Currently accepting assessment and therapy clients for a start date of June 1, 2025. Self-referrals are accepted. Contact now by emailing info@drktm.ca or fill out inquiry form here
Dr. Kim Tan-MacNeill
Fees
Assessments
All assessments include a final report (digital and hard copy) and a feedback session with families.
Hourly Rate
Psychoeducational Assessments
ADHD Assessments
The current hourly rate for assessment and intervention is $225/hr, in accordance with the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia's recommended rate. The therapy hour includes 50 min. of intervention and 10 min. for documentation.
Psychoeducational assessments cost between $3500-$3600. They typically involve 15-20 hours of work including interviewing, direct testing, report writing, and feedback. The fee will be reduced if the case is less complex and requires fewer hours.
ADHD assessments generally range from $1500-$1800 and are billed hourly.​
When school struggles and learning difficulties are also present, a full Psychoeducational Assessment is strongly recommended.
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Autism Assessments
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Autism assessments range from $2700 - $3400. They include interviewing, direct testing and observation, and questionnaires to be completed by caregivers and teachers.
Other Psychodiagnostic Assessments
Assessments are available for other common mental health diagnoses in children and teens such as anxiety, depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These are billed hourly.
Therapy
Hourly Rate
The current hourly rate for therapy / intervention is $225/hr, in accordance with the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia's recommended rate. The therapy hour includes 50 min. of intervention and 10 min. for documentation.
Therapy
Therapy for children and teens and parent-based therapy is billed hourly.
For the first session, a longer appointment of 80 min. is recommended to assure a strong, comprehensive treatment plan that considers relevant background information. ($335)
Follow-up sessions (50 min) are $225.
Insurance
Nova Scotia’s Medical Services Insurance (MSI) does not cover the services of psychologists in private practice. However, many health plans do cover a portion of the fees for private psychologist services. For example: Medavie Blue Cross, Manulife.
Fees not covered by health plans may be an income tax deduction.
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Please contact your insurance provider to find out what psychological services are covered and how much coverage you have. If you are seeking an assessment, please find out whether you have hourly coverage or lump sum coverage (as assessments require multiple hours per day). You may also wish to ask if you require a referral from a physician for coverage.
Note: Direct billing is not available at this time. Information will be posted here once it’s available.
Cancellation Policy
Assessment Appointments
Five business days’ notice is required for cancellation of assessment appointments (e.g., psychoeducational assessment, ADHD assessment). Appointments cancelled within three days of the appointment will result in a cancellation charge of 75% of the fees for the time that was reserved for the appointment.
Therapy Appointments
Cancellation of therapy appointments requires 24 hours’ notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will result in a cancellation charge of 75% of the fee for the time that was reserved for the appointment.​
Please note that invoices for missed appointments state “missed appointment.” Most insurance companies do not reimburse for missed appointment costs.