Welcome to your safe space for healing and growth.

The free 15-minute consultation is designed for us to get to know each other a little bit better and see if our personalities mesh. The most important factor in therapy is that you feel comfortable and can vibe with your therapist–after all, you’ll be discussing some important and personal topics down the road! If you feel like we aren’t a good fit, I’d be happy to pass along a few names of someone that might be a more appropriate match. At the end of the day, my goal is for those that are seeking a positive and comfortable therapeutic relationship to be able to find one with as little hassle as possible.

Often, the first few therapy sessions often involve history-taking, where I’ll ask questions about your upbringing, lifestyle habits, current struggles, and anything else that feels important to explore. That said, some people prefer to dive right into it and start tackling the heavier issues right off the bat. There’s no right or wrong way to start therapy; it’s all about what feels best for you!

I accept VISA, Mastercard, and E-transfer. Payment is processed at the end of each session. You’ll receive a receipt for services via email, and if you have health insurance, can submit that. I do not submit claims directly to insurance companies on your behalf.

I have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Any no-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled session will incur a full session charge. That said, emergencies happen! Please get in touch as soon as possible via email if you think you’ll be unable to attend your session.

Each policy is different, but most extended insurance policies will cover psychotherapy. It’s recommended to check with your insurance provider for more information, and look for “Psychotherapy” coverage or counselling services from a “Registered Psychotherapist”.

Unfortunately at this time, OHIP does not cover psychotherapy.

I don’t charge tax on any of my services: as of June 20, 2024, psychotherapy services offered by psychotherapists are exempt from both GST/HST.

I follow all confidentiality rules outlined by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), do not keep hard copies of my notes, and do my best to keep session notes informative yet brief. While no video/online meeting is guaranteed to be 100% free from risk, the hosting platform I use for our sessions is end-to-end encrypted. 

Telephone sessions are also available if that feels more comfortable. There are a few cases (which can be found here) where I am compelled by my regulatory body to share my notes.

Correspondence via email is best limited to booking/rescheduling/cancelling and I will often provide links, articles, or resources via email for clients to explore between sessions.

While I find video sessions are best to maintain the human connection of therapy, I do offer sessions via phone. Some clients enjoy the flexibility of phone sessions or find that it’s a nice break from screen time. 

Importantly, for safety reasons I do not conduct EMDR sessions via phone as it’s crucial to be able to monitor a client’s presentation to ensure they do not get overwhelmed, experience too much discomfort, or get emotionally flooded. Part of the EMDR process is that the therapist is able to visually monitor a person’s personalised level of upset or distress.

I’m registered with and regulated by The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). That said, I’m able to offer psychotherapy services to other provinces. Please feel free to get in touch via email with any questions or book a consultation! Otherwise, here’s the CRPO’s cross-border therapy tool that can provide more information.

I reserve some spots for sliding scale therapy sessions. Please book a consultation so we can discuss this further and I can share if there are any sliding scale slots available.