There are many reasons why you may consider therapy. Most often individuals seek therapy when they are feeling stuck and in need of support to help understand themselves or work through difficulties. Difficulties may include: feelings of depression, anxiety, anger and challenges with emotion regulation, relationship and communication difficulties, poor body image, difficulty managing stress, trauma, among other things.

If you are unsure if you should be seeking therapy, please reach out on the Contact page or by booking a complimentary phone consultation and we can discuss if therapy is an appropriate service for you.

Sessions last 50 minutes.

Length of treatment will be determined alongside your provider and will depend on a number of factors including your goals for treatment and your financial and scheduling needs. Treatment can last for as little as 1-3 sessions or can last long-term.

In the first session our goal is to learn what brings you in for therapy and to begin to understand the relevant history that can help us determine how best to help you. This process of assessing your needs and current difficulties can last 1-3 sessions, at which point you and your provider will discuss your goals for therapy and the treatment plan moving forward.

Beginning to build a trusting relationship is paramount, this is our primary goal in our early sessions!

Services are not covered under OHIP, however they may be covered in part or in full by your extended health care benefits through your employer, school, or through private health insurance plans. It is encouraged to check with your insurer about your coverage in advance. These services may also be considered a tax-deductible expense.

Where applicable, those covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nation and Inuit can have their sessions covered with direct billing, as can individuals eligible for treatment with the WSIB’s Community Mental Health Program (CMHP).

Psychological Associates and Psychologists are both registered with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and are both licensed to provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and diagnose mental health conditions as needed.

Typically a Psychological Associate has completed a Master’s Degree in the field with 5+ years of additional training and supervised practice, and a Psychologist (if trained in Ontario) has completed a PhD in the field and one year of supervised practice.

In other provinces and territories the path to registration varies.

Psychiatrists are physicians who complete additional training to specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions. They are able to prescribe and monitor medications and may also offer psychotherapy.

Psychotherapists are individuals with a relevant Master’s Degree who is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and is authorized to perform psychotherapy. They are not permitted to diagnose mental health conditions.

A Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is a new Master’s degree graduate who is continuing to gather their supervised hours practicing psychotherapy to become an autonomous fully licensed Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

We ask for 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment to allow other individuals waiting the opportunity to book a visit.

For sessions that are cancelled last minute or go unattended without notice, the session fee applies.