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About Psychotherapy
A little something about Counselling and Psychotherapy...
People come to psychotherapy when they have moods, feelings, thoughts, or behaviours that adversely affect their relationships, job, physical health, ability to function day-to-day, or to enjoy life. Maybe you or family members have noticed a change in your behaviour or how you're feeling.
The journeys that lead people to work with a psychotherapist are unique, and working together, the results we will strive for are too. When we meet, we will have a conversation about the goals you are trying to achieve or the challenges you want to overcome. Together we will develop a plan and work on closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
The work we do is driven by you – you decide what is most important to explore, what feels most productive, and how fast or slow we go. It may be a journey through troublesome thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and we will walk that path together. I will stick with you, even if it gets uncomfortable or complicated.
Therapeutic Approaches
Psychotherapy is an umbrella term applied to a wide range of treatments. We will use one or a combination of the following types of psychotherapy approaches when we work together:
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Do I need a referral?You do not need a referral. Just contact me!
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What happens in session?An individual session is 55-minutes in duration. You decide what you want to focus on and explore during each session. Therapy is tough work. You may find yourself facing what may not be working in your life and examining the forces shaping your thoughts and actions. A therapist won't advise you or impose insights on you, but with curiosity and compassion. uses creative questioning to give you the opportunity for self-discovery.
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ConfidentialityConfidentiality is considered a cornerstone of the profession of psychotherapy. You come to me with sensitive, personal information, and keeping that absolutely private is essential to build trust in our therapeutic relationship. I can only disclose your personal health information with your consent. However, in law, there are a limited number of circumstances where disclosure of personal health information is required, even without consent. We will discuss these limits to confidentiality before we begin working together.
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Free consultationIt is important to me that you are confident that I am a good fit for you. Contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your hopes for therapy. Afterwards, we can determine next steps.
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LocationMy practice is virtual. I offer services online through a secure platform called OWL Practice (compliant with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004). All you will require is a private space, a computer with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.
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Fees55-minute individual psychotherapy sessions are $200 + HST The Canadian Revenue Agency allows fees paid to Registered Psychotherapists to be deducted on your personal income tax return. Click here on the Canada Revenue Agency website for full details.
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Extended insurance coverageThe services of a Registered Psychotherapist are covered in part by many insurance plans. To confirm, contact your provider with these specific questions: Does my plan include mental health benefits? What professional designation must my service provider have? Can she be a Registered Psychotherapist? Is there a maximum dollar amount covered per session? What percentage of each session am I covered for? What is the annual maximum?
Let’s Simplify Mental Health Care
Canadians pride themselves on being open and progressive, yet there is still so much stigma associated with mental health. This stigma makes many who have mental health issues reluctant to get help. Anyone will go to a dermatologist for a rash or to a dentist for a toothache, but many people would not even consider going to a mental health practitioner. Much of this relates to negative framing in society where labels such as 'mental health problems,' 'mental disorders,' and 'mental illness' etc. are often used. It is important to understand that mental health conditions are part of being human and health care professionals can treat mental health issues with compassion and care, with positive outcomes.
So when you make the difficult decision to take care of your mental health, there are so many kinds of therapists and even more types of therapy. Where do you start? Since figuring that out is often the last thing on your mind when you're feeling overwhelmed and in need of support, let’s clear up some of the questions about mental health care.
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Do I need a referral?You do not need a referral. Just contact me!
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What happens in session?An individual session is 55-minutes in duration. You decide what you want to focus on and explore during each session. Therapy is tough work. You may find yourself facing what may not be working in your life and examining the forces shaping your thoughts and actions. A therapist won't advise you or impose insights on you, but with curiosity and compassion. uses creative questioning to give you the opportunity for self-discovery.
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ConfidentialityConfidentiality is considered a cornerstone of the profession of psychotherapy. You come to me with sensitive, personal information, and keeping that absolutely private is essential to build trust in our therapeutic relationship. I can only disclose your personal health information with your consent. However, in law, there are a limited number of circumstances where disclosure of personal health information is required, even without consent. We will discuss these limits to confidentiality before we begin working together.
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Free consultationIt is important to me that you are confident that I am a good fit for you. Contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your hopes for therapy. Afterwards, we can determine next steps.
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LocationMy practice is virtual. I offer services online through a secure platform called OWL Practice (compliant with the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004). All you will require is a private space, a computer with a camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection.
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Fees55-minute individual psychotherapy sessions are $200 + HST The Canadian Revenue Agency allows fees paid to Registered Psychotherapists to be deducted on your personal income tax return. Click here on the Canada Revenue Agency website for full details.
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Extended insurance coverageThe services of a Registered Psychotherapist are covered in part by many insurance plans. To confirm, contact your provider with these specific questions: Does my plan include mental health benefits? What professional designation must my service provider have? Can she be a Registered Psychotherapist? Is there a maximum dollar amount covered per session? What percentage of each session am I covered for? What is the annual maximum?
