Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you may be charged for the total rate of the session.
My office hours are by appointment only. Please call my Office Phone No. (416-438-3800) to make an appointment or for more information. Please leave a message on the voice message system when I am unavailable. I can return calls by the next working day. I ask that notice of cancellation for any appointment be provided by the client at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled time.
I welcome self-referrals and referrals from other professionals. If I feel that the client’s concern would be better dealt with by another professional, I am willing to arrange an appropriate referral.
I accept cash, cheques and all major credit cards as forms of payment. I also accept payment directly on my site via this page.
Depending on your current health insurance provider or employee benefit plan, it is possible for services to be covered in whole or in part. Please contact your provider to verify how your plan compensates you for psychotherapy services.
I’d recommend asking these questions to your insurance provider to help determine your benefits:
- Does my health insurance plan include mental health benefits?
- Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and have I met it yet?
- Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
- Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?
OHIP does not cover the cost of my services, but most private insurance plans cover services provided by psychotherapists. Please check with your employer to determine how much coverage your insurance plan provides. Individuals with a family member (spouse or parent) who is working may be eligible for coverage through the family member’s benefit plan.
Although I have established a standard fee, I also operate on a sliding fee scale. When a new client does not possess the means to pay the standard fee, I am open to arranging a lower fee in collaboration with the client.