Nurse Practitioner-led Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Service
Integrated Mental Health
ADHD assessments and more
Private mental health assessment and diagnostic services for Ontario
More than an ADHD diagnosis
At Dig A Little Deeper, our Nurse Practitioner-led psychiatric assessments don’t just screen for ADHD.
We provide a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that considers the full picture, including anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, substance use, and more.
Because effective treatment starts with understanding the whole person.
No referral is required!
- Please read through the information provided here,
- Access our FAQ’s where many common questions are answered,
- When you are ready, take our Screening Quiz to see if this service is right for you.
Minimize risks with:


What brings you here? Select all which apply:




























| Disordered Eating |





















Do you have a family physician for ongoing care, or will you continue with your Nurse Practitioner?



However, we are able to still support your therapeutic needs with any of our eligable therapists or coaches. To find a therapist trained and experienced in you area of concern, please check out our Find a Therapist page to chose the filters that apply best.
We encourage you to seek more comprehensive treatment for your needs through your primary care family physician, or your local health unit's psychiatric out/in-patient services.
You can also try your local provincial telehealth service, or call 9-8-8 to access a mental health/crisis hotline throughout North America.
Private Mental Health Services for anyone in Ontario
We offer 4 core diagnostic services:
Comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis or diagnostic clarification, and initial treatment.
This includes a complete ADHD assessment, including identification of common co-ocurring conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD or OCD.
A Mini-Psych Evaluation is for individuals who have had a psychological or psychiatric evaluation within the previous five years, and are seeking a follow-up psychiatric assessment, instead of a full, in-depth evaluation
Already have a confirmed psychiatric diagnosis and need ongoing care related to it?
Our NPs can review and adjust your treatment plan for recommended medications and adjustments.
Including medication monitoring and adjustments, care coordination, confirmation of diagnosis and treatment plan reports.
Our specialized Mental Health Nurse Practitioners provide quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to children (aged 10+), adolescents and adults.
(Adults over the age of 60 may be assessed on a case by case basis).
NPs are part of a collaborative team that includes registered nurses, doctors, social workers and others.
While seeing an NP, you can still see your family doctor, or any other health-care provider.
Our practice specialties include
(but not limited to)
assessment, diagnosis and treatment of:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Disordered Eating
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Depression & Anxiety Disorders
- Insomnia or other sleep disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD
Is this service right for me?
If you fit the following criteria:
- Resident of Ontario,
- Able to pay privately for the service, with or without insurance reimbursement,
- Ready to commit to follow through with the program or your family physician for ongoing care,
- For virtual assessments, you have access to privacy, a strong internet connection and use of a device.
Let’s get started


What brings you here? Select all which apply:




























| Disordered Eating |





















Do you have a family physician for ongoing care, or will you continue with your Nurse Practitioner?



However, we are able to still support your therapeutic needs with any of our eligable therapists or coaches. To find a therapist trained and experienced in you area of concern, please check out our Find a Therapist page to chose the filters that apply best.
We encourage you to seek more comprehensive treatment for your needs through your primary care family physician, or your local health unit's psychiatric out/in-patient services.
You can also try your local provincial telehealth service, or call 9-8-8 to access a mental health/crisis hotline throughout North America.
How does it work?
Building your team of health professionals
Our Nurse Practitioners will work with you, your therapist and your family physician (if you have one) to provide a comprehensive assessment and diagnostic service, and ongoing follow up for complete, seamless care.


What brings you here? Select all which apply:




























| Disordered Eating |





















Do you have a family physician for ongoing care, or will you continue with your Nurse Practitioner?



However, we are able to still support your therapeutic needs with any of our eligable therapists or coaches. To find a therapist trained and experienced in you area of concern, please check out our Find a Therapist page to chose the filters that apply best.
We encourage you to seek more comprehensive treatment for your needs through your primary care family physician, or your local health unit's psychiatric out/in-patient services.
You can also try your local provincial telehealth service, or call 9-8-8 to access a mental health/crisis hotline throughout North America.
This online quiz will help you identify the right next steps and whether the Integrated Mental Health route is the best approach for you. (If it isn’t, we will do our best to help you find the service that is.)
Our staff will reach out to you with next steps, ensuring this is the right service for you, and to proceed with enrolment.
If diagnosed, you will receive a personalized treatment plan and diagnosis report (upon request). Any additional report fees are transparently listed on our FAQ page.
You’ll have the option to have your assessment completed virtually or by special request or availability, in person in Bolton, Ontario.
Pre-Book your follow up appointments for your prescription refills and/or follow-ups.
Be sure to talk your therapist about the integration of your new diagnosis and treatment plan with your therapy work.
What Makes Our Integrated Mental Health Model Different
Psychiatric care that sees the whole person.
Our Mental Health Nurse Practitioners specialize exclusively in mental health, so our assessments are not limited to ADHD.
We screen and treat for the full range of mental health conditions to ensure nothing is missed.
Care That doesn’t end at diagnosis.
We offer integrated support including therapy, medication management, and long-term follow-up from the same practitioner, while you are still a patient with Dig a Little Deeper.
You won’t be passed off to a rotating team.
Your care is led by one dedicated Nurse Practitioner who understands your full history, so you never feel like you’re starting over.
Meet our Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

Julia Farquharson, BScN, RN, MN, NP-PHC
Julia Farquharson, BScN, RN, MN, NP-PHC

Carole Gionet, BSc., BScN., NP-PHC., MNNP-PHC, Director, Integrated Mental Health
Carole Gionet, BSc., BScN., NP-PHC., MNNP-PHC, Director, Integrated Mental Health
Your Mental Health Deserves a Specialist
At Dig a Little Deeper, we set ourselves apart by ensuring that every patient receives specialized, evidence-based mental health care from a provider who truly understands psychiatric conditions.
Our Nurse Practitioner team brings more than five decades of experience in mental health care from across various settings in Ontario, ensuring that you receive top-tier expertise from professionals who understand the unique needs of our community.
We conduct complete psychiatric assessments that go beyond the surface. Unlike other services that focus on assessing just one condition, we conduct a comprehensive assessment of your entire mental health history and presentation, to ensure we address all of your needs.
Our team is experienced, trained and resourced to treat and support individuals and families with ADHD. We offer targeted support and evidence-based treatments tailored to the specific challenges faced by the ADHD community, ensuring that you are not only heard but fully understood.
With us, transparency is key. Including your initial assessment cost, you’ll find our fees fully transparent, on our website. We prioritize continuity of care, which means your treatment doesn’t stop after the first session.
You will continue working with the same NP who completed your assessment, ensuring a seamless and consistent treatment journey.
Mental health is complex, and we believe in the power of collaboration. Our clinic offers the opportunity to coordinate shared follow-up care with the broader DaLD team, including your psychotherapist, counsellor, and/or coach, creating a fully integrated support network around your unique needs.
The relationship you build with your Nurse Practitioner doesn’t end after your assessment.
You’ll have ongoing access to the NP who worked with you to create your treatment plan, ensuring you have the support you need at every stage of your mental health journey.

Book your comprehensive mental health assessment today, because your mental health deserves more than just a generalist approach.


What brings you here? Select all which apply:




























| Disordered Eating |





















Do you have a family physician for ongoing care, or will you continue with your Nurse Practitioner?



However, we are able to still support your therapeutic needs with any of our eligable therapists or coaches. To find a therapist trained and experienced in you area of concern, please check out our Find a Therapist page to chose the filters that apply best.
We encourage you to seek more comprehensive treatment for your needs through your primary care family physician, or your local health unit's psychiatric out/in-patient services.
You can also try your local provincial telehealth service, or call 9-8-8 to access a mental health/crisis hotline throughout North America.
