FEES & POLICIES
Individual Therapy
Each session is 50 minutes in duration. The fee is $170 per session plus HST.
Couples Therapy
Each session is 60 minutes in duration. The fee is $200 per session plus HST.
Art Therapy
Each session is 50 minutes in duration. The fee is $150 per session plus HST.
Online Therapy
Each session is 50 minutes in duration. The fee is $170 per session plus HST.
Longer sessions are also available. If you are interested in an extended session, please ask when scheduling.
Appointments Available Via Skype
For those who cannot meet in my Kitchener, Ontario office, I regularly provide sessions on Skype. Although it’s generally preferable to meet for therapy in person, there are various circumstances that make Skype appointments a good option.
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Payment Options
Payment is due at end of each session.
Cash
Interac e-Transfer
Cheque
Cancellation Policy
Please call or e-mail me should you need to cancel or reschedule your session. I require 48 hours notice when cancelling a session. In the event that less than 48 hours notice is given, or in the case of a missed session without notice, the full session fee will be billed. Please contact me as soon as possible should you need to make a change to your session time.
Confidentiality
As a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I am bound to the Clinical Procedures of the CRPO’s Code of Ethics which requires that I:
1. Maintain confidential records of the client’s name, address, contact information and (if applicable) contact information for a legally authorized representative.
2. Maintain clinical written notes of sessions. All disclosures in the client therapy session are confidential. This confidential information will not be disclosed without the client’s written consent, with the following exceptions for which I am legally and ethically required to report (outlined in the section below).
3. Maintain all my client records in a locked filing cabinet in a locked office.
4. Retain my client records for a minimum of ten years after the client’s last session. (If the client is under 18 years of age at the start of the therapy, records will be kept for 10 years from the client’s 18th birthday or end of treatment, whichever occurs last).
5. After this ten year period, all records must be destroyed by my own shredder in my own office.
Limits of Confidentiality
Normally, I may only disclose personal health information with the consent of the client or his/her authorized representative. However, in law, there are a limited number of circumstances where disclosure of personal health information is required without consent. Notable limits to confidentiality include:
1. Where I believe on reasonable grounds that disclosure is necessary to eliminate or reduce significant, imminent risk of serious bodily harm (includes physical or psychological harm) to you or anyone else, e.g. suicide, homicide.
2. Where disclosure is required under the Child and Family Services Act, for example, where I have reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is in need of protection due to physical harm, neglect, or sexual abuse by a person having charge of the child.
3. Where necessary for particular legal proceedings (e.g. when I am subpoenaed).
4. To facilitate an investigation or inspection if authorized by a warrant or by any provincial or federal law.
5. For the purpose of contacting a relative, friend or potential substitute decision-maker of the individual, if the individual is injured, incapacitated or ill and unable to give consent personally.
6. To a College for the purpose of administration or enforcement of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA) (e.g. assessment of my practice is part of the quality assurance program; mandatory reporting where you are a regulated health professional and I have reasonable grounds to believe that you have sexually abused your patient/client).
* If you have any questions about these limitations please discuss them with me.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Psychotherapy services provided by Registered Psychotherapists are not covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plans) or the majority of EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) services.
But because plans and coverage can vary greatly amongst providers, please check directly with your benefits provider for coverage specific to ‘Registered Psychotherapists’ who are members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Free Phone Consultation
The single most important factor in your therapeutic journey is finding the right fit. Contact me today so that you can decide if I am a good fit for you on your path to a more fulfilled life.
I look forward to hearing form you!
PHONE
(519) 772-6896
ADDRESS
276 Frederick Street
Kitchener, Ontario
N2G 2E7
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