Therapists Covered by Student Insurance - Beyond U of T Health & Wellness
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Trying to figure out if therapy is covered by your U of T student insurance plan? We've put together a curated list of therapists who you can work with under your UHIP. First Session, a company founded in Toronto, has been on a mission to help you find the right therapist since 2019.
Therapists
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
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
Anna Loch

Anna Loch
Rima Sehgal

Rima Sehgal
Lotus Huyen Vu

Lotus Huyen Vu
Ting Jiang

Ting Jiang
Ciara Williams

Ciara Williams
Michelle Belitzky
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Michelle Belitzky
Sharissa Woon Sam

Sharissa Woon Sam
Jennifer Henderson

Jennifer Henderson
Kim Dawson
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Kim Dawson
Amanda Warr
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Amanda Warr
Sara Trecroce

Sara Trecroce
Steven Gestetner

Steven Gestetner
Lauren Gaudet
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Lauren Gaudet
Evan Vukets

Evan Vukets
Stephanie Moncada

Stephanie Moncada
Margaret Hux

Margaret Hux
Ahilia Singh Morales

Ahilia Singh Morales
Nicholas Balaisis

Nicholas Balaisis
Andrew Goldstein

Andrew Goldstein
Dale Bricker

Dale Bricker
Halyna Polityka

Halyna Polityka
Stefan Milosevic
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Stefan Milosevic
Viktoria Vigh

Viktoria Vigh
Christy McLeod

Christy McLeod
Sasha Lizárraga

Sasha Lizárraga
Sofia Forman

Sofia Forman
Jupiter Vaughan
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Jupiter Vaughan
Shannon Freud

Shannon Freud
Paula Fernández

Paula Fernández
Natasha Sandy

Natasha Sandy
Erica Berman

Erica Berman
Daisie Auty

Daisie Auty
Gwyneth Hodgins

Gwyneth Hodgins

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Frequently asked therapy questions
Yes, to an extent. Insurance plans for U of T students cover between $100-$125 per session for up to 15 sessions per policy year. You can find therapists on First Session who offer sessions at $125 or less, or you can also reach out to a therapist offering sliding scale to explain your situation as a student and your covereage limits (see below).
The UTSU administers a Health & Dental Plan for all full-time undergraduate students at the St. George campus and eligible students at the Toronto School of Theology, providing some of the best mental health and dental coverage in Canada when compared to other student association plans.
Part-time students (enrolled in 2.5 or fewer full course equivalents for the Fall-Winter Sessions) are considered members of the APUS Plan.
Full-time students (UTSU Plan) are covered for up to $100 per session for up to 15 visits per policy year.
Part-time students are covered for up to $125 per session for up to 15 visits per policy year.
The UTSU plan for full-time U of T Students covers Psychologists, Masters of Social Work, Clinical Counsellors, and Licensed (i.e. Registered) Psychotherapists.
The APUS plan covers Psychologists, Clinical Counsellors, Registered Social Workers, and Registered Psychotherapists.
Yes. Through First Session, you can find both in-person therapists in Toronto (look for "In-Person" on their profile) and online therapists.
Yes. First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement.
No. First Session is an independent company and is not affiliated with the University of Toronto.
We created this page specifically to support U of T students, and all the information here has been carefully researched. The therapists listed are independent professionals whose sessions are eligible for reimbursement through your student health insurance.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile, and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.
Use First Session to find the best therapist for you.