What is a SCID-D Assessment?

Living with unexplained memory gaps, feeling detached from your own body, or experiencing life as “fragmented” can be isolating and confusing. You deserve answers. We are proud to offer the SCID-D (Structured Clinical Interview for Dissociative Symptoms). This is considered the “gold standard” in the field—a comprehensive, semi-structured clinical interview designed to accurately assess the presence and severity of dissociative symptoms.

Expertise You Can Trust: This assessment is conducted by Carrie, who was trained directly by Dr. Marlene Steinberg, a leading international expert in Dissociative Disorders. Unlike brief screening questionnaires that can be vague or inaccurate, the SCID-D provides a deep, person-centered evaluation of your unique experience.

Questions? We’re Here to Help

Not sure if a SCID-D assessment is right for you? Curious about insurance, fees, or preparation? Reach out anytime — our team would love to support you on your journey toward clarity and healing.

Signs You Might Need an Assessment:

Dissociation is often a survival response to trauma, but it can manifest in confusing ways in daily life. This assessment is designed for Children, Adolescents, and Adults experiencing:

  • Amnesia: Unexplained memory gaps or “lost time.”

  • Depersonalization: Feeling detached from yourself, as if you are an observer of your own life.

  • Derealization: Feeling that your surroundings are unreal, dreamlike, or distorted.

  • Identity Confusion: Sudden shifts in your sense of self, skills, or preferences.

The Process & Outcome:

  • The Interview: This is a thorough diagnostic interview, not a quick checkbox test. It is a compassionate conversation designed to map out your specific symptoms.

  • The Clarity: The goal is to make sense of “what is going on.” For many, receiving an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward relief.

  • The Path Forward: Diagnosis is only useful if it leads to healing. With Carrie’s extensive background in trauma therapy, the results of your SCID-D are used to create a targeted, effective treatment plan so you or your loved one can heal once and for all.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is It For?

We provide SCID-D assessments for:

  • Children (developmentally adapted to be age-appropriate) Coming 2026
  • Adolescents – 16 and up, younger coming soon
  • Adults

Whether you’re seeking clarity for yourself, your partner, your child, or a family member, the SCID-D offers a compassionate, research-based foundation for diagnosis and planning.

Why Choose a SCID-D Assessment?

✔ Gold-standard diagnostic tool: The SCID-D is a widely respected clinical interview used by clinicians worldwide.

✔ Comprehensive & personalized: Rather than just ticking boxes, the interview explores lived experience with nuance and care.

✔ Supportive environment: Administered by Dr. Marlene Steinberg, a clinician experienced in trauma and dissociation.

✔ All ages welcome: Specialized care that respects the developmental needs of each age group.

What to Expect

During the assessment:

  • You or your loved one will have a one-on-one clinical interview with Carrie
  • Questions explore experiences of dissociation and how they affect daily life.
  • The process is respectful, clear, and paced for comfort.
  • Results and recommendations are shared thoughtfully at the end of the assessment

 

How to Book an Assessment

Booking an appointment is simple:

📍 Step 1: Contact Our Clinic

Reach out by phone or email to start the intake process.

✨ Step 2: Attend Your Assessment
The interview usually takes about 90–120 minutes, depending on age and presentation.

📬 Step 3: Receive Feedback & Next Steps
After scoring and interpretation, you’ll get personalized feedback and treatment planning recommendations.

For bookings or questions:
Phone: (807) 626-0345
Email: admin@creativecounsellingthunderbay.ca
Location: 383 Mooney Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5L5