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
Corinna Killeen
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, SK, and AB.
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Corinna Killeen
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her/hers
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dissociation, Break-up recovery, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Grief Processing, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, PTSD, Self-Regulation, Stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dissociation, Break-up recovery, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Grief Processing, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, PTSD, Self-Regulation, Stress, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Sieran Yung
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sieran Yung
Registered Psychotherapist
He/him
Sexuality and gender issues, LGBTQ2IA+, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Career guidance, School challenges, Motivation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Overwhelm, Depression, Anxiety, BIPOC
Sexuality and gender issues, LGBTQ2IA+, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Career guidance, School challenges, Motivation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Overwhelm, Depression, Anxiety, BIPOC
Atheesan Mahendrarajah
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NS, NT, YT, and NU.
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Atheesan Mahendrarajah
Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
Addiction, Cultural Challenges, Productivity, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Masculinity, Pain management, Relationships, School challenges, Self-Development, Self-Regulation, Stress, Workplace stress, BIPOC
Addiction, Cultural Challenges, Productivity, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Masculinity, Pain management, Relationships, School challenges, Self-Development, Self-Regulation, Stress, Workplace stress, BIPOC
Crystal Soares
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Crystal Soares
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
Christina Faedo
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, ON, and SK.
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Christina Faedo
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
She/Her/Hers
Trauma, Trauma processing, Grief and Loss, Grief/Loss, Couples Therapy, Couples
Trauma, Trauma processing, Grief and Loss, Grief/Loss, Couples Therapy, Couples
Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma
Nisha Sangwan
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, and SK.
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Nisha Sangwan
Registered Clinical Counsellor
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Depression, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Self-esteem
ADHD, Neurodiversity, Anger Management, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Depression, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Self-esteem
Alexandra Kljuseva
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, SK, and MB.
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Alexandra Kljuseva
Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Couples Therapy, Christian counselling, Depression, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, Meaning and purpose, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Boundaries and boundary setting, College or University Coaching, Sexuality, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Couples Therapy, Christian counselling, Depression, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Anxiety, Meaning and purpose, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Boundaries and boundary setting, College or University Coaching, Sexuality, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Stephanie Sideris
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Stephanie Sideris
Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Effective communication, Family issues, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism
Children/Teens, Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Effective communication, Family issues, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism
Thiviyan Sithganesan
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Thiviyan Sithganesan
Registered Social Worker
He/Him
Childhood trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Children/Teens, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief/Loss, Health anxiety, Infidelity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Phobias, Stress, Insomnia, Couples
Childhood trauma, Relationships, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Children/Teens, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief/Loss, Health anxiety, Infidelity, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Motivation, Phobias, Stress, Insomnia, Couples
Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Maternal mental health, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Grief/Loss, Caregivers, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety, Emotional regulation, Burnout, Infertility, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Grief Processing, Navigating challenging relationships, Depression, Depression coping skills
Maternal mental health, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Grief/Loss, Caregivers, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety, Emotional regulation, Burnout, Infertility, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Grief Processing, Navigating challenging relationships, Depression, Depression coping skills
Karla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Karla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her/Hers
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
Nervous system regulation, Parenting, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling, Mindfulness
Deanna Gooden
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Deanna Gooden
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Suicidal ideation, Perfectionism, Relationships, Depression, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Negative body image, Racism, Self-esteem, Sports Performance, Self harm, Trauma
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Burnout, Suicidal ideation, Perfectionism, Relationships, Depression, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, LGBTQ2IA+, Negative body image, Racism, Self-esteem, Sports Performance, Self harm, Trauma
Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Fawn MacInnis
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Fawn MacInnis
Registered Social Worker
Her/ She
Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples, Trauma processing, Thought Restructuring, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, Insomnia, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Vulnerability, Anger Management, Stress
Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples, Trauma processing, Thought Restructuring, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, Insomnia, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Vulnerability, Anger Management, Stress
Sabrina De Araujo
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sabrina De Araujo
Registered Social Worker
She/her
Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Assertiveness, ADHD, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attention and Impulsivity, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Depression coping skills, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Maternal mental health, Grief/Loss, People pleasing, Wellness Counselling, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety
Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Assertiveness, ADHD, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attention and Impulsivity, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Depression coping skills, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Maternal mental health, Grief/Loss, People pleasing, Wellness Counselling, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety
Terence To
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Terence To
Registered Social Worker
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Fears and phobia, BIPOC
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Fears and phobia, BIPOC
Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, QC, and MB.
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Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma
Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC
Lauren Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lauren Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
OCD, Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Conflict resolution, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infertility, Infidelity, Parenting, Fertility, Pregnancy, Imposter syndrome, BIPOC
OCD, Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Conflict resolution, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infertility, Infidelity, Parenting, Fertility, Pregnancy, Imposter syndrome, BIPOC
Anka Krivokuca
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Anka Krivokuca
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, OCD, ADHD, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Workplace stress, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Performance anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, PTSD
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, OCD, ADHD, Body Dysmorphia, Depression, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Panic attacks, Workplace stress, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Relationship anxiety, Performance anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, PTSD
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism
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