Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does therapy cost?
The fee for an individual 50-minute session is $180 and the fee for a couple 50-minute session is $200. Our psychotherapy-interns offer a sliding scale based on financial need ($80-$120). Longer sessions are also available at prorated fees. Psychotherapy and social work services are now tax-exempt. We accept payment via credit card, e-transfer or PayPal. When contemplating service costs, it might be helpful to ask yourself what it might cost not to take the next step in caring for your mental health and close relationships. If you were having a problem with your car, you could try to fix it on your own, but it would cost you in precious time, emotional energy and unnecessary frustration. The same principle applies to your mental, emotional, and relational health.
How long does therapy take?
The short answer is that it really depends! When dealing with complex, long-lasting issues, treatment may take longer. When the issue you have been working on has been resolved, and you no longer need therapy then treatment can end there or you can continue with supportive counseling as needed. You can think about going to therapy like going to the gym, except instead of building physical muscles, you are building mental muscles that will help you to become stronger, healthier and more flexible. We may need to work on motivation, and exploring and finding your "why" before we get momentum going. You may be asking, does that mean I have to go to keep going to the "mental gym" (i.e., therapy) for the rest of my life to keep up results? Absolutely not! We do not want you to stay in therapy forever. We will work together on supplying the right tools, perspectives and mindsets that you will then apply in every day life and practice, making this second-nature. And if things get tough again, and you need new strategies to adapt to your life circumstances, you can always come back. You are also more than welcome to access therapy as a way of maintaining your mental health with ongoing, but perhaps less frequent sessions.
Do you accept insurance?
We offer direct billing through TELUSeClaims, however, services provided by Registered Psychotherapists are still slowly being integrated into this system and may not be available yet through your insurance provider. Therefore, in the case that direct billing is not available through your insurance provider, you can submit your claim to your insurance company following your session. Prior to booking an intake call or first session, we advise you to check with your insurance provider about your coverage and whether they are integrated with TELUSeClaims. Many insurance companies are happy to take your call during business hours and will provide you with specific information about your coverage in a timely fashion.
What is the difference between a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and psychotherapy-intern?
Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario complete an educational or training program accredited by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or an equivalent from another country, which often requires completing several hundred hours of direct client experience, over 100 hours of clinical supervision, and successfully passing the registration exam.
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Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) are permitted to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy, within their area of competence. They are subject to the
same set of standards and professional obligations that apply to Registered Psychotherapists. They are duly registered with CRPO and are required to practise with clinical supervision. They have met key entry-to-practice competency requirements through recognized or substantially equivalent psychotherapy education. Some are nearing completion of their psychotherapy education program, while others have graduated.
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Psychotherapy-interns are in the process of completing their Master's level education, and are closely supervised by Registered Psychotherapists. Often, at the time they enter into a clinical practicum, they are already Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying).
Do you offer online sessions?
We offer sessions in-person, and remotely (by teleconferencing and telephone).
If you have any other questions, feel free to email us at info@katkovatherapy.com anytime! If you are ready to book your intake call now, please fill out a contact form on our home page and we will be in touch with you shortly!
