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What are your fees?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Individual appointments are 50 min, at the rate of $140 per appointment. Couples and partnership appointments are at the rate of $180.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sliding scale appointments may be available. 
Consulting and workshop prices vary. Contact me for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a sliding scale? <\/strong>
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A sliding scale is the option to pay a lowered fee based upon your needs. As every situation is unique, please connect to discuss your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is counselling and psychotherapy? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

According to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), counselling is: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cservices provided within the context of a professional relationship with the goal of assisting clients in addressing issues in their lives by such activities as helping clients to find solutions and make choices through exploration of options, identification of strengths and needs, locating information and providing resources, and promoting a variety of coping strategies” <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

OCSWSSW describes psychotherapy services as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“any form of treatment for psycho-social or emotional difficulties, behavioural maladaptations and\/or other problems that are assumed to be of an emotional nature, in which a College member establishes a professional relationship with a client for the purposes of promoting positive personal growth and development”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Are you registered, licensed, and insured? <\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes, I am registered and licensed to practice through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. As a member, I am permitted to practice counselling and psychotherapy (currently supervised).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As required by my college, I hold liability insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am currently providing psychotherapy services under the supervision of a registered MSW. As a member with OCSWSSW, I am permitted to provide “Interjurisdictional Telecounselling” services to residents in Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How do I pay?<\/strong>
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You can pay by e-transfer or by debit\/credit care through the appointment platform Jane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/careculturecounselling.janeapp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Do you accept insurance? <\/strong>
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While direct billing is not available at this time, many insurance providers cover and reimburse for my services services. I encourage anyone interested in my services to contact their insurance provider and confirm if my services are covered under your plan. You can provide them with my OCSWSSW #852291.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if I miss my appointment? <\/strong>
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Please provide 24 hours\u2019 notice (1 business day, not including weekends) if you can\u2019t make your scheduled appointment. Missed appointments or late cancellations will be billed for 100% of the service fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Terms and Consent for Service will be shared with you before your appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you offer evening appointments?<\/summary>\n

Yes, evening appointments are available on a first come first serve basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

View my schedule here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What ages do you work with? <\/strong>
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I provide counselling and psychotherapy services to adults 18 years and older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have provided workshops to all age ranges, including children and youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What modalities do you use in counselling?<\/strong>
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I ground my work in evidence-based practices and am informed in CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and solution focused approaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As shared within the \u201cAbout<\/a>\u201d section, I strive to work from the lens of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n