FEES &
PAYMENT
PAYMENT
I accept payment via Interac transfer and Credit Card. I can initiate credit-card payments through your Jane App patient profile, when you register a card, or you can pay after the session each time when you do not register you card.
I ask that you pay each session’s fee in full immediately after each session.
RECEIPT
An email receipt will be emailed to you immediately after payment at the address you provide in your initial questionnaire.
The receipt contains the customary information that insurance companies require for reimbursement.
If you should need any other information, please let us know so we can provide it.
BUDGETING FOR YOUR THERAPY
It is important to me that the cost of psychotherapy does not become a source of stress for you. It is important to figure out how you are going to pay for the duration of therapy before you start, so you do not have to stop in the middle of a process of transformation or change. Please lets discuss how you will fund your sessions.
The length of treatment is hard topredict, and varies according to how many concerns are layered in the reasons for which you seek therapy.
It is near impossible to predict how long therapy will be, but here are some examples of duration according to different concerns:
Single-focus Short Term therapy: 1 Intake session + 5 regular (50 min.) sessions
.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety: 1 Intake session + 8 to 24 regular (50 min.) sessions
The length would vary depending on whether you are doing the homework and whether we need to use cognitive restructuring for schema or exposure therapies.
I find that many of my clients are able to get promotions and raises they could not get before therapy, feel better, and improve their lives in positive ways , so I believe it ends being a good investment.
AFFORDING THE FULL PROCESS
If you suspect you might run out of funds, please consider that there are many top notch services that are economical. Some organizations are funded so they can provide free or low-cost services. Other excellent therapists may have more flexibility with their rates.
I am happy to help you find someone that fits your budget or agencies that provide FREE or sliding scale services.
SLIDING-SCALE
Having a few sliding scale slots available is my way of “paying forward”. If one of the four slots is open, and you need to use it, I will offer to negotiate a fee tailored to both of our financial capacities. Life happens, so…If you think you would be interested, always ask!
It is based on an honour system. If your circumstances change fo rthe better, and they often do, please let me know so we can adjust the amount closer to my customary fee.
Individuals interested in doing longer-term therapy and undergoing financial duress can also request an adjusted fee.
FEE SCHEDULE
My fees are aligned with the fees suggested by the OCSWSSW for my level of training, effectiveness, location, and experience.
Initial Intake Session (90 minutes): $250
Regular Follow-up Sessions (Individual, 50 min.): $200
See below for other fee options and possible adjustments.