Psychotherapists’ and Social Workers’ education paths and experiences may differ, but they are comparable enough that both types of professionals are able to offer psychotherapy appointments. They are often covered under the same line item in insurance policies. Social Workers practices are typically more trans-disciplinary and community focused.
Some of our Registered Psychotherapists are completing clinic hours under the supervision of another Psychotherapist. Their “Qualifying” designation reflects this, however these practitioners are still fully trained, licensed, and able to treat patients! If your practitioner’s receipt indicates that they are “Qualifying”, please file any insurance claims under the name and license number of their …
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Our psychiatrists only offer OHIP covered care at this time. This means that you must have a valid OHIP card and requires a referral be completed by your family doctor or GP. This includes patients who are enrolled or interested in enrolling in our structured Programs.
Several of our structured Programs include medication management, up to five follow-up appointments after an hour-long consultation. This allows our doctors to see how your medications are working and get you to a dosage that works best for you, your body, and your life. Once these follow-ups are completed you will be discharged to the …
These long titles can be confusing and intimidating! Here’s a breakdown of what each kind of professional offers: Psychotherapists and Social Workers offer talk therapy. Their education and experience are comparable, and they are often covered under the same line item in insurance policies. Psychologists often have a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and are able …
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To begin your journey with us, please consider booking a Complimentary Consultation with a member of our Care Team. This will help your Care Team best understand what your needs and concerns are, as well as helping us make the best recommendations. From there we will suggest an appropriate practitioner and/or program and book in …
We are proud to host practitioners as diverse as the communities we serve. We offer psychotherapy in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Polish, Russian, Farsi, and Spanish. We invite you to explore our team page and apply your preferred filters to match you with the right therapist.
Our practitioners offer a wide variety of modalities, or styles of treatment. Some common modalities include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Mindfulness Emotion Focused Therapy Motivational Interviewing Art Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR) Solution Focused Therapy Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Solution Focused Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy …
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We have several practitioners who treat underage patients for a variety of concerns. We work with parents to support young ones and help grow their confidence. Patients under the age of 12 begin their journey with an hour-long parent intake appointment. This helps our practitioners better grasp what your concerns and treatment goals are, as …
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Therapy is right for anyone who wants it! Our practitioners provide a safe space for patients to process their emotions and examine the thoughts behind them, helping you to address trauma or difficult situations. They are a sounding board for your worries and fears, and are your cheerleaders in your plans for growth. They can …
