free Call | Book Free Call | Book Free Call |
All-inclusive pricing. Every investment covers: clinical intake, all validated emotional health measures, clinician formulation and interpretation, a written plain-language report, and a feedback session. Detailed receipts provided for extended health benefit reimbursement. Ranges reflect the complexity of the emotional profile being evaluated. Fees are for private psychological services. Not covered by OHIP. Receipts provided for reimbursement.
* Subject to lender approval. Toriven™ may cover certain merchant financing fees on approved plans — your total repayment, interest rate, and any applicable fees are determined by the lender and confirmed at application. Monthly estimates are illustrative only and based on a 36-month plan. Full payment plan terms →
Insurance & Extended Health
Assessments are private pay and not covered by OHIP. Many extended health benefit plans cover psychological and psychoeducational assessments in full or in part — please confirm coverage with your insurer before booking. Detailed receipts are provided after each session for reimbursement. Clients are responsible for confirming their own coverage.
Not sure where to start?
That’s completely normal — most families and individuals who reach out aren’t sure either. Our free 20-minute Guidance Call is a genuine conversation, not a sales call. We’ll listen, answer your questions honestly, and tell you what we think the right path is — even if that path isn’t with us.
Book Your Free 20-Min Guidance CallNo referral. No commitment. No paperwork. Just a conversation. Call-back option available.
Sometimes the most useful thing before a full assessment is an honest clinical conversation. In a paid session with a registered psychologist, your clinician reviews your history and presenting concerns, explains what pathway — if any — is clinically indicated, and gives you an independent professional opinion on the right next step.
You may find that a less intensive option is right, that a phased approach makes more sense, or that a full assessment is clearly what’s needed. That clarity should come before any financial commitment — including whether a payment plan makes sense for your situation. If you do proceed with a Toriven™ assessment, the consultation fee is credited in full toward your care.
Book a Pre-Assessment ConsultationFee confirmed at booking · No referral needed · No obligation to proceed
Wondering about the cost of a mood and anxiety evaluation?
We want cost to be the last barrier, not the first. If you’re ready to move forward and would like to explore a payment plan, our intake team can walk you through the options after your clinical consultation. No pressure, no obligation.
Payment plans are provided by independent third-party lenders and are subject to lender approval and individual eligibility. Toriven™ is not a lender and does not participate in lending decisions. Monthly estimates are illustrative only — actual terms confirmed by the lender at application. See our Fees & Financing page for full details.
A Clear Process, From First Call to Final Report
Every step is transparent, low-pressure, and clinically rigorous — so you always know where you are and what comes next.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation. We listen to what you’ve been experiencing and give you an honest recommendation on where to start — including whether a different support might be a better fit.
A thorough deep-dive into history, patterns, triggers, and the specific ways anxiety or mood is impacting daily life. For children, parents and teachers are involved. For teens and adults, the individual’s own account is central.
Validated emotional health measures delivered at a comfortable pace. We look at anxiety severity, mood patterns, panic, and potential co-occurring conditions — to build an accurate, complete picture.
Your clinician walks through every finding in plain language. You receive a professional report with a prioritized treatment plan — targeted therapy, school supports, or medical coordination.
More Than a Report
A Toriven™ assessment gives you the full picture — not just a label — and a clear direction for what comes next.
A Report Your Doctor & Therapist Can Act On
Structured for direct use by family physicians, psychiatrists, and therapists. Replaces generic support with a precise, targeted treatment plan.
Understanding What’s Actually Happening
Not just “anxiety” — but which type, what’s triggering it, what’s maintaining it, and what the most effective path out looks like.
School & Workplace Documentation
Clear documentation to support accommodation requests at school, university, or work — explaining not just what is happening, but why it’s affecting performance.
The Relief of the Unknown Becoming Known
The weight of “I don’t know what’s happening” is real. Many individuals and families describe a sense of relief once the evaluation clarifies what’s happening.
You Don’t Have to Keep Guessing.
Every person we work with tells us the same thing: they wish they’d reached out sooner. Start with a free, unhurried conversation. No forms. No pressure. Just a chance to finally understand what’s happening — and what to do about it.
Book Your Free 20-Min Guidance CallNo referral needed. No commitment. Call-back option available.