Starting Therapy
How do I take the first step towards healing?
Starting your healing journey is as simple as scheduling a brief consultation. During this discovery call, we’ll discuss your needs and how my trauma-informed approach can support your wellness.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
Finding the right connection is essential for your healing. Our first sessions focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly seen and supported.
What can I expect during the initial consultation?
Our first meeting is a gentle space for us to connect and discuss your goals. We’ll explore your history at a pace that feels safe, ensuring our path forward is tailored entirely to your needs.
Common Questions
Have more questions about our sessions or therapeutic approach? We're here to help you feel comfortable before you begin. Reach out anytime.
What is Psychotherpy?
Psychotherapy refers to a range of treatments that can help with mental health concerns, emotional challenges, and some psychiatric disorders. Â
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Psychotherapy aims to enable patients, or clients, to understand their feelings, and what makes them feel positive, anxious, or depressed. This can equip them to cope with difficult situations in a more adaptive way. Â
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Psychotherapy can provide help with a range of concerns, from depression and low self-esteem to addiction and family disputes. Anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by their problems and unable to cope may be able to benefit from psychotherapy.
How long does a typical session last?
Each individual session is typically 50 minutes. This allows us a gentle, focused space to explore your feelings and support your personal growth.
What is the first session like?
Our initial meeting offers a welcoming opportunity to connect, explore your personal journey, and begin building a clear path forward.
Fees & Insurance
We aim for complete transparency regarding the financial aspect of therapy. Understanding your investment and coverage options allows you to focus on your healing journey.
Session Rates
$165 / session
Standard 50-minute individual therapy sessions.
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It is important for me to make therapy as accessible as possible, as such please ask about a reduced rate (sliding scale or student rate) if needed.
Insurance
Psychotherapy services may be covered by your extended health insurance plan. Please check with your insurance company accordingly.Â
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You are fully responsible for all aspects of extended health care insurance benefits and/or other forms of financial reimbursement available to you including processing of insurance claims.
Payment Info
Services are to be paid in full at the end of each session by cash, cheque, credit card or e-transfer.
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Receipts will be provided each session for insurance and income tax purposes.
Late Cancellation or Missed Sessions
To help schedule my time and provide timely services to others, it is appreciated that should you need to cancel or reschedule a session you contact me well in advance. A $75.00 fee may be charged for missed sessions or for those cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.Â
Location & Accessibility
In person sessions are held at the Burlington office conveniently located just off the QEW at the Appleby Line exit on the main level.
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Virtual phone and video sesisons are available throuhgout Ontario in the comfort of your own space. A secure video link is provided using Jane software application.