Individual Therapy

At Roots in Wellness, each of our therapists have a unique skillset, therapy focus, and training background.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, coming out, or relationship concerns, you can use our “team” filter to look for a therapist who specializes in an area you are seeking therapy for. Then, you can read each therapist’s About Page bio to learn more about their approach and which therapy modalities they use.

We encourage clients to book a Free Phone Consultation with their prospective therapist to ensure it feels like a great fit. There’s never any pressure or obligation in doing a consultation – finding a great fit is instrumental for a positive therapy experience, and we want you to feel confident in your choice!

Not sure where to start? Book a free consultation with our Administrative Coordinator, Emily, who can help match you to a therapist: https://rootsinwellness.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/22

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Finding a great fit is the most important factor in making therapy effective.

We encourage clients to book consultations with multiple therapists to ensure it feels like a great fit and that your unique needs are being met. 

The length of therapy is different for each client, depending on goals, presenting concerns, and what feels most helpful for you. Some people benefit from short-term therapy, attending 4-10 sessions to work on a specific concern such as stress, anxiety, a life transition, or developing coping strategies. Others choose longer-term psychotherapy to explore patterns, process trauma, strengthen relationships, or support ongoing mental health or personal growth.

During your first few sessions, you will work with your therapist to determine your goals and create a plan that fits your needs. As therapy progresses, you will have regular check-ins to ensure you’re moving towards your goals and when it feels right to reduce the frequency of sessions or end therapy.

Whether you’re seeing individual therapy, couples therapy, or support for anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, there is no set timeline! Therapy is always a collaborative process, and you are always in control of how long you continue.

Progress in therapy looks different for each client. While some clients notice improvements in symptoms within a few sessions, meaningful and lasting therapeutic change usually happens gradually as you build new skills, gain insight, and practice these new skills in your everyday life.

Signs that therapy is working may include feeling more capable to cope with stress or difficult emotions, communicating more effectively with those around you, feeling more like yourself, and having increased awareness of how you’re feeling. You may also notice that situations which once felt overwhelming feel more manageable over time.

Throughout therapy, your therapist will regularly check in with you to assess progress and re-evaluate goals as needed. If something doesn’t feel like it’s working, it’s important you talk to your therapist about it! Therapy is truly a collaborative process, and we welcome feedback as therapists because it helps us to adjust our treatment approach, explore new strategies, and assist you in making lasting, meaningful changes in your life.  

Whether you’re seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, or general overwhelm, progress isn’t about becoming a different person – it’s about helping you feel more connected to yourself, those around you, in order to live your most true and meaningful life.

The cost of therapy varies depending on the therapist you choose and the type of appointment you’re booking. At Roots in Wellness, we believe that quality therapy should be accessible, and we have a range of therapy offerings to meet different budgets. 

Our team includes experienced Registered Psychotherapists, in addition to Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) and intern therapists who offer therapy at a lower fee while receiving regular, ongoing supervision. This allows more individuals and couples to access professional mental health support. 

Our current rate in the Affordable Therapy Program is $90/50 minute session, with a sliding scale on a pay-what-you-can model for those in financial need.

Therapy with our Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Psychotherapists (Qualifying) ranges from $140-180/50 minute session, depending on the therapist’s background and professional experience.

Many extended healthcare benefits plans cover psychotherapy provided by a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). We recommend checking with your Extended Healthcare Benefits provider to understand your specific coverage, annual limits, and reimbursement practices. 

We are thrilled to be able to offer direct billing at Roots in Wellness!

We currently offer direct billing for a variety of popular insurance companies such as Sun Life, Manulife, Greenshield, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Johnston Group, Desjardins, Equitable, and more. 

Please confirm with your therapist which insurance companies they are able to direct bill for prior to beginning therapy.

It is also important to check in with your benefits provider to confirm your Extended Healthcare Benefits Plan allows direct billing by psychotherapists, as insurance plans can vary even within one insurance company.