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1.0 Therapy Basics
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2.0 Types of therapists
Psychiatrist licensing and education in Canada
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3.0 Costs and coverage
How much does therapy cost?
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Is therapy covered by provincial healthcare plans in Canada?
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4.0 Mental health specializations
Anxiety disorder assessment and therapy techniques
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) assessment and therapy techniques
Trauma therapy techniques
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessment and therapy techniques
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5.0 Therapy techniques
Compare popular therapy techniques: CBT, DBT, EMDR and Somatic
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy exercises and techniques
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Therapy may qualify for a tax credit in Canada if your provider is licensed and recognized by the CRA. Learn which therapist designations count and how to claim it.
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