Frequently Asked Questions

Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy aimed at improving mental health and well-being. Clients and Psychotherapists work collaboratively towards positive change in thinking, feelings, behaviours and social functioning. 

Considering accessing therapy is a personal decision. It can be helpful to connect with a few different therapists, to see who might be the best fit for you. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have about what to expect and the process of therapy before starting your therapeutic journey. 

This is up to you. You will decide what frequency of sessions feels right for you. Initially, clients tend to start off with frequent sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) and space the sessions out more once your goals have been achieved. 

Rise Psychotherapy uses a PHIPA compliant program called Jane. Jane follows all regulations to ensure they align with Canada's privacy legislation. 

Clients who are 12 years of age and older, can consent to therapy. Everything is kept confidential between the client and therapist, with a few exceptions. 

These exceptions include: 1. If there is danger of the client seriously hurting themselves. 2. If there is a danger of the client seriously hurting someone else. The individual at risk of harm will need to be alerted. 3. If there is any indication that a child (under 16 years of age) or an elderly person (over 65 years of age) is at risk from sexual, physical, emotional abuse, and/or neglect. 4. In some cases, a file could be subpoenaed by the court or be reviewed by a regulatory body. 5. If a client shares that they have been sexually abused and/or harassed by a health care professional, a report must be made to the appropriate college(s) (e.g. College of Physicians and Surgeons). 

Rise Psychotherapy only offers individual therapy at this time. When working individually with clients, we are not able to disclose any information that might be at risk of breaching client confidentiality. If you are a parent and would like to be more involved in your child's therapy, seeking family therapy might be a better fit if your child is open to this.

Psychotherapy is not covered by all insurance plans and OHIP. Our Psychotherapy Interns offer sliding scales to meet your therapy needs, while also being mindful of your financial situation.