Training and experience in the integration of research with clinical practice enables Psychologists to choose up-to-date, effective, and ethical psychotherapy approaches to help meet the unique needs of each client. Click here for Comparison Chart of Health Professionals.

You do NOT require a Physician’s referral. To schedule an appointment you may contact me directly by telephone (647-370-4110) or email. Most extended health insurers also do not require a Physician’s referral for coverage of Psychological services; however, it is best to check your insurer’s policy.

The initial appointment involves a detailed assessment to understand your particular concerns, your history/background, therapy needs, and therapy goals in order to develop an appropriate plan for treatment. My objective is to help you feel comfortable and safe to talk openly about your concerns.

The initial psychological consultation appointment will last approximately 60-90 minutes. During this visit, a  clinical interview and thorough psychological history will be conducted to better understand your presenting concerns and goals for therapy. Subsequent sessions will be 50-minutes in length and scheduled on a weekly basis to build rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship and maintain the momentum of therapy.

This is a reasonable question and difficult to predict. It will depend on several factors including the strength of the therapeutic alliance or bond, client motivation, specific therapy interventions used, client compliance with strategies and/or homework, and overall commitment to and patience with the process of therapy.

As a Registered Psychologist, I do not prescribe medication. I am fully respectful of an individual’s decision to use or not to use medication and I am happy to work collaboratively with Family Physicians and Psychiatrists in this regard.

Psychological Services are not covered by OHIP. However, many employment-related insurance or extended health care benefit plans offer full or partial coverage for services provided by Registered Psychologists. Consult your insurance provider for coverage details.