Session Information

My psychotherapy practice is virtual - via online video or phone - for adult women in Ontario.

Sessions are offered Mondays to Thursdays 10:00-6:30.

Session fee is $150.

Session length is a 50-minute therapeutic hour.

Payments, receipts, and insurance

Payment is made at each session and a receipt will be provided to you via email.

Services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist are approved as a medical expense tax credit and the fees for therapy can be deducted on your CRA income tax return.

If you have an extended health care plan, you may have coverage and can check directly with your insurance provider.

Benefits of virtual sessions

Online therapy has become increasingly popular with many clients and offers benefits, including:
  • Increased access. Many people live in an area with limited access to healthcare. Online services can play an important role in our rural communities by increasing accessibility.
  • Reduced costs for clients. Online services saves money when compared with traditional approaches to providing care. For clients, this often means lower transportation costs, less time missed from work, and less money spent on child care expenses. These are some of the 'hidden costs' of therapy beyond the session fee that many do not factor into the cost of their therapy services.
  • Same-level client care. Studies have shown there no difference in client outcome between online sessions and face-to-face office visits. It's a matter of personal preference.
  • Better client experience. For some clients, they are more comfortable and can open up more given their increased comfort having their session in their own space.
  • More flexibility. Online services are convenient for people with busy schedules or who work from home, have limited transportation options, are desiring more privacy, or feel more comfortable seeking therapy from home.
  • More choice. It opens the opportunity to work with a particular therapist outside their geographical area.

How can I prepare for my session?

Your session time is an important time for you. Get comfy in a private space. Have water and tissues at hand and maybe a notebook to jot down anything you'd like remember.

In sessions - moving forward

The frequency of your appointments are flexible depending on your needs. New clients often like to start with more frequent sessions, such as weekly, and then space them out when they're feeling better and it feels right for them.

In case of emergency

Please note that my psychotherapy practice does not provide emergency services.

In the event that you require immediate assistance for mental health support please contact the local Mental Health Crisis Line at 705 728 5044, CMHA 24/7 crisis line at 1-888-893-8333 or Ontario Mental Health Helpline-Connex at 1-866-531-2600.

In case of an emergency dial 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department of any hospital.

Finding a fit with your therapist
Like other relationships in life, it's important that you find a therapist you 'click with,' where you feel safe and comfortable, and to trust the process with someone who will hold space for you and for whatever is arising in sessions.

Studies indicate that only 15 per cent of successful therapies happen because of the model or technique a therapist uses. The most important factor for successful therapy is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client.

If you are not feeling a connection with your therapist, it's possible that your personalities may not be the right fit or the therapeutic approach may not feel useful to you. However, it's equally possible that your discomfort could be related to bringing a difficult issue out into the open or the anxiety of speaking to someone new.

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