Registered Social Workers in Kingston

Both can provide psychotherapy, but they're trained and regulated differently. RSWs hold a social work degree and are regulated by OCSWSSW. Registered Psychotherapists train specifically in psychotherapy and are regulated by CRPO.

Neither is automatically the better fit; it comes down to the individual therapist and your particular concern. Checking each therapist's stated background is more useful than comparing job titles alone.

Many extended health plans do, but the exact wording matters. Some plans list "social worker" as a covered category; others only name "psychotherapist" or "registered counsellor," which may or may not include RSWs depending on how the policy is written.

OHIP doesn't cover private therapy from any designation. Checking your plan's provider list before booking avoids a surprise later.

Private-practice RSW sessions in Ontario generally run $130 to $200 for a 50-minute session, though individual rates vary by experience and training.

Yes. First Session's Kingston listings include RSWs based elsewhere in Canada who are insured to provide online therapy to Ontario residents. That broadens your options if you're after a specific specialty or simply want more people to choose from.

No. You can book directly with a private-practice RSW in Ontario without a doctor's referral. A referral may apply to services billed through a hospital or a specific program, but private practice doesn't require one.

Some RSWs on First Session list student mental health or young-adult life transitions among their specialties. Checking listed specialties and watching intro videos is the most reliable way to find someone whose experience actually fits student life, rather than assuming every RSW works the same way with that population.