Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Federica Chacón Domínguez
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6K
Hello! Taking the first step to seek support can feel a bit scary, but please know you're not alone. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood as we journey together. Whether it's family dynamics, trauma, or cultural adjustment, I'm here to help you navigate these challenges and find a path forward. I specialize on exploring the root causes of your struggles and fostering self-discovery. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals of all ages.
Hello! Taking the first step to seek support can feel a bit scary, but please know you're not alone. As your therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood as we journey together. Whether it's family dynamics, trauma, or cultural adjustment, I'm here to help you navigate these challenges and find a path forward. I specialize on exploring the root causes of your struggles and fostering self-discovery. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I offer a safe and compassionate space for individuals of all ages.
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Perhaps you are experiencing some inner conflicts that are keeping you stuck? Or previous coping strategies are no longer serving you? Or maybe something is off that you can’t seem to name? Through exploring your thoughts, feelings and body sensations we can see what patterns and ways of being you would like to keep, let go of, (re) discover and grow. Using compassion and humour, we’ll work together to understand your reactions and how to work towards chosen responses to help navigate you to a different place.
Perhaps you are experiencing some inner conflicts that are keeping you stuck? Or previous coping strategies are no longer serving you? Or maybe something is off that you can’t seem to name? Through exploring your thoughts, feelings and body sensations we can see what patterns and ways of being you would like to keep, let go of, (re) discover and grow. Using compassion and humour, we’ll work together to understand your reactions and how to work towards chosen responses to help navigate you to a different place.
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Feeling secure within ourselves is our birthright, but it’s often not what our experience tells us. Perhaps you find it difficult to trust others, or connecting in a meaningful, consistent way. You might be easily anxious, self-doubting and ruminating, frequently wondering how you’re being perceived. Or you find yourself distant, closed off, but craving safe connection. As a therapist for the past 9 years, I collaborate with reflective adults as they teach their nervous system new ways to feel embodied safety, so they can thrive with greater assurance, confidence and authenticity.
Feeling secure within ourselves is our birthright, but it’s often not what our experience tells us. Perhaps you find it difficult to trust others, or connecting in a meaningful, consistent way. You might be easily anxious, self-doubting and ruminating, frequently wondering how you’re being perceived. Or you find yourself distant, closed off, but craving safe connection. As a therapist for the past 9 years, I collaborate with reflective adults as they teach their nervous system new ways to feel embodied safety, so they can thrive with greater assurance, confidence and authenticity.
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Hannah Majury
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6S (Online Only)
Are you struggling with self-criticism or perfectionism? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and prioritizing your own needs? Are you looking for a way to overcome your negative thoughts and improve your self-esteem? Welcome. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and process your past. Together, we can work towards helping you embrace self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover your worth.
Are you struggling with self-criticism or perfectionism? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and prioritizing your own needs? Are you looking for a way to overcome your negative thoughts and improve your self-esteem? Welcome. I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings and process your past. Together, we can work towards helping you embrace self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover your worth.
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Design the life you want. Address your limited beliefs/ trauma & develop a newer, freer & empowered you. Specializing in 1) supporting individuals coping with narcissistic abuse, emotional immaturity & dysfunctional family dynamics, including scapegoating, 2) enhancing relationships using the evidence-based Gottman Method, and 3) guiding high-functioning professionals towards a more optimal and efficient lifestyle. As a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers, I am committed to helping you develop deeper insights into your challenges & equipping you with effective tools to navigate them.
Design the life you want. Address your limited beliefs/ trauma & develop a newer, freer & empowered you. Specializing in 1) supporting individuals coping with narcissistic abuse, emotional immaturity & dysfunctional family dynamics, including scapegoating, 2) enhancing relationships using the evidence-based Gottman Method, and 3) guiding high-functioning professionals towards a more optimal and efficient lifestyle. As a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers, I am committed to helping you develop deeper insights into your challenges & equipping you with effective tools to navigate them.
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Now accepting new clients. Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you need someone to talk to about anxiety or depression or have other mental health concerns? Let's talk about them together. I provide counselling and therapy for individuals and couples of any sexual orientation. I am mindful of issues within the context of multiculturalism and diversity as well as stigmatization often faced by those whose identities are affected by race, gender, sexual orientation, class, disabilities, religion and age. Call or send me an email to find out how I can help.
Now accepting new clients. Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you need someone to talk to about anxiety or depression or have other mental health concerns? Let's talk about them together. I provide counselling and therapy for individuals and couples of any sexual orientation. I am mindful of issues within the context of multiculturalism and diversity as well as stigmatization often faced by those whose identities are affected by race, gender, sexual orientation, class, disabilities, religion and age. Call or send me an email to find out how I can help.
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Quitzia de Velasco
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Do you struggle with a sense of self and lost joy affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by not finding the purpose and motivation of your life? Does it affect your personal and professional life? Do you wonder if you have it in you to feel better? Now more than ever, people feel uncertain about finding their place in life, navigating through losses or finding their inner self. Are you wrestling to find a safe and healthy attachment to people, things or situations?
Do you struggle with a sense of self and lost joy affecting your day-to-day life and relationships? Do you feel exhausted and overwhelmed by not finding the purpose and motivation of your life? Does it affect your personal and professional life? Do you wonder if you have it in you to feel better? Now more than ever, people feel uncertain about finding their place in life, navigating through losses or finding their inner self. Are you wrestling to find a safe and healthy attachment to people, things or situations?
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Charity Barfoot
Psychologist, MPsy, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5N (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Many individuals embark on the therapeutic journey when they sense that they’re not fully embracing their potential for a fulfilling life. Feeling overwhelmed by present circumstances, entangled in destructive behaviours or relationship dynamics, or haunted by unresolved past issues are common motivations for seeking therapy. These initial struggles can be deeply distressing. However, therapy possesses the power to rekindle an individual’s inherent capacity for growth and transformation. My role is to provide a compassionate and attentive presence, delving into your patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.
Many individuals embark on the therapeutic journey when they sense that they’re not fully embracing their potential for a fulfilling life. Feeling overwhelmed by present circumstances, entangled in destructive behaviours or relationship dynamics, or haunted by unresolved past issues are common motivations for seeking therapy. These initial struggles can be deeply distressing. However, therapy possesses the power to rekindle an individual’s inherent capacity for growth and transformation. My role is to provide a compassionate and attentive presence, delving into your patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.
Siyoon Yu
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
x(On Parental Leave; Not Accepting Clients) Siyoon is a Registered Psychotherapist at Christian Counselling Services as well as a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Siyoon loves to work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with emotional, relational, and spiritual issues arising from challenging life experiences. Siyoon has experience working with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, abuse, PTSD, life transitions, family/couple relationships, and life coaching. Siyoon is able to offer counselling in both English and Korean.
x(On Parental Leave; Not Accepting Clients) Siyoon is a Registered Psychotherapist at Christian Counselling Services as well as a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Siyoon loves to work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with emotional, relational, and spiritual issues arising from challenging life experiences. Siyoon has experience working with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, trauma, abuse, PTSD, life transitions, family/couple relationships, and life coaching. Siyoon is able to offer counselling in both English and Korean.
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I am a life coach, speaker, and registered psychotherapist who is known for getting my clients breakthrough results. As a top life coach with over two decades of experience, I help high achievers develop the mindset and habits required to overcome internal and external barriers to their success, so they may reach their highest potential and achieve their ambitious goals. As your coach, I will help you identify your purpose, clarify your vision, build confidence, develop mental toughness, improve your leadership skills, set ambitious goals, and manage your significant relationships so that you may WIN in life, career and business.
I am a life coach, speaker, and registered psychotherapist who is known for getting my clients breakthrough results. As a top life coach with over two decades of experience, I help high achievers develop the mindset and habits required to overcome internal and external barriers to their success, so they may reach their highest potential and achieve their ambitious goals. As your coach, I will help you identify your purpose, clarify your vision, build confidence, develop mental toughness, improve your leadership skills, set ambitious goals, and manage your significant relationships so that you may WIN in life, career and business.
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Mycha Haughton-Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3C (Online Only)
Are you seeking support navigating various personal identities? Are you looking for a space to unravel personal relationships? Hi there! I'm Mycha (she/her). I strive to create a welcoming and safe environment, free of judgment, so you can comfortably share your needs and goals. In my practice, I help clients with a variety of issues including ADHD, self-identity, enhancing interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I take a client-centred approach, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, and Person-Centred approaches to best support you.
Are you seeking support navigating various personal identities? Are you looking for a space to unravel personal relationships? Hi there! I'm Mycha (she/her). I strive to create a welcoming and safe environment, free of judgment, so you can comfortably share your needs and goals. In my practice, I help clients with a variety of issues including ADHD, self-identity, enhancing interpersonal relationships, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I take a client-centred approach, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy, and Person-Centred approaches to best support you.
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Carolyn Caesar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P (Online Only)
Welcome to therapy and the space between us. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and too much to handle alone. When the challenges feel too big and the losses feel too painful we can all use a little support. My name is Carolyn Caesar (she/her/hers), and I am a Psychodynamic and trauma informed Registered Psychotherapist offering individual, teen and couples therapy. I also offer Supervision for therapists seeking registration with the CRPO. The space between us is a client centered, empathetic, culturally sensitive, and inclusive space, where we collaborate to uncover the deeper roots of your struggle or overwhelming feelings.
Welcome to therapy and the space between us. Sometimes life can be overwhelming and too much to handle alone. When the challenges feel too big and the losses feel too painful we can all use a little support. My name is Carolyn Caesar (she/her/hers), and I am a Psychodynamic and trauma informed Registered Psychotherapist offering individual, teen and couples therapy. I also offer Supervision for therapists seeking registration with the CRPO. The space between us is a client centered, empathetic, culturally sensitive, and inclusive space, where we collaborate to uncover the deeper roots of your struggle or overwhelming feelings.
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BIPOC | Trauma | Addiction | Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5H
Having been in counselling myself, I know what a relief it is to find someone with whom you feel comfortable to help sort out some of the stressors and troubles of everyday life. Whether you’re dealing with a multitude of issues, feeling overwhelmed by a significant event, or anything in between, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to transform your struggles into stepping stones, leading you towards a peaceful and empowered life. No challenge is too big or too small – I’m dedicated to helping you find your way and ensuring you no longer feel held back by your troubles.
Having been in counselling myself, I know what a relief it is to find someone with whom you feel comfortable to help sort out some of the stressors and troubles of everyday life. Whether you’re dealing with a multitude of issues, feeling overwhelmed by a significant event, or anything in between, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to transform your struggles into stepping stones, leading you towards a peaceful and empowered life. No challenge is too big or too small – I’m dedicated to helping you find your way and ensuring you no longer feel held back by your troubles.
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As a clinical psychologist, I provide evidence-based individual treatment for adults. Together, we will explore what the root of your difficulties may be and use the science of psychology to help you better understand yourself, make meaning of challenging life events, and live your life in alignment with your values.
As a clinical psychologist, I provide evidence-based individual treatment for adults. Together, we will explore what the root of your difficulties may be and use the science of psychology to help you better understand yourself, make meaning of challenging life events, and live your life in alignment with your values.
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Julia Walter
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6C (Online Only)
There are moments in our lives where we feel stuck or moments of crisis where we have done things that we don't feel ok about. We may be living with persistent fears, thoughts, and behaviours that frighten us, or no longer align with who we are. We may experience difficulties in our relationships or trouble managing the world. We may suffer from current experiences of harm and violence, the wounds from our past, or repeating patterns and behaviours that no longer serve us. In these moments, it’s important to have a space to process our fears, pain, and our hopes while building skills, self-compassion, and a vision for ourselves.
There are moments in our lives where we feel stuck or moments of crisis where we have done things that we don't feel ok about. We may be living with persistent fears, thoughts, and behaviours that frighten us, or no longer align with who we are. We may experience difficulties in our relationships or trouble managing the world. We may suffer from current experiences of harm and violence, the wounds from our past, or repeating patterns and behaviours that no longer serve us. In these moments, it’s important to have a space to process our fears, pain, and our hopes while building skills, self-compassion, and a vision for ourselves.
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How to find hope? If you are feeling alone, engaging in therapy can help you feel connected again. Life can take you through UPS and DOWNS. You usually manage to get up, shake it off, and go on. But this time, you feel you cannot get up. You can’t bear to let anyone see how much you are stuggling. You do not want to bother them. Or worse, you fear they will not understand. You feel disappointed, broken, LOST, and ALONE. You think you have reached the end of the road.
How to find hope? If you are feeling alone, engaging in therapy can help you feel connected again. Life can take you through UPS and DOWNS. You usually manage to get up, shake it off, and go on. But this time, you feel you cannot get up. You can’t bear to let anyone see how much you are stuggling. You do not want to bother them. Or worse, you fear they will not understand. You feel disappointed, broken, LOST, and ALONE. You think you have reached the end of the road.
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Larry Borins, Toronto Therapist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5N
Do you want to move beyond your fears, bad habits and past negative experiences? Not sure where to begin? Every day I help individuals, couples, and families work towards their personal goals and build strong bonds in their most important relationships. This may involve reducing stressful emotions like depression and anxiety or perhaps resolving arguments that have left you feeling lonely and isolated. Counselling is effective and can help you discover new possibilities for yourself and your future.
Do you want to move beyond your fears, bad habits and past negative experiences? Not sure where to begin? Every day I help individuals, couples, and families work towards their personal goals and build strong bonds in their most important relationships. This may involve reducing stressful emotions like depression and anxiety or perhaps resolving arguments that have left you feeling lonely and isolated. Counselling is effective and can help you discover new possibilities for yourself and your future.
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Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, distanced from your experiences? Using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices from over 20 years in family and community counselling, I help to navigate systems and improve quality of health for you, your family, and the various environments you are part of. My client-centred approach is a step-by-step process that produces diverse and long-lasting stability by looking at the root cause of our challenges. My sliding-scale program is designed to carve out more access to physical, spiritual, and social aspects of health that compliment and hasten the psychotherapeutic healing process.
Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, distanced from your experiences? Using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices from over 20 years in family and community counselling, I help to navigate systems and improve quality of health for you, your family, and the various environments you are part of. My client-centred approach is a step-by-step process that produces diverse and long-lasting stability by looking at the root cause of our challenges. My sliding-scale program is designed to carve out more access to physical, spiritual, and social aspects of health that compliment and hasten the psychotherapeutic healing process.
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Dharshana Jayapathy
Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist , MSW, BSW, BA, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
As a compassionate therapist using a client-centered approach, I create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space for youth, adults, seniors, caregivers, and students to develop the insights, skills, and experiences needed to overcome challenges and make positive changes that last. Using a trauma-informed lens, I work from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based framework; my treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches.
As a compassionate therapist using a client-centered approach, I create a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic space for youth, adults, seniors, caregivers, and students to develop the insights, skills, and experiences needed to overcome challenges and make positive changes that last. Using a trauma-informed lens, I work from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based framework; my treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches.
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Oftentimes life brings on certain challenges that are difficult to work through on your own that can leave you feeling lost and not knowing where to turn for support. It can be so difficult to find someone who truly gets you and makes you feel safe in sharing these challenges and offering guidance. I am here to be that person to help support your unique needs and offer a non-judgemental space for you to explore your challenges and build on your strengths through a collaborative and flexible approach.
Oftentimes life brings on certain challenges that are difficult to work through on your own that can leave you feeling lost and not knowing where to turn for support. It can be so difficult to find someone who truly gets you and makes you feel safe in sharing these challenges and offering guidance. I am here to be that person to help support your unique needs and offer a non-judgemental space for you to explore your challenges and build on your strengths through a collaborative and flexible approach.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Toronto, ON
3,000+
Average cost per session
$155
Counsellors in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Self Esteem |
79% | Stress |
72% | Coping Skills |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
63% | Green Shield Canada |
61% | SunLife |
58% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Toronto, ON see their clients
51% | In Person and Online | |
49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Toronto?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.