Choosing a psychotherapist is a deeply personal experience, and finding the right fit can be important for your success.
1) Identify your goals or needs. What type of support are you looking for? What are your primary concerns? What are your goals?
2) Understand different types of mental health support. A psychotherapist is a masters level professional. They can provide talk therapy, different certified specialties, but cannot diagnose or provide a prescription for medication.
3) Consider different approaches. Many therapists gravitate or specialize in certain methodologies, and different approaches may suit your situation better. Many therapists blend approaches for the best fit.
4) Schedule a free phone consultation to see how you feel talking to them. You can use this time to ask any questions you may have about them or their process.
5) Look for a connection through their biographies! Do you both love dogs? Does your therapist enjoy camping and canoeing as well? Having something in common could be a way to become more comfortable and bridge any awkward gaps.
The cost per session is 160$. This can be paid by credit card through the Jane App or by cash at your appointment. Payment is due at the end of your session unless specific arrangements are made with your therapist. If payment is not made within two weeks of your scheduled appointment, the credit card on file will be charged.
Psychotherapy is covered by most insurance companies once you submit your receipt.
If you are struggling financially, please discuss a sliding scale fee with your therapist.
This is absolutely normal, please don’t worry if you don’t feel a connection to your therapist.
If you email your therapist and let them know, they will happily refer you to someone else. If you are uncomfortable talking to your therapist about leaving, please email [email protected], and we will find you someone else.
Alternatively, you can always look around to different offices to find your best fit.
We offer in person or virtual sessions, or you could do a mix of both. We understand life gets in the way and your therapist will gladly do virtual if it makes you more comfortable or it’s more convenient – ie. snowstorm, sick child, car broke down.
It is recommended by the College of Registered Psychotherapists that therapists avoid any conflict of interest, bias, or dual relationships. It would be recommended that multiple members of the same family see different therapists.
One therapist can counsel a couple, and both parties individually, but it is recommended that they don’t only see one person and not the other to avoid for bias. This is similarly for families.
If all members agree and consent to treatment by the same therapist, exceptions can be discussed.
We understand life gets in the way sometimes. Please give your therapist at least 24 hours notice of a cancellation or a need to re-schedule your appointment.
If you cancel within 24 hours or no-show your appointment, 50% of your session fee will be charged to your credit card on file, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
During your first psychotherapy session, your therapist will ensure that you understand the limits to confidentiality and the need for ongoing consent.
They will ask about your presenting problem, your goals for therapy, and any current and background information that you are comfortable sharing about yourself or your family. They want to get to know you!
Please share what you are comfortable with, any other information can be brought up or discussed later on when you are ready.
IF you are feeling ready to book a session with one of our psychotherapists, you can reach out through
Phone: 289-213-1218
Email: [email protected]
Our ‘contact us’ button on the Contact page
OR
Please click this link —– to be taken to our booking site where you can view our therapists schedules and find a day or time which is most convenient for you.
Everything you say in session to your therapist is confidential, they hold your trust in extremely high regard.
There are certain limits to confidentiality which only apply with regards to safety or the law. Reporting for safety would be done collaboratively with you as the client, your therapist wants to help you – they are not against you.
1) Risk of serious harm: If you as a client are having serious thoughts of suicide and you go to your therapist for help, they have a duty to protect. This may include calling your emergency contact, a crisis line, or emergency services.
If you as a client mention a serious intention to harm someone else, your therapist has a ‘duty to warn’ the person who is in danger as well as the police.
2) Neglect of vulnerable populations: If there is a child under 16 or an elderly person at risk of harm, your therapist has a responsibility to report this to the authorities.
3) Court ordered: If there is a warrant, subpoena, or summons, a therapist may have to release your records. Often, a therapist can appeal for a summary of care or legally challenge the order to protect client confidentiality, but this is not guaranteed.
4) Abuse by regulated professional: If you disclose sexual or physical assault from a regulated professional, it is your therapists duty to report this to their regulatory body for the safety of others in their care.
Each session is 50 minutes long, which begins at the start time designated. If you are late, you do not receive extra time.
If you would like an 80 minute session, please email your therapist and ask their availability.
No, we we are not a crisis service. Although we are here to help you through difficult moments in your life, if you are a danger to yourself or feel in crisis, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.