Family Therapy in Ontario
When one person in a family is struggling, everybody feels it. Family therapy treats the pattern rather than picking a person to fix, so that home starts to feel like a place people want to be again.
$200per 50 minutes session · HST exempt
- CRPO registered #14315
- Covered by most extended health plans
- MVA, VQRP+ and IFHP accepted
- No referral needed
- Weekend appointments
- Evening appointments
What we can work on
- Constant conflict at home
- Parenting a child who is struggling
- Behavioural and school issues
- Blended and adoptive families
- Navigating culture across generations
- Supporting a family member in crisis
How it works
Three steps, and none of them are scary
Not knowing what happens next is the most common reason people put off booking. So here is exactly what happens next.
- 01
Book a free 20-minute consult
Pick a time that works. We talk about what brought you here and whether I am the right fit. No cost, no obligation, no intake paperwork.
- 02
Your first session
A 50-minute video or phone session from wherever you feel comfortable. We go at your pace and set goals that are actually yours.
- 03
Ongoing support
Most people start weekly and move to biweekly as things settle. You get a receipt after every session for your insurance claim.
Takes about a minute. You will not be asked anything clinical.
Questions
Family Therapy: common questions
The things people ask before they book. If yours is not here, just ask.
Who should come to a family session?
Whoever is part of the pattern. That is often parents and children together, but it can include grandparents, step-parents or siblings. We can decide the right configuration during the free consult, and it can change as the work goes on.
My teenager refuses to come. What now?
That is extremely common and not a dead end. Parents can start on their own. Changing how the adults respond often shifts the whole system, and teens frequently agree to join once the pressure comes down.
Do you work with children?
Yes. I have extensive experience with children and youth, including behavioural and school-related concerns and developmental differences, and I work with the family around the child rather than treating the child as the problem.
Is psychotherapy covered by my insurance?
Most Ontario extended health plans cover services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). Coverage typically ranges from $500 to $2,000 per year. Check your plan for the words "Registered Psychotherapist" specifically, since some older plans only list psychologists or social workers. I issue a receipt after every session that you submit to your provider for reimbursement.
Do you bill my insurance directly?
Not for extended health plans. Payment is made at the time of the session and you receive a receipt with my CRPO registration number on it, which you then submit to your insurer. Most providers reimburse within a few business days. Third-party funding works the other way round: for motor vehicle accident claims, VQRP+ and the Interim Federal Health Program, the treatment is approved first and billed to the funder rather than to you.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No referral is needed to see a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. You can book a free consult directly. Some insurance plans do ask for a doctor’s note to release funds, so it is worth checking your specific policy.
How much does a session cost?
Individual therapy is CA$150 per 50-minute session. Couples and family therapy are CA$200 per 50-minute session. Psychotherapy services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist are exempt from HST. The initial 20-minute consult is free.
Still deciding? That is what the free consult is for.
Twenty minutes, no cost, no obligation, and no clinical questions. Just a conversation to see whether working together makes sense.