FAQ

Are you licensed?

Yes! I am registered in Ontario with the CRPO as a Registered Psychotherapist, license #11244, and covered under insurance plans that list Registered Psychotherapists in their policies. I am licensed to see anyone within Ontario.

How old do I have to be to work with you?

For a multitude of reasons, currently I am only seeing clients who are 16 years or older. If you are younger and looking for support, I’m happy to send along some referrals.

Can I see you if I’m not living in Ontario?

If you’re outside of Canada, for many reasons, I’m afraid not. 😦

If you’re in a province where therapy is not regulated: yes, there is a good chance I can see you.

If you’re in a province that is regulated: Maybe. I need to check with the licensing colleges in both provinces, so please feel free to contact me if you’re wondering about this and I can look into it. (There are a couple provinces I already know about but I am not allowed to advertise that I can provide services there.)

How often do I see you when I start therapy?

Weekly is a great option to start, especially if you’ve never been in therapy before. However, as many of us know, unless we have some killer benefits, it often isn’t feasible! Thus, I am open to clients starting biweekly as well. Spread apart further it becomes difficult to gain traction; however, after working through some things, it is normal for clients to eventually taper down to monthly check-ins for a while before they decide to end therapy.

What does “independent practice” mean?

I am a registered psychotherapist licensed for independent practice with the CRPO. This means I have exceeded 1000 clinical hours and had over 150 hours of clinical supervision, so am now allowed to practice psychotherapy without a supervision requirement. That being true, I still value supervision so I continue to dip in to meet with a supervisor once or twice a month :).

Can you diagnose me?

Sadly, no. Ontario does not allow Registered Psychotherapists to diagnose. I can offer validated screeners that give us a pretty good indication, however, and you can bring a copy to your diagnosing doctor. I’m also happy to refer you to a diagnosing doctor or service that is most appropriate for the benefits coverage you may have… actually, this information is so frequently requested, I’ve made this handy chart for everyone. It’s not all of the available options by any means, but some of the most affirming and affordable ones I know. Please use it to your heart’s content!