Fees & FAQ
Find answers to our most frequently asked questions.
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Fees
Adolescent, Adult, Couples and Family Therapy
Sessions are 50-55 minutes in length
Payment
Cash, e-transfer, cheque, credit card and debit are accepted.
The full-session fee is due at the end of each session, unless special arrangements have been made in advance.
Insurance
Direct billing available to Alberta Blue Cross.
As a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), my services are covered by most health insurance plans. Please check with your benefits administrator to confirm your coverage.
Following each session, a receipt will be provided which can be submitted for reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? Get in touch or review these frequently asked questions..
Does what we talk about in therapy remain confidential?
As per my professional Code of Ethics, our communication is strictly confidential, and no information will be released without your knowledge and written consent. However, there are limits to confidentiality, which include a legal duty to report information about suspected or potential abuse and neglect of children or vulnerable adults. Confidentiality may also be waived on clinical judgment that a client is at serious risk of harming themselves or others. If such a situation arises, I will make every effort to discuss it with you before taking any action, and I will limit my disclosure to what is necessary.
What can I expect in therapy?
At our first session we will get to know one another and complete the initial assessment. This includes the issues that are bringing you to therapy, as well as other relevant information such as personal history. After the assessment is completed, I will offer you some first impressions of what our therapy sessions might include and what treatment plan I recommend based on the issues presented. I ask you to carefully consider whether you feel comfortable working with me, as the therapeutic relationship is an essential part of therapy. I feel honored to hear your story and look forward to working together to help you deepen your awareness to help access your own wisdom and strength.
What if I need to cancel?
24 hours notice is required for cancellation of scheduled appointments. This time frame allows for appointments to be offered to those clients who may be on a waiting list. Appointments that are not cancelled within this time frame may incur a charge of the full appointment fee.
What are the benefits of therapy?
- Attain a better understanding of yourself and your goals and values
- Learn new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Manage grief, depression, anger, and other emotional pressures
- Feel supported and learn problem-solving skills and enhance coping strategies
- Change old ways of behaving and communicating, and learn new ways of being
- Help maintain sobriety/abstinence
- Feel less alone and isolated
- Explore your family of origin and develop greater understanding of systemic and generational influences
- Clarify issues in your relationship and rebuild trust and intimacy
- Experience less incongruence, and live an authentic and fulfilling lifeHow long are the sessions and what are the fees?
I accept payment with cash, e-transfer, cheque, credit card and debit, and payment is due at the time of services rendered unless special arrangements have been made in advance. Many insurance companies will cover counseling provided by a therapist with a Master of Social Work. Please contact your provider directly to verify your health insurance when you arrange your first visit. Please see the section above for fee details.