Therapists Covered by U of T Health and Wellness Insurance
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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
Faraja Gaudin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in MB, SK, and ON.
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Faraja Gaudin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Dating challenges, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, BIPOC, Negative body image, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Wellness Counselling, Vulnerability, Transitioning into Adulthood, Thought Restructuring, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Building Meaningful Connections, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Couples Therapy, Goal Setting, Identity, Depression coping skills
Dating challenges, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, BIPOC, Negative body image, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Wellness Counselling, Vulnerability, Transitioning into Adulthood, Thought Restructuring, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Building Meaningful Connections, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Couples Therapy, Goal Setting, Identity, Depression coping skills
Elena Maystruk
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Elena Maystruk
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, Neurodiversity, Overwhelm, PTSD, Relationships, Trauma, Workplace stress
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, Neurodiversity, Overwhelm, PTSD, Relationships, Trauma, Workplace stress
Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in SK, AB, YT, MB, NT, PE, BC, and ON.
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Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/her
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Trauma, Cultural Challenges, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Addiction, Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Megan Sherback
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in AB, YT, NU, NS, and NB.
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Megan Sherback
Psychologist
she/her
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Grief and Loss, Identity, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Highly Sensitive Person, Borderline Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, Grief and Loss, Identity, Emotional regulation, Self-esteem, Overwhelm, Imposter syndrome, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Meaning and purpose, Workplace stress, People pleasing, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Stephanie Neshcov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Stephanie Neshcov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress
Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress
Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, QC, MB, AB, NB, PE, NS, NL, and SK.
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Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
He/Him
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Grief/Loss, Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Grief/Loss, Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, ON, SK, MB, NT, YT, NL, and QC.
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Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Men's issues, Grief and Loss, Addiction, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression
Men's issues, Grief and Loss, Addiction, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression
Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, YT, NU, NT, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
She/her
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Decision making, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Fears and phobia, Identity and Self-Exploration, Grief/Loss, Panic attacks, Psychedelic therapy, Separation anxiety
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Decision making, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Fears and phobia, Identity and Self-Exploration, Grief/Loss, Panic attacks, Psychedelic therapy, Separation anxiety
Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, NS, NB, PE, and NL.
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Ean Burchell
Registered Counselling Therapist
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Identity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger
Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Couples, Depression, Conflict resolution, Emotional regulation, Court Mandated Counselling, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Identity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, School challenges, Negative thinking and ruminating, Phobias, PTSD, Trauma, Anger
Shauna Burns-Thomson
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, MB, PE, NL, YT, NU, and NT.
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Shauna Burns-Thomson
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Sex therapy, Trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Addiction, ADHD, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Couples Therapy, Intimacy concerns, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Infidelity, Intergenerational trauma, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Sexuality and gender issues, Sexual issues, Sexuality, Stress, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Neurodiversity, Couples
Sex therapy, Trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Addiction, ADHD, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Couples Therapy, Intimacy concerns, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Infidelity, Intergenerational trauma, Men's issues, Mind-body connection, Sexuality and gender issues, Sexual issues, Sexuality, Stress, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Neurodiversity, Couples
Matthew Lam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Matthew Lam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Addiction, Sports Performance, Anxiety, ADHD, Career guidance, Competitive anxiety, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, BIPOC
Addiction, Sports Performance, Anxiety, ADHD, Career guidance, Competitive anxiety, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, BIPOC
Marie Schoppen
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in AB, MB, NL, NT, NU, ON, and YT.
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Marie Schoppen
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Nervous system regulation, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Attachment wounds, Burnout, Deep Brain Reorienting, Emotional regulation, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Psychedelic therapy, Transformative dream work
Nervous system regulation, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Attachment wounds, Burnout, Deep Brain Reorienting, Emotional regulation, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Psychedelic therapy, Transformative dream work
Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, MB, NU, SK, BC, NL, and NT.
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Lauren McCarley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss
Anxiety, OCD, Self-esteem, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Depression coping skills, Stress, Negative thinking and ruminating, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Perfectionism, Relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, People pleasing, Life transitions, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Decision making, Grief and Loss
Kelsey Mathison
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Mathison
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, Identity, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Identity and Self-Exploration, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Coming out and identity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Dissociation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Grief Processing, Group Therapy, Habits, Identity, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Kelsey Rogers
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kelsey Rogers
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Depression coping skills, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Depression coping skills, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, NB, and ON.
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Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Break-up recovery, Attachment, Relationships, Couples, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Deep connections, Family issues, People pleasing, Separation and divorce, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Sonya Salonen Cornies
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sonya Salonen Cornies
Registered Psychotherapist
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Kristin Kurian
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, SK, BC, and ON.
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Kristin Kurian
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Children/Teens, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Dating challenges, Family Conflict, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting
Anxiety, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Children/Teens, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Dating challenges, Family Conflict, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting
Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NT, NU, ON, SK, and YT.
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Becky Hills
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce
Brant Stachel
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Brant Stachel
Registered Psychotherapist
Eating disorders, Men's issues, Mental performance, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance
Eating disorders, Men's issues, Mental performance, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance
Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC
Shane Pokroy
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shane Pokroy
Registered Psychotherapist
Self-Development, Empowerment, Mental performance, Mindfulness, Overwhelm, Motivation, Perfectionism, Goal Setting, Stress, Burnout, Productivity, Relationships, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Decision making, Couples, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Habits, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Nervous system regulation, Spirituality
Self-Development, Empowerment, Mental performance, Mindfulness, Overwhelm, Motivation, Perfectionism, Goal Setting, Stress, Burnout, Productivity, Relationships, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Decision making, Couples, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Habits, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Nervous system regulation, Spirituality
Kaitlin Stephens
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, BC, NS, AB, SK, PE, and NL.
Waitlist
Kaitlin Stephens
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Anxiety, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Couples, Depression coping skills, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Spirituality, Psychedelic therapy, Mind-body connection, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
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Frequently asked therapy questions
Is therapy free through U of T Health and Wellness?
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Who is eligible for the U of T Health and Dental plan coverage?
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.
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How much coverage is provided to U of T students for counselling and therapy?
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.
What therapists and counsellors are covered for U of T students?
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.
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