Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does therapy cost?
The fee for an individual 50-minute session is $180 and the fee for a couple 50-minute session is $200. Our psychotherapy-interns offer a sliding scale based on financial need ($80-$120). Longer sessions are also available at prorated fees. Psychotherapy and social work services are now tax-exempt.
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When contemplating service costs, it might be helpful to ask yourself what it might cost not to take the next step in caring for your mental health and close relationships (time spent in distress, loneliness, and poorer health outcomes).
How long does therapy take?
The short answer is that it really depends! When dealing with complex, long-lasting issues, treatment may take longer. When the issue you have been working on has been resolved, and you no longer need therapy then treatment can end there or you can continue with supportive counseling as needed.
You can think about going to therapy like going to the gym, except instead of building physical muscles, you are building mental muscles that will help you to become stronger, healthier and more flexible.
We may need to work on motivation, and exploring and finding your "why" before we get momentum going. You may be asking, does that mean I have to go to keep going to the "mental gym" (i.e., therapy) for the rest of my life to keep up results?
Absolutely not! We do not want you to stay in therapy forever. We will work together on supplying the right tools, perspectives and mindsets that you will then apply in every day life and practice, making this second-nature.
And if things get tough again, and you need new strategies to adapt to your life circumstances, you can always come back. You are also more than welcome to access therapy as a way of maintaining your mental health with ongoing, but perhaps less frequent sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We offer direct billing through TELUS eClaims for our independent providers. In the case that your insurance provider is not registered with TELUS eClaims, you can still submit your claim to your insurance company following your session-we recommend downloading your insurance provider's app if they have one for ease of claim submission.
We can easily check what your coverage is like with our direct billing system, TELUS eClaims. Call us at (647) 930-5704 or send over your insurance policy info in an email at info@katkovatherapy.com.
What is the difference between a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and Psychotherapy-intern?
Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario complete an educational or training program accredited by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or an equivalent from another country, which often requires completing several hundred hours of direct client experience, over 100 hours of clinical supervision, and successfully passing the registration exam.
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Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) are permitted to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy, within their area of competence. They are subject to the
same set of standards and professional obligations that apply to Registered Psychotherapists. They are duly registered with CRPO and are required to practise with clinical supervision. They have met key entry-to-practice competency requirements through recognized or substantially equivalent psychotherapy education. Some are nearing completion of their psychotherapy education program, while others have graduated.
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Psychotherapy-interns are in the process of completing their Master's level education, and are more closely supervised by Registered Psychotherapists.
Do you offer online sessions?
We do! We have a lovely office and hope you will visit us there, but we also offer sessions online and over the telephone.
If you're ready to book your first appointment give us a call today at 647-930-5704. Busy? We'll reach out when it's more convenient for you when you fill out the contact form on our home page today. If you have any questions, feel free to call us or send us an email today.
