Dr. Briana Goldberg, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

Dr. Briana Goldberg conducts comprehensive adult autism and ADHD assessments, as well as psychoeducational assessments for children, adolescents, and post-secondary students. She works under the supervision of Dr. Alex Porthukaran, C.Psych.

Her approach is neuroaffirming, collaborative, and supportive. She structures each session to be accommodating, with the goal of helping clients and families walk away with a better understanding of themselves and actionable next steps.

Across all ages, Dr. Goldberg has experience identifying subtle and masked presentations of Autism and ADHD. Her approach looks beyond external behaviours, using tailored assessment measures and clinical interviews to understand each client's internal experience. She has a particular interest in supporting girls and women, whose clinical presentations may differ and can intensify during hormonal transitions such as menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause.

For clients experiencing learning difficulties, Dr. Goldberg helps identify what is driving academic challenges and provides clear recommendations to support each student's success. When relevant to the referral question, she can also evaluate for Autism and ADHD.

Every evaluation she conducts takes a holistic view of mental health, paying close attention to differential diagnosis, given that neurodivergence and learning differences can sometimes resemble other conditions or occur alongside them. Every assessment client receives a detailed report with the assessment findings, as well as practical, personalized strategies and recommendations.

Adult sessions are conducted virtually. Sessions for children and adolescents include an in-person testing component, held at the Yonge and Sheppard location.