ADHD assessment in New Brunswick.Skip the $250-an-hour intake.

Who can diagnose ADHD in New Brunswick?

Public or private?

NB offers ADHD assessments through Medicare-covered family doctors and psychiatrists, with significant wait times, or private psychologists who can provide faster, comprehensive assessments.

A prescription is not an explanation

A 30-minute appointment can end with medication and a pamphlet. A full psychological assessment ends with something more useful: a written account of how your attention, memory, and processing actually work, and which of your struggles are ADHD rather than character.

That report is what you use afterwards — to ask for accommodations, to choose treatment, and to stop guessing about yourself.

This is not a diagnosis

ADHD For Life provides a free history-gathering pre-assessment to help match you with a licensed psychologist in New Brunswick. The psychologist conducts the full clinical assessment, provides the diagnosis, and sets their own professional fees.

Nothing here is billable, and nothing here commits you to a particular clinician.

Virtual assessment licensing

Your psychologist must be registered with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick to conduct virtual assessments for NB residents.

Your privacy is protected

All personal information and assessment data is stored on Canadian servers and is fully compliant with PIPEDA. Your data never leaves Canada.

Assessments across New Brunswick

Our network of registered psychologists serves communities throughout the province, including Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe, Miramichi, Bathurst, Edmundston, Riverview, Quispamsis, Rothesay.

Virtual assessments make professional ADHD evaluation accessible regardless of where you live.

How much does an ADHD assessment cost in NB?

Private assessments typically cost between $1,500 and $2,800. Medicare covers assessments by family doctors and psychiatrists, but wait times are often 6–12 months. Many extended health plans cover a portion of private assessments.

Do I need a referral?

You can book directly with a private psychologist in New Brunswick without a referral. Referrals are typically only needed for publicly-funded psychiatrist services.

Can I be assessed online?

Yes, if you are physically in New Brunswick at the time of the session and the psychologist is registered with the College of Psychologists of New Brunswick. Virtual assessments use validated tools and are accepted for diagnosis, treatment, and accommodations.

What is included in the assessment?

Clinical interviews, standardized rating scales, cognitive testing, a review of your developmental history, and a detailed report with the diagnosis and recommendations for treatment and accommodations.

How long does it take?

Private psychologists typically have wait times of 2–6 weeks. Public wait times through Medicare can be 6–12 months or longer depending on the region.

Will my benefits cover it?

Many extended health plans in NB cover a portion of psychological services, typically $500–$2,500 per year. Check your plan details for coverage of psychological services.