Individual Therapy in Ontario
Some weeks you hold it together and nobody notices what it costs you. Individual therapy is where you put that down. We work at your pace, on what actually matters to you, from wherever you feel safest.
$150per 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
- Anxiety and constant worry
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and PTSD
- Stress and burnout
- Self-esteem and self-worth
- Grief and life transitions
- ADHD and executive function
- Obsessive-compulsive patterns
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
Individual Therapy: common questions
The things people ask before they book. If yours is not here, just ask.
How do I know if I need individual therapy?
There is no threshold you have to cross first. People come because something has been sitting on them for a while: worry that will not quiet down, a mood that has flattened, a memory that keeps intruding, or simply a sense that they are not living the way they want to. If you have been wondering about it long enough to read this page, that is reason enough for a free consult.
Will I have to talk about my childhood?
Only if it turns out to be relevant to what you want to change, and only when you are ready. Plenty of useful work happens entirely in the present. You set what is on and off the table.
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.