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Therapists
Shannon Gagnon

Shannon Gagnon
Ariella Boehm
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Ariella Boehm
Aditi Pathare

Aditi Pathare
Amanda Webster-Singh

Amanda Webster-Singh
Kristin Michie
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Kristin Michie
Jordan Kritzinger

Jordan Kritzinger
Vanessa Liu
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Vanessa Liu
Tanya Deutsch
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Tanya Deutsch
Sabrina De Araujo

Sabrina De Araujo
Dylan Fry

Dylan Fry
Christine Scovell

Christine Scovell
Mariya Garnet

Mariya Garnet
Nicole Lobo
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Nicole Lobo
Michelle Brewer
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Michelle Brewer
Nisha Thakkar
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Nisha Thakkar
Lauren Browman
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Lauren Browman
Divya Gulati

Divya Gulati
Ashley Wass

Ashley Wass
Kate Newby

Kate Newby
Monica Andrus

Monica Andrus
Molly McBride
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Molly McBride
Anna Loch

Anna Loch
Rima Sehgal

Rima Sehgal
Lotus Huyen Vu

Lotus Huyen Vu
Rebekkah Stainton

Rebekkah Stainton
Katie Harry

Katie Harry
Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson
Sarah Lewis

Sarah Lewis
Mohamad Shabib

Mohamad Shabib
Alexa Harder

Alexa Harder
Jason Scriven

Jason Scriven
Michelle Mammoliti

Michelle Mammoliti
Maria Chaplick

Maria Chaplick
Jide (Paul) Oderinde
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Jide (Paul) Oderinde
Emma Cheuk

Emma Cheuk
Lea Konforte

Lea Konforte
Sofia Diaz

Sofia Diaz
Mike Stroh

Mike Stroh
Jacob Damelin

Jacob Damelin
Melissa Milligan

Melissa Milligan
Michael Chu

Michael Chu
Hayley Hope

Hayley Hope
Lydia Azaribe

Lydia Azaribe
Alanna Jacobs

Alanna Jacobs
Dennis Keefe

Dennis Keefe
Faraja Gaudin

Faraja Gaudin
Elena Maystruk

Elena Maystruk
Nayab Tahir

Nayab Tahir

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Frequently asked therapy questions
The cost of seeing a therapist working in private practice in Toronto is not covered by OHIP. However, if you see a therapist in a public healthcare setting, such as a hospital or a family clinic, the cost is typically covered by OHIP. You may require a doctor’s referral in order to see a therapist who is covered by OHIP.
Your workplace health benefits may fully or partially cover the cost of seeing a therapist in private practice, but it depends on the terms of your particular policy.
The average cost per session of seeing a therapist in Toronto is $160. A typical session lasts 50 minutes.
The cost of seeing a therapy in private practice is partly affected by the therapist’s own operating costs. In areas like Toronto, which has a high cost of living—and where the price of commercial leases for office space are some of the highest in the country—this impacts the amount therapists charge per session.
Other factors affecting the cost of therapy include individual therapists’ levels of experience, training, and certification. Market demand also plays a role: in places where therapy is in short supply, therapists typically charge more per session.
The cost of seeing a therapist in a public health setting like a hospital or family clinic is typically covered by OHIP. You may also be able to find free therapy in Toronto via community health centres and other publicly-funded institutions.
The cost of a psychological assessment in Toronto can range from $750 to $6,000.
The cost varies according to the hourly fee of the psychologist performing the assessment and the amount of time the assessment takes. Assessments for more complex cases take longer.
In Toronto, the terms “therapist” or “counsellor” refer either to a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) or a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Professionals in both categories have advanced degrees related to clinical psychotherapy, and must meet the requirements for supervision, training, and continuing education set by their respective colleges.
Psychologists in Toronto hold advanced degrees in psychology and belong to the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA). In order to become certified, a psychologist must have four years of clinical work experience and complete at least one year of supervised practice.
In Toronto, psychologists are able to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, whereas RPs and RSWs are limited to treatment and may not diagnose patients.
A professional certified as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)—sometimes RP (Qualifying) or RP(Q)—holds a license issued by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
A Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is in the process of completing an intensive psychotherapy training program. They are registered with the CRPO and accountable to its professional standards and Code of Ethics, and must pass a licensing exam. Finally, they must practice under clinical supervision while completing at least 450 hours of direct client contact and 100 hours of clinical supervision.
For more on Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying), see What does "Qualifying" mean for a Registered Psychotherapist?
In Toronto, MSW designates a level of education, whereas RSW designates registration with a regulating body.
MSW stands for a Master’s of Social Work, a graduate-level degree earned after completing a Bachelor’s. A professional holding an MSW may not necessarily practice clinical therapy, but many do.
On the other hand, RSW stands for Registered Social Worker. An RSW in Toronto is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). They have met the OCSWSSW’s education and training requirements, follow its code of ethics and professional standards, and participate in continuing education. They are accountable to the OCSWSSW as a regulating body.
Your health insurance plan may specify that you are covered for treatment by an MSW, but typically this professional must also be registered as an RSW.
For more on MSW vs. RSW, see What does MSW RSW mean in Canada?
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