Walk & Talk Therapy sessions available - contact for more information
Walk & Talk Therapy sessions available - contact for more information
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The College of Nurses of Ontario defines Psychotherapy as “an intense client-therapist relationship which often involves the examination of deeply emotional experiences, destructive behaviour patterns and serious mental health issues.” (Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council, 2006).
It includes a deep assessment of life processes that focus on behaviour modifications, thinking patterns, cognition, emotional response and social functioning.
People often use the terms 'counseling' and 'psychotherapy' interchangeably.
My scope of practice as a Nurse Practitioner includes psychotherapy. In Ontario there are six regulated health care professions whose license allows them to practice psychotherapy and nursing is one of the six.
Yes. Nurse practitioners, just like MDs, can refer to colleagues when the need arises.
Yes, you can. It is unlikely that your MD or NP are providing in depth psychotherapy/counselling, which would be the focus of our session.
No, my services are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
Currently, as an Ontario Nurse Practitioner, the lab & diagnostic tests which I order are paid for by OHIP, but I cannot bill OHIP for my services. My services are a fee for service. You will be provided with a receipt and can submit to your private insurance. Please confirm with your private insurance prior to our session that Nurse Psychotherapy is covered under your plan if you are expecting to be covered or you are willing to pay out of pocket.
Most NPs working in Ontario are hired on teams such as Family Health Teams, Community Health Centres, hospitals and are paid a salary, which is either financed by the province or by pooled resources of the members of the team who can bill OHIP.
Those who like me work independently do not receive a salary from the province.
Some private health insurance companies will reimburse some the costs. It will depend on what your private insurance plan covers. You may also be eligible for a tax credit on your income tax report.
You will be provided with a receipt to provide to your private insurance company.
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You want to find a Counselor / Psychotherapist that you feel comfortable with and find it natural to build rapport. Therapy is not an easy process and you want a therapist whom you feel respects your individuality, opinions and self. You should be able to trust your Counselor / Psychotherapist and not feel as though you need to withhold information.
Meeting on a virtual platform allows us to meet face-to-face by video, without having to go anywhere. Before your appointment, you will receive a link to join the secure, online video platform called Jane App for our designated meeting time. The Jane App platform is PHIPA and PIPEDA compliant. You can test your device ahead of time to make sure the audio and video settings work, including a strong internet connection. Audio works best when wearing headphones or earbuds. Ensuring a private space for us to talk is important. Sometimes, technology glitches or fails completely. This can happen due to factors such as severe weather or poor internet connectivity. In this case we may resort to a phone call session or reschedule depending on the situation.
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