Sun Life Therapists in Calgary

Usually, but the details depend entirely on your specific plan. Sun Life plans commonly reimburse psychologists, and many also cover registered social workers or counselling therapists.

Check your plan booklet or the Sun Life member site for your exact designation list and yearly maximum before booking.

Some plans require it, and many don't. It depends on how your specific plan is written, not on the therapist's designation.

Confirm this with HR or the Sun Life app before your first session so a claim isn't denied over a missing referral.

Generally, yes. Extended health plans, including Sun Life, typically reimburse live video sessions on the same terms as in-person visits.

That matters in Calgary because it opens up therapists registered anywhere in Alberta, including ones based in other provinces and insured to work with Alberta clients online.

Psychologists are regulated by the College of Alberta Psychologists and are covered on nearly every Sun Life plan. Counselling therapists (RPC, CCC) are currently credentialed through professional associations, and coverage for that designation depends more on your specific plan.

Check your plan's designation list either way before booking.

Registered social workers and counselling therapists often run $50 to $150 per session; psychologists are usually $200 to $350. Most people pay upfront and submit a receipt for reimbursement unless the therapist offers direct billing.

Every First Session profile lists the fee before you book, so there's no surprise on the invoice.

Yes, as long as they're registered to practice in Alberta, which First Session verifies before listing anyone. Sun Life reimburses based on the therapist's designation and your plan, not on which province the therapist is physically located in.

The online therapist pool on this page is exactly that group.