Therapists Covered by Sun Life Insurance in Toronto

Therapists in Toronto whose professional designations are commonly eligible under Sun Life benefit plans. Available online and in person. Watch intro videos, compare approaches, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.

Cherrisse McWilliams
Cherrisse McWilliams
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Stress, General Mental Health, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Women's Health, Wellness Counselling, Trauma, Self-Image, Self-esteem, Relationships, Responsibility, Racism, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Perimenopause mental health support, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Parenting, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Imposter syndrome, Health anxiety, College or University Coaching, BIPOC, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
Jasmine Chadha
Jasmine Chadha
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Addiction, PTSD, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Body Dysmorphia, Childhood trauma, Faith, Grief and Loss, OCD, Self harm, South Asian Counselling, Spirituality
Amanda Schneider
Amanda Schneider
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Phobias, Trauma, Existential questions, Attachment, Betrayal Trauma, Childhood trauma, Attachment trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Relationship Trauma, Self-Criticism, Social anxiety, Somatic Therapy
Jenny Scott
Jenny Scott
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Grief and Loss, People pleasing, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career Stress, Caregivers, ADHD, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Health anxiety, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Panic attacks, Parts Work, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing
Tania Hernandez
Tania Hernandez
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Relationship to self and others, Life transitions, Attachment, Burnout, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Somatic Therapy, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists
Mira Berlin
Mira Berlin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Couples Therapy, Anger, Attachment, Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Deep connections, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Group Therapy, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Sarah Jane Di Lorenzo
Sarah Jane Di Lorenzo
Registered Psychotherapist
Mind-body connection, Parenting, Relationship to self and others, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Attachment trauma
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Arooj Rehman
Arooj Rehman
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Depression, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Behavioural Issues, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coping Skills, Decision making, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Mental Decolonization, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Stress, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Vulnerability, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
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Aaron Rousseau
Aaron Rousseau
Registered Social Worker
Addiction, LGBTQ2IA+, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Caregivers, College or University Coaching, Coming out and identity, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Harm Reduction, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Personality & Mood Disorders, Relationship to self and others, Self harm, Sexuality, Substance Use, Transitioning into Adulthood, Psychosis
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Stuart Verlinden-Kitchen
Stuart Verlinden-Kitchen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
ADHD, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Coping Skills, Depression, Harm Reduction, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Parenting, Substance Use
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Graeme Ash
Graeme Ash
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Pain management, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Olivia Johnson
Olivia Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Relationships, Borderline Personality Disorder, Self-Regulation, Personality & Mood Disorders, Panic attacks, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Coping Skills, Couples, Couples Therapy, Dissociation, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Social anxiety
Mendy Bisk
Mendy Bisk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Self-esteem, People pleasing, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples Therapy, Couples, Imposter syndrome, Identity and Self-Exploration, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationship anxiety, Shadow Work, Vulnerability
Joy MacKey
Joy MacKey
Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Dating challenges, Ecopsychotherapy, Insomnia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Parenting, Parental divorce, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Sleeping difficulties, Wellness Counselling, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Therapy for Teachers, Trauma, High Performance Athletes
Vanessa Marie Miller
Vanessa Marie Miller
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Weight Management, Women's Health, Spirituality, Chronic Dieting, Family Conflict, Eating disorders, Negative body image

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Licensed Therapists covered by Sunlife based and insured in Ontario. All Therapists on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.

Maria Legault

Registered Psychotherapist
Self-esteem, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attunement, Befriending the Nervous System, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Wellness Counselling, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Creativity, Empowerment, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image

Halyna Polityka

Registered Psychotherapist
Trauma, Stress, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples, Decision making, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Family issues, Relationships, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, Career Performance, Work-Life Balance, Substance Use, Somatic Therapy, Sleeping difficulties

Michael Wassef

Registered Psychotherapist
Relationships, Couples Therapy, Attachment trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Childhood trauma, Depression, Family issues, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Parenting, Conflict resolution, Habits, Infidelity, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Regulation, Relationship anxiety, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Motivation, Life transitions, Intimacy concerns, Highly Sensitive Person, Emotional regulation, Christian counselling, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Break-up recovery, Grief and Loss

Viktoria Vigh

Registered Social Worker
ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Perimenopause mental health support, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Nervous system regulation, Self-Regulation, Sleeping difficulties, Neurodiversity, Attention and Impulsivity

Mariya Garnet

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Attachment wounds, Trauma, Attachment trauma, Intergenerational trauma, Emotional Numbness, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, People pleasing, Identity and Self-Exploration, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Dissociation, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Trauma processing, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Shadow Work, Self-Regulation, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Psychedelic therapy, Overwhelm, Nature-Based Spirituality

Victoria Gabriele

Registered Social Worker
Attachment, Trauma, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

Erik Reuter

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Couples, Stress, ADHD, Anxiety, Anger Management, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Coming out and identity, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Performance anxiety, Separation and divorce, Sexual issues, Spirituality, Anger

Jennifer Henderson

Registered Social Worker
LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, People pleasing, PTSD, Self Destructive Behaviour, Sexuality and gender issues, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Grief and Loss

Michael Chu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Imposter syndrome, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Aging, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Grief Processing, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration

Sabrina Sibbald

Registered Social Worker
Anxiety, Trauma, People pleasing, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity and Self-Exploration

Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Meaning and purpose, Self-Regulation, Trauma processing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD

Caitlin Kemmett

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
ADHD, Couples Therapy, Career guidance, Anger, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Caregiver burnout, Co-founder relationships, College or University Coaching, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Decision making, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Neurodiversity, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Women's Health

Shelley Quan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing

Sabrina De Araujo

Registered Social Worker
Life transitions, Relationships, ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Couples, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Nervous system regulation, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-esteem, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Mind-body connection, Depression

Natalie Saroya

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Relationships, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Performance, Career Stress, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Family Conflict, Family issues, Goal Setting, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Racism, Separation and divorce, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Burnout

Joy MacKey

Registered Psychotherapist
ADHD, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Dating challenges, Ecopsychotherapy, Insomnia, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Parenting, Parental divorce, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Sleeping difficulties, Wellness Counselling, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Therapy for Teachers, Trauma, High Performance Athletes

Kristen Parselias

Registered Social Worker
Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships, Anger Management, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Christian counselling, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Court Mandated Counselling, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Infidelity, Men's issues, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, School challenges, Self-esteem, Separation and divorce, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

Godfrey Benjamin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Self-esteem, Grief and Loss, Harm Reduction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Christian counselling, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Suicidal ideation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

Online therapy for you in Toronto.

Out-of-province licensed Therapists covered by Sunlife insurance and insured to provide online therapy in Ontario. Timezone availability may vary.

Anna Loch

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Christian counselling, Couples Therapy, Eating disorders, Early childhood, Cultural Challenges, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Perfectionism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Stress, Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Infertility

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Trauma, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing

Sandra Medina

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Anxiety, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career Stress, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Grief Processing, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Panic attacks, Self-Development, Social anxiety, Work-Life Balance

Timothy Lamont

Canadian Certified Counsellor
Depression, Life transitions, Anxiety, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Career guidance, Career Stress, College or University Coaching, Sports Performance, Relationship to self and others, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Negative body image, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Insomnia, Familial and social relationships, Depression coping skills, Decision making
Specific coverage may depend on your exact insurance or benefits plan. To guarantee coverage, please check which therapist licenses and designations your specific plan covers.
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How Sun Life coverage works

Sun Life is one of Canada's largest group benefits providers, and many Toronto employers use Sun Life to administer extended health and mental health coverage. What's actually reimbursed depends entirely on the specific employer's plan design, not on Sun Life as a company, so two people who both say they have "Sun Life coverage" can have very different mental health benefits, maximums, and eligible designations.

In general, Sun Life plans reimburse sessions with licensed, regulated practitioners such as Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW), which is why those two designations make up most of the therapists on this page. Some plans also cover Psychologists, sometimes at a different reimbursement rate.

What to know about Sun Life coverage in Toronto

In-person and online availability

Toronto has one of the largest pools of therapists on First Session, with strong in-person and online availability across most designations.

Ontario credentials commonly covered

Registered Psychotherapist (RP, regulated by the CRPO), Registered Social Worker (RSW, regulated by the OCSWSSW), and Psychologist (regulated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario) are the designations most commonly eligible under Sun Life plans, though limits and eligible designations vary by plan.

Cost and reimbursement

Session rates in Toronto typically range from $100 to $250. Sun Life plans usually reimburse a percentage of each session up to an annual maximum. We can't guarantee coverage, since this varies entirely by your specific plan, so always confirm the details directly with Sun Life or your benefits administrator.

How to confirm your Sun Life coverage

Check your Sun Life member portal or benefits booklet

Log in to see your specific mental health or psychological services maximum and which designations are listed as eligible.

Confirm which designations your plan covers

Some plans cover RPs and RSWs, others require a Psychologist specifically. This can vary significantly.

Note your annual maximum and reset date

Check whether your benefit resets on the calendar year or a specific benefit year tied to your employment start date.

Choose a therapist whose designation matches your plan

Once you know what's covered, filter your search accordingly to avoid unexpected out-of-pocket costs.

Submit your claim

Most Sun Life members can submit claims directly through the Sun Life mobile app or online member portal. All First Session therapists provide receipts that include all the information you need to submit your claim. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sun Life cover Registered Psychotherapists in Toronto?

Many Sun Life plans do cover Registered Psychotherapists, but this depends on each specific plan. Check your benefits booklet or member portal to confirm.

What's the difference in coverage between an RP, RSW, and Psychologist under Sun Life plans?

Coverage can vary significantly by plan. Some employer plans list RPs and RSWs under one combined mental health category, while Psychologist sessions may fall under a separate, sometimes higher, reimbursement category. Always check your specific plan rather than assuming.

How much of a therapy session does Sun Life typically reimburse?

This varies by plan. Some reimburse 80-100% up to an annual maximum; others reimburse a flat amount per session. There's no universal answer, so check your specific coverage.

Do I need a referral to see a therapist under my Sun Life plan?

Most Sun Life mental health benefits don't require a physician referral, but this can vary by plan. Confirm with your benefits administrator if you're unsure.

Can I submit claims directly through the Sun Life app?

Yes, most Sun Life members can submit claims directly through the Sun Life mobile app or online member portal using a receipt from their therapist.

Is online therapy reimbursed the same way as in-person under Sun Life?

Generally, yes, as long as the therapist's designation is covered under your plan, but confirm this directly since some older plans have specific requirements around session format.

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