ASSESSMENT
A psychological assessment usually begins with a clinical interview, and may be followed by the completion of psychological tests or questionnaires. The length of a psychological assessment varies depending on the reason and complexity of the referral. Typically, this process may range from 4 to 6 hours. After the testing is complete, I will combine the collected information, including other relevant file information, to help provide me a better understanding of your concerns and/or to provide a diagnosis. Finally, we will meet to review your assessment results and discuss a treatment plan.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
The typical length of an individual therapy session is approximately 50 minutes, and for a couples therapy session, the duration is approximately 75 minutes, per week at a time. The quantity of sessions in treatment varies depending on the complexity and/or severity of issues that individuals or couples present. The first 1 or 2 sessions will be spent doing a brief assessment to get a better understanding of your concerns. This will help me to provide you with some first impressions of what our work may include and a treatment plan.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Referrals can be made by physicians, lawyers/paralegals, and other health care professionals. Self-referrals are also welcome.
FEES
Although psychological services are not covered by OHIP, coverage may be provided by a variety of sources including the following: auto insurance benefits, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and other insurance or extended health care plans. Individuals are advised to check how much coverage is provided by their health insurance plan. Fees are based on recommended guidelines provided by the Ontario Psychological Association.
Fees are payable by e-transfer, cheque, or credit card.
CONFIDENTIALITY
In general, information that individuals share with me, as a Clinical Psychologist, in an assessment and/or in psychotherapy is protected by law. I can only release information about our work to others with your permission. However, there are a few exceptions which will be further discussed in the first session.