Psychotherapy involves meeting with a professionally trained and registered therapist to understand, process and find solutions for challenges and concerns often related to thoughts, feelings, moods and behaviors that are adversely affecting one’s daily living, relationships and the ability to enjoy life. Individuals often come to therapy to gain relief from symptoms, maintain or enhance daily functioning, and improve their quality of life. Psychotherapy can be accessed for many reasons including major life changes (e.g., divorce, death of a loved one, etc.) or ongoing challenges (e.g., social anxiety, low self-esteem, etc.).

The first step to starting therapy is to complete the free 15 minute consultation session with Heidi. Together, you and Heidi will discuss your therapy goals, needs and determine fit of services.

Yes, therapy sessions are available throughout the week from 10am –7pm. Saturday sessions are offered twice per month from 10am – 4pm.

Psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP however, as a Registered Social Worker, Heidi’s therapy sessions are covered under most Employee Health Benefit Plans. Heidi provides receipts for benefit claims. Therapy can also be claimed as a medical expense, on your income tax, if you do not have coverage.

Payment for service is required at the time of your therapy session. Clients are responsible for confirming with their employer if coverage and reimbursement will be provided. Inner Wisdom Psychotherapy does not provide refunds for any sessions not covered. Inner Wisdom Psychotherapy does not offer direct billing to insurance providers at this time.

Fee for services: $160 for a 50-minute session, $240 for a 90-minute session

This will depend on why you are coming to therapy and the type of therapeutic support you are wanting. During the consultation session, you and Heidi will discuss this together. Your path in therapy, including the frequency of sessions and length of care, is co-decided between you and Heidi. If there are any financial constraints limiting your ability to access therapy, Heidi can review options for this including scheduling therapy in blocks of sessions, spreading out sessions and/or providing you with information on alternative therapy options.

Heidi does hold three spots, for sliding scale services, for clients who would not otherwise be able to access therapy. Sliding scale fee for services: $120 for a 50-minute session, $180 for a 90-minute session.

Please reach out to Heidi if you want to explore eligibility criteria for sliding scale services. If all three sliding scale spots are filled, you are able to add your name to the waitlist.

Virtual therapy is accessing therapy sessions, from your computer or phone, using a video platform provided by the therapist. There are many benefits to virtual therapy including accessing therapy from wherever you enjoy and feel comfortable: your home office or kitchen table, while being out in nature or snuggling with your pets on your couch. You can even continue to access therapy while travelling to ensure no gaps in support. Some clients indicate that virtual therapy feels more private and helps manage feelings of stigma. Virtual therapy also lessens additional burdens for clients when it comes to transportation, having limited access to therapists in rural communities, the need to arrange childcare or unplanned appointment extensions. Research studies show that virtual therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy.

Yes, Heidi uses the video platforms Jane and DoxyMe for virtual therapy sessions. Both of these online platforms are compliant for meeting confidentiality and security requirements outlined in the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).