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Consultation Our team provides general information to help families, caregivers, or other professionals best support their child's emotions and behaviours. A consultation appointment is different from a mental health assessment or treatment given its short duration and, at times, not being client-specific. During a consultation session, our clinician will suggest general strategies and provide you with resources related to the areas of concern such as: Anxiety, OCD, or BFRB management Parenting skills Behaviour management School support Development of self-regulation skills Healthy eating and sleeping routines How to pursue additional services such as mental health treatment or specialized assessment Other

Fees Office hours and fees vary according to the clinician working with you. We provide both in-person and virtual appointments. Therapy Registered Psychologist: $250 - $260 per 50-minute session Registered Clinical Counsellor: $185 per 50-minute session Psycho-educational Assessments Our comprehensive psycho-educational assessments range in cost from $3,995 to $4,794, depending on the clinician working with you. Consultation Parent and school consultations are typically 60 minutes in duration, with fees based on the clinician's hourly rate. This includes the time spent meeting, compiling a list of resources after the meeting, and travel time if applicable (e.g., for school visits). Workshops For more information about workshop fees, please contact our team. Insurance Information As this is a private service, fees must be paid at the end of each session. You may be able to submit claims for psychological services to your extended health plan.

Psycho-educational Assessment WHAT IS A PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT? A psycho-educational assessment is a comprehensive evaluation that helps parents and educators understand a student's strengths and weaknesses in areas associated with thinking, learning, emotions, behaviour, and daily skills. The results can be useful in several ways, such as: Diagnosis and Support : It can show if a student qualifies for special education services or has a specific condition, like a learning disorder, ADHD, an anxiety disorder or giftedness. Understanding Challenges: It can identify other reasons why a student might struggle in school, such as having challenges with attention, memory, or emotional and social difficulties. Creating Strategies: It helps develop personalized strategies to support the student's learning and well-being both at school and at home. HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK? Click here for more i nformation. The following is a breakdown of the steps involved in the process: Initial services (e.g., scheduling, sending forms, review of documents) - non-refundable fee due at booking Initial parent meeting Testing (session preparation, cognitive and academic testing, clinical interview, rating scales) Interpretation, scoring, and report writing Feedback meeting Additional services (form completion after the assessment is concluded, written correspondence, school meetings, travel time, participation in legal procedures) are charged at our hourly rate of $235-$282 (depending on the clinician conducting the assessment). We provide comprehensive evaluations by assessing the following areas depending on your or your child's needs ( Click here for the detailed description) Cognitive functioning Academic functioning Social, emotional, and behavioural functioning Adaptive functioning Executive functioning ADHD symptoms (children and youth only) Anxiety/OCD symptoms If you have extended health insurance, a portion of the assessment may be covered under it. For post-secondary students with a specific learning disorder who require updated testing, grants are available through the BC government. Please note that we only accept e-transfers or cheques when paying for the 1st and 2nd evaluation installments. DO YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? If you would like to know more information about the process and fees involved in having your child receive a comprehensive assessment, please contact our team at contact@beaconpsychology.ca . For more details on psycho-educational assessment, please see RESOURCES .

What does each type of assessment involve? COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT • Verbal comprehension : Ability to communicate vocabulary knowledge and reason with words • Fluid reasoning : Ability to use problem-solving skills to identify and complete patterns and determine relationships among visual and numerical information • Visual-spatial processing : Ability to think with shapes and patterns • Visual-motor integration : Ability to coordinate visual information with finger-hand movement • Short-term memory: Ability to remember and use information seen or heard within a short time frame • Long-term memory : Ability to store, consolidate, and retrieve information over periods measured in minutes, hours, days, and years • Processing speed : Speed and accuracy of visual identification and decision-making. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT • Oral language : Listening comprehension and oral expression • Reading : Early reading, basic reading, oral reading fluency, and reading comprehension • Writing : Alphabet fluency, spelling, sentence composition, and essay composition • Math : Math calculation, math reasoning, and math fluency SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONING (screening measure) • Internalizing behaviours: Anxiety, somatization, feelings of sadness • Externalizing behaviours: Hyperactivity, aggression, and conduct problem • Atypical behaviours: Having unusual thoughts and perceptions • Attention & study skills : Inattention and study and learning challenges • Adaptive behaviou r: Adapting to changing situations and recovering from difficult situations • Other : Social skills, leadership skills, activities of daily living, functional communication, social withdrawal Please note : If a diagnostic assessment is required, a semi-structured clinical interview will be administered to the parents and child (if appropriate) EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING • Initiation • Flexibility • Inhibitory control • Emotion regulation • Attention • Self-monitoring • Planning • Organization • Working memory ATTENTION & HYPERACTIVITY/IMPULSIVITY • Inattention • Hyperactivity • Learning problems • Executive functioning • Defiance/aggression • Peer relations ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONING • Communication : How well the student listens and understands, expresses themself through speech and reads and writes • Daily living skills : Practical, everyday tasks of living • Socialization : Functioning in social situations UNDERSTANDI NG A PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOA LS : To provide information to parents & educators about a student's strengths and weaknesses in: • Cognitive • Academic • Social, emotional & behavioural functioning • Executive functioning and attention • Adaptive functioning RESULTS CAN BE HELPFUL IN THE FOLLOWING : (1) Determining whether the student meets the criteria for a specific school designation or DSM-5-TR diagnosis (e.g., specific learning disorder, intellectual disability, gifted) and qualifies for special education services. (2) Identifying other reasons that may cause poor performance in school, such as difficulty with attention or memory, or social and emotional concerns (3) Developing strategies based on the student's individual needs to be implemented at school and home. POSSIBLE OUTCOMES : DSM-5-TR diagnoses , such as (but are not limited to): • Specific Learning Disorder • Intellectual Disability • ADHD • Anxiety Disorders • OCD BC Ministry of Education designations , such as (but not limited to): • Category Q (learning disability) • Category P (gifted) • Category R/H (Students Requiring Moderate/Intensive Behaviour Intervention or Students with Moderate/Serious Mental Illness)

Marissa Hall ( pronouns: she/her/hers) Marissa is a Ph.D. student in the School and Applied Child Psychology program (SACP) at the University of British Columbia. During her time in the SACP program, she has obtained extensive experience conducting complex psychological assessments and interventions. She has supported children, youth, and their families with social-emotional and behavioural challenges and neurodevelopmental differences. In particular, Marissa is a PEERS® Certified Provider who provides evidence-based social skills training to teens and their families. In addition, Marissa has a significant experience working in diverse settings, including schools, private practice, and the community, where she collaborates with parents, teachers, and other mental health specialists. Marissa is passionate about empowering her clients to create tangible and meaningful change. She believes creating a safe, non-judgmental and inclusive space is the best way for her clients to recognize their strengths and work toward their goals. Her doctoral research focuses on how difficulties with self-regulation impact young children’s social-emotional development and academic achievement. ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Marissa enjoys being active. Since moving here from Ontario, most of her free time has been spent in the backcountry hiking, skiing, and camping. She’ll occasionally enjoy a sunset run around the seawall. LANGUAGES Marissa speaks English fluently. SERVICES Marissa provides in-person and online sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Therapy Intake Form I'm seeking services for: Myself (Please note that our clinicians only work with individuals under 30 unless you are seeking parenting support). My child Client's first name Parent's first name if client is a minor (under 18) Client's age Gender Phone number Email City of residence How did you hear about us? Service provider (e.g., pediatrician, general practitioner, psychologist, counsellor) BC Psychological Association Google or another search engine Family/Friend Other (please specify) Do you have extended health benefits coverage? Yes No Unsure Do you have coverage from any specific funding? Yes, from FNHA Yes, from Autism Funding Other (please specify) No What type of therapy service are you looking for? In person Virtual Either virtual or in person Do you have a preference for a specific clinician? Dr. Juliana Negreiros (R. Psych.) Dr. Kevin Noble (R. Psych.) Kelly Archer (RCC) Doctoral student or therapist working under either Dr. Juliana or Dr. Noble's supervision No preference. I will see whoever is accepting new clients so I can book an appointment sooner Reasons for seeking therapy services What problems have been concerning you? Please provide a brief description if applicable. Symptoms of anxiety (e.g., excessive worries about little things, perfectionism, social anxiety, phobias, physical complaints) Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder [OCD] (e.g., intrusive thoughts/images/urgers, mental or physical compulsions, avoidant behaviour) Symptoms of body-focused repetitive behaviours [BFRB] (e.g.,hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting) Symptoms of ADHD (e.g., regulating attention, impulsive/hyperactive behaviour) Difficulty with peer interactions (e.g., friendships, bullying) Difficulty with family relationships (e.g., parent-child, sibling) Parenting challenges (e.g., setting consistent boundaries for their child, frequent conflicts, power struggles) Trouble at school/college/work (e.g., falling behind in schoolwork, getting into trouble with teachers, having conflicts with coworkers) Mood is low (e.g., irritable, low energy, sad, isolates self, feels hopeless) Impulsive or non-compliant behaviour (e.g., acting without thinking, refusing to follow rules or instructions, not obeying authority figures) Often breaking the rules or getting in trouble (e.g., skipping school or getting into fights) Risky or dangerous behaviours (e.g. self-harm, talking about suicide, threatening others with violence) Trauma (e.g., physical or sexual abuse, witnessing violence, or being involved in a serious accident) May be abusing substances (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, drugs) Body image or eating challenges (e.g., being overly concerned about weight or appearance, constantly dieting) Symptoms related to autism (e.g., difficulty with social communication, rigid behaviour, need for predictability, sensory sensitivities) Gender identity questions (e.g., having uncertainties or concerns about one's gender identity) Have there been any recent stressors that could be contributing to the client's difficulties? Please indicate below: Have your child (or you if the client) ever: Endorsed suicidal thoughts? Engaged in self-harming behaviour? Been taken to the ER or been hospitalized due to mental health concerns? None of the above Is there any other information that you would like to share that may help us better support the client? Please indicate below: Submit Thanks for submitting! Thank you for completing this form. We will review your information and contact you as soon as possible. Please note that due to the high demand for services, there may be a delay in our response. Service availability depends on clinician availability and client needs. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at contact@beaconpsychology.ca . Warm regards, Beacon Psychology Team Want to know how we protect your data? Click here to learn more.

Supervision Dr. Juliana is a committed and enthusiastic supervisor who supervises early-career psychologists seeking registration with the College and highly experienced school psychologists and clinical counsellors. Her supervision focuses on using CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with children, adolescents, and young adults and conducting comprehensive psycho-educational and mental health assessments. For more information, please contact our clinic.

Workshops Dr. Juliana and her team provide a range of workshops and training for schools, community-based partners, and parents on various following topics such as: Anxiety OCD Individual Education Plans for children and adolescents with mental health concerns Psycho-educational assessment Other (please check with our clinic) Dr. Juliana is a highly requested speaker in many school districts across BC, given her vast knowledge and experience about mental health in schools. She is currently also giving talks to parents about anxiety and more and has a strong presence in the media and scientific community. For more information, click here . Recently Presented Workshop for Professionals Dr. Juliana was rated as the favourite presenter at the British Columbia Association of School Psychologists (BCASP) conference in 2023, along with the renowned Dr. Liz Angoff! For more information, click here . OCD Panel at BCCH

Parenting Resources Below is a variety of resources ranging from anxiety management to using social media for parents to support their children, teens, and young adults to thrive : FAVOURITE SHORT PODCASTS (by Dr. Lisa Damour ). To access the podcasts, you need to search one of the titles below using this website : Phones, Social Media & More Will Social Media Harm My Kid? How and when do I give my kid a phone? What to do about shocking texting? My Son Messed Up. Can I Keep Him from Being Canceled? Should I track my teens' location? Should I let my kid use TikTok? My Daughter’s Nude Selfie Got Out. What Do We Do Now? Gaming How Much Gaming is Too Much? Should My Kid Play Violent Video Games? Friendships & Peer Relationships My Kid is Being Bullied. What Should I Do? My Kid Was Dumped by Her Friends. How Can I Help? My Friends’ Kids Are Excluding my Kid. What Should I Do? My Daughter Is the Mean Girl. What Do I Do? How Do I Encourage My Tween to Drop a Bad Friendship? How Do I Get My Teen Sons to Talk to Me? Romantic Relationships How Do I Support My Heartbroken Son? I’m Not Ready for My Kid to Be in Love. Help! Girls Are Harassing My Son. What Should I Do? Is There a Gentle Way to Drop a Friend? Can I Talk My Teen Out of a Toxic Romance? Gender and Sexual Health Should I Give the Sex Talk if I Think I’m Already Too Late? How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter? Should My Teen Go to a Sleepover with Her Boyfriend? My Kid Looked at Porn. What Should I Do? Substance Use How Do I Talk My Teen Out of Vaping? How Do I Get My Son to Give Up Pot? Life Challenges Should I Allow My Tween To Wear Crop Tops? Why Is My Kid Hooked on Luxury Skincare? Do I Really Have to Send My Tween to Sleepovers? How and When Do I Tell My Kids Their Grandma is Dying? What Should I Do With Dicey Information About Other People’s Kids? Social Justice My Son and his Friends Use Slurs. Can I Stop This? How Do I Talk to My Child About Racism? Youth Mental Health & Behaviour My Daughter Is Cutting Herself. What Should I Do? What Do Parents Need to Know about Suicide? How Do I Combat My Kid’s Perfectionism ? My Clingy Teen Hates Going to School. How Do I Help? My Kid Complains Constantly. How Do I Get Him to Stop? My Kids Lose it When They Make Sports Mistakes. How Can I Help? What’s the Best Way to Help a Kid with ADHD? Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids from Being Honest? Practicing Optimism Parenting Young Adults How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with my Own Parents)? My College-Bound Kid Is “Soiling the Nest.” Help! Should My Kid Take a Gap Year? How Do I Raise Financially Responsible Kids? How Do I Get My Teen To Take Charge of Her Life? How Do I Pay For College Without Going Broke? How Do I Help My Teen Deal With College Rejections? Split/Divorced Families How Should Step-Parents Fit In? How Do We Help Kids Through Divorce? HEALTH TIPS TEDtalk about the importance of sleep Device to help kids to fall asleep Chore device PROVIDING VALIDATION It is not about the nail ANXIETY Free Parent Interventions My Anxiety Plans (MAPS): MAPS are anxiety management programs based on CBT, an evidence-based psychological treatment. You can choose from two MAPs - Children/Teens and Adults. Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Anxiety : The Canadian Mental Health Association in BC offers a free coach-based program to help parents support their children aged 3-12 to manage anxiety. Book Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents (by Eli Lebowitz) BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES Free Parent Interventions Confident Parents: Thriving Kids – Behaviour : The Canadian Mental Health Association in BC offers a free coach-based program to help parents support their children aged 3-12 with behavioural difficulties. Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing (by Dr. Alan Kazdin): This free course developed by a leader in the field provides a toolkit of behaviour-change techniques that will make your typical day in the home easier as you develop the behaviours you would like to see in your child. Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach (by Dr. Ross Greene): Rather than focusing on kids' concerning behaviours (and modifying them), CPS helps kids and caregivers solve the problems causing those behaviours. The problem-solving is collaborative (not unilateral) and proactive (not reactive). Books The Everyday Parenting Toolkit The Kazdin Method for Easy, Step-by-Step, Lasting Change for You and Your Child (by Kazdin) The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children (by Ross Greene) The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind (by Daniel Siegel) SUPPORTING YOUTH WITH SELF HARM Self-injury outreach and support is a non-profit outreach initiative which provides information and resources regarding self-harm to those who currently self-harm, those who have recovered, and those who are seeking help. Book: Helping Teens Who Cut: Using Dbt Skills to End Self-Injury (by Michael Hollander) PARENTING TEEN GIRLS Untangled : Guiding teenage girls through the seven transitions into adulthood Under pressure : Confronting the epidemic of stress and anxiety in girls PARENTING YOUNG ADULTS How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success (by Julie Lythcott-Haims & Macmillan) The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed (by Jessica Lahey) Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults (by Lisa Heffernan et al.)

Assessment Process in Detail HOW DOES IT WORK? Once you contact us via email (contact@beaconpsychology.ca ) or phone, we will call you to gather information about your current concerns regarding your child's functioning, explain the assessment process, and answer any questions you may have. If you decide to book the assessment, you will pay a non-refundable initial services fee, which will be deducted from the total cost. We will email forms for you and your child's school to fill out. We will also request other documents, such as a copy of your child's report cards. At the time of booking, you will be asked to pay an initial services fee that will be deducted from the total cost of the assessment. We will conduct a parent interview to gather information about your child's developmental and learning history and discuss any other concerns you may have. Depending on the case, the parent(s), teacher, and/or the student will complete additional questionnaires to assess the student's executive functioning, behaviour, social-emotional, and/or adaptive functioning. The student will attend approximately two testing sessions at the clinic (2-3 hours each), during which we will assess their performance in different areas that can affect learning. If applicable, a clinical interview with the parent(s) and/or child may also be conducted. We will score, interpret, and summarize the assessment results in a written report. The report will include any potential DSM-5-TR diagnoses or BC Ministry of Education designations and provide recommendations. We will discuss the assessment results at the parent feedback meeting, typically scheduled within 2-4 weeks after testing is completed. You will receive a written report that explains the assessment results and recommendations in detail in a PDF using a protected electronic platform. If requested, we may attend a school meeting to share the assessment findings (at an additional cost). Important Note About our Cancellation Policy Your appointment is a block of time that is reserved for you. Missed appointments and last-minute cancellations (less than 48 business-hour notice) prevent us from scheduling other people. If you believe you won’t be able to attend a scheduled appointment, please notify us as soon as possible. Late-cancelled (less than two business days’ notice) or missed appointments will be charged at the hourly rate ($235-$282). Because we spend time scheduling, sending forms and reviewing documents before your parent meeting, we will not reimburse the initial services fee if you decide to withdraw from the assessment. In addition, if you decide to withdraw from the assessment after you have a parent meeting , there will be a 2-hour charge (in addition to the initial services fee) for the time spent up to this point.

Psycho-Educational Assessment Resources Understanding a Psycho-Educational Assessment Beacon Psychology Handout for parents on how to prepare their child for the assessment Understanding a psycho-educational assessment report: Information on the specific areas assessed through an evaluation Free Webinars & Podcasts Dr. Liz Angoff helps parents and children understand learning disabilities, ADHD and much more Solving the puzzle : Creating a p l an for success through psychological and educational assessment What is Dyslexia, and what can we do about it? Explaining Dyslexia Making Sense of Sensory Issues: How to manage heightened senses at home and in the classroom Transitioning from high school to college Associations Learning Disabilities Association of BC : This association provides information and resources to ensure the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities (LD) in today's society. National Association of School Psychologists : This nationally recognized organization provides resources to families and educators on diverse topics related to psycho-educational assessment. Gifted Children's Association of BC : This association aims to extend support in navigating the unique developmental journey of gifted learners through advocacy, education and collaboration. Ministry of Education BC Ministry of Education of BC Checklist for school designations: This resource provides specific information about the criteria for schools to designate students as needing additional support. Ministry of Education of BC Policy Manual for school designations: This resource conveys policies, procedures, and guidelines that support delivering special education services in British Columbia's public schools.

Fees Office hours and fees vary according to the clinician working with you. Trainees offer low-cost therapy fees. We provide both in-person and virtual appointments. Registered Psychologist ($250/50-min) Registered Clinical (or Canadian Certified) Counsellor ($180/50-min) Ph.D. Practicum Student ($125/50-min) *Please note that we have a 48-business-hour cancellation policy. Other Services Psycho-educational Assessments The cost of our comprehensive psycho-educational assessments varies between $4250 and $4794. Consultation Parent and school consultations typically have a duration of 60 minutes, and fees are based on the clinician's hourly rate. It includes the time spent meeting with you, creating a list of resources after the meeting, and potentially t ravel time if applicable (school visits). Workshops Please contact our team for more information about workshop fees. Note about Insurance: As this is a private service, the fee associated with it must be paid at the end of each session. You may be able to bill your extended health plan for psychological services.