Something on your mind? Let's talk about it.
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Academic/Workplace Stress and Burnout
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Performance Sports Anxiety
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Financial Stress
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Anger Management
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Family Stress and Trauma
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Relationship Conflict
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Boundaries
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Communication Problems
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Motivation Concerns
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Emotion Dysregulation
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Grief and Loss
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Pet Loss
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Prenatal, Pregnancy, New Parent
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Miscarriage
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Life Transitions
Introductory Call
An Introductory Call is a free 20-minute intake session designed to give us a chance to connect and determine how I can best support you. During this call, we'll discuss insurance options and briefly explore your concerns. I'll also share my therapy style with you, so you can understand my approach and whether it aligns with your needs.
This is your opportunity to ask any questions or voice any concerns you have about therapy in general or specific aspects of my therapeutic methods.
Let's begin this journey together!
Guided Mindfulness
Guided Mindfulness is a 20-minute session where we practice a variety of mindfulness techniques and grounding strategies to help you achieve calm and focus.
During this session, you'll be introduced to diaphragmatic breathing and the 4-7-8 breathing technique, which can help regulate your nervous system. We'll also explore the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method and a categories grounding exercise to anchor you in the present moment. Additionally, we'll guide you through a safe space visualization grounding technique to create a mental refuge for times of stress.
Join us to learn valuable tools for cultivating mindfulness and grounding in your daily life.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy offers a 50-minute virtual session that allows you to receive personalized therapeutic support from the comfort of your own home or other safe space.
We provide personalized therapeutic support for young adults, adults, and elderly individuals, and is tailored to each person's specific needs and concerns. This approach takes into account the individual's life stage and developmental level, ensuring that therapy aligns with their unique experiences and challenges.
The primary focus of individual therapy is on the client's mental health, well-being, relationships, and life challenges. Sessions may cover a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and more. Our aim is to support you in achieving greater emotional balance, resilience, and overall quality of life.
Youth Therapy
Youth Therapy offers a 50-minute virtual session that allows you to receive personalized therapeutic support from the comfort of your own home or other safe space. We focus on supporting children, adolescents, and sometimes young adults as they navigate the complexities of development.
Our approach considers each client's age, developmental stage, and the unique challenges they may face during this period, such as identity formation, peer relationships, and family dynamics.
Our goals are to help young people address behavioral issues, academic struggles, and emotional development, all while fostering a positive and supportive therapeutic environment.
Family involvement is a key aspect of our approach, as we often involve family members in the therapy process to ensure continuity and consistency between home and therapy settings, providing comprehensive support for the client's overall well-being.
Group Support (Contact to inquire)
Group Support offers a safe and welcoming space for individuals to connect with others who share similar experiences. We provide both youth and adult group support, focusing on a variety of group topics such as grief, parenting, anxiety, depression, students, second-generation immigrants, and first-generation immigrants.
Our groups meet biweekly for 90-minute sessions, with a maximum of five people per group to ensure a close-knit, supportive environment. During these sessions, participants can share their experiences, gain insights from others, and develop coping strategies together.
Group Support fosters a sense of community and belonging, allowing members to build meaningful connections and receive encouragement from their peers. Our trained facilitators guide each session, ensuring a structured and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels heard and respected.
Fees
The fee per therapy session is based on the standard rates for psychotherapy in Ontario, which includes HST. This rate tends to vary based on the therapist’s education and experience.
Introductory Call FREE
Guided Mindfulness $70 + HST
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) $135 + HST
Group Support $90 + HST
Psychotherapy Report $135 + HST
Sliding Scale - Contact to Inquire
We require a valid credit card (Visa or Mastercard) before booking an appointment.
Umi Psychotherapy is self-pay and does not provide direct billing to insurance companies. An invoice will be provided after every session for you to manually submit to your insurance company.
Please speak to your insurance company prior to your session to confirm your psychotherapy coverage.
Payment is required prior to every session or 1 hour afterwards.
Cancellation within 24 hours and no-show fee is the full session amount.
The late policy is 15-minutes after the start session time and no additional time will be accommodated, so it will be considered a shorter session.
Insurance Coverage
Billing & Payment
Private insurance and workplace/school health benefit plans vary and often make a distinction between psychology services, psychotherapy services, and social work services. We encourage you to contact your insurance company prior to your session to confirm that they cover psychotherapy services.
We do not bill directly to insurance companies and require full payment prior to each session or 10-minutes afterwards. Payment options include, Visa, Mastercard, and E-Transfer for convenience and variety. An invoice is always provided after payment, which includes the psychotherapist's registration/license number, supervisor's full name, supervisor's designation title, and supervisor's registration/license number. It is your responsibility to follow the reimbursement process with your insurance company.
Late Policy
Cancellation & No-Show Policy
We have a late policy, which our psychotherapists will wait until 15-minutes after the start session time and upon arrival, there will be no additional time accommodated. This session will be considered a shorter session, but will still be charged as the full session amount.
We have a cancellation within 24 hours and no-show policy, in which the full session amount will be charged to the credit card on file. This invoice would not be covered under insurance.
Have a Question?
Got a question? I'm here to help! Whether it's about therapy, scheduling, or anything else, feel free to reach out. Your inquiries are always welcome.