Frequently Asked Questions

Therapy is about self-discovery, self-love, self-reflection, self-awareness, growth, healing, moving forward, processing your experiences, and many more. In essence, therapy can be about whatever you want it to be. Therapy with me focuses on addressing your needs at your own pace.

It is very common to feel nervous about starting therapy. Sitting down and opening up to a complete stranger can often feel intimidating and overwhelming. These feelings are completely normal and understandable. However, your being on this website and scouring through to seek help shows you are brave and courageous. 

Therapy is a space where you can be yourself and discuss anything that is going on for you, including your nervousness. I am dedicated to discovering a way to attend to your nervousness and make sure sessions are as comfortable for you as possible. 

I'm here if you want to discuss it during a free phone or video consultation.

Finding the right therapist is very important! So, I am glad that you are thinking of this. 

To start, take your time to read through my website. Then, if you feel I may be a good fit for you based on what you are seeing and reading, you can reach out to me to get started on a free consultation. 

During this free phone or video consultation, you can ask me any questions you have about my approach and style to therapy, what a typical therapy session with me is like, how I have helped others with similar situations to you, or any other questions you may have that are specific to you. This consultation will also allow you to share what’s going on for you, and we can discuss how I can best support you.

It may be beneficial to think of the first few therapy sessions as an exploration to see how things go. During these sessions, you’ll be able to determine how comfortable you feel working with me. Of course, my approach may not be a good fit for everyone so what’s most important is that everyone finds a therapist they feel is the right fit for them – something we can explore together.  

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of psychotherapy and is rooted in its core values. I highly respect and value your privacy and trust. I am committed to listening to you and having open and honest discussions with you. You can be well assured that our sessions and discussions are confidential and will remain so unless there are extenuating circumstances where confidentiality may have to be broken. These conditions are outlined here.

I do not do any direct billing with insurance companies. All appointments must be paid for at the time of service by e-transfer or credit card. Registered Psychotherapist services are covered through most extended health benefits. Still, you should double-check with your insurance to ensure you have coverage if you intend to use your insurance. An invoice will be provided for you to submit to your insurer for reimbursement. 

Generally, the first session is an intake session, typically a semi-structured clinical interview where I ask you questions to get to know you better. I’ll ask you questions about yourself, your past/history, the issues you are facing, your past experiences with therapy, if you have had any, and what you are looking to achieve in therapy (therapy goals).

Additionally, you can ask me questions about anything you’re curious about, like my approach to therapy, my training, or what you can expect from our therapy sessions.

The most important part of a first session is that you come to understand what therapy is like with me. I am committed to ensuring you feel comfortable, respected, safe, supported, and accepted. If these are feelings you experience in the first session, we can then discuss when our next session will be. 

All sessions are virtual using PHIPA/PIPEDA compliant online video therapy platforms. I provide services to all residents of Ontario and can provide services to residents of other provinces/territories throughout Canada. Please contact me for more information about this. 

Contact me for a free consultation to get started. During this consultation, we can discuss what’s going on for you and determine how I could best support and help you - looking forward to hearing from you!