Services, Fees and Policies
I am a licensed psychologist who provides psychological assessment and treatment services to adults. Please note that I do not currently complete MVA (motor vehicle accident) or WSIB assessments.
Clients may self-refer and/or provide a physician's referral to receive psychological assessment and treatment services. I do not provide services for the WSIB.
I offer in-person services on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Otherwise, I offer telehealth services (i.e., via telephone or virtually).
If you are an immigration lawyer who would like to refer a client for a psychodiagnostic assessment, please contact me directly to discuss what information I will require in order to do the assessment. Please be advised that I require the lawyer to arrange for a professional interpreter, if needed, to provide services at the assessment appointment.
My fees are set at $200 per session (subject to change in the future). Sessions are 50 minutes long. Fees for assessments are dependent on the nature of the assessment and the time required to complete it and will be negotiated with me in advance of the assessment. I accept the Legal Aid rate for immigration assessments.
I offer a sliding scale in certain situations. This can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Please be advised that most private health insurers provide some coverage for psychological services. Please check with your insurer directly if you are unsure of your coverage. Where possible, I can bill your insurer directly. Otherwise, I will provide you with a receipt that you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement.
Unfortunately Psychological Services are not covered by OHIP.
Fees may be paid by most major credit cards, cash (exact amount only please), cheque or e-transfer.
Please note that I require 24 hours notice if you must cancel an appointment. If a “no show” or cancellation on short notice occur, then the full session rate may be charged.
Please be advised that, in general, I am required to keep your information confidential and will not share it with other parties without your written consent. However, psychologists are required, under certain circumstances, to comply with legal and ethical obligations that are set out for them by the Province of Ontario and/or the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In these situations, I may be obligated to:
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Inform the appropriate healthcare professional of a client's expressed intention to end their life
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Inform a potential victim of a client's intention to harm them
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Report to the Children's Aid Society the suspicion that a child is in need of protection (i.e., at risk for sexual, emotional, or physical abuse or neglect)
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Report a healthcare professional who has abused a patient to their regulatory body
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Report the abuse or neglect of patients in nursing homes and retirement homes
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Release a client's file if it is subpoenaed by a court of law
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Participate in Quality Assurance initiatives, including the review of client files, as mandated by the College of Psychologists of Ontario
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Speak with insurance companies to confirm a client's session attendance
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Provide information to a law enforcement individual regarding a missing person (as per the Missing Persons Act)
Social Media Policy
As your psychologist, it is my obligation to respect your privacy. As such, I do not “friend” my clients on social media, nor do I view your social media accounts, without first discussing it with you and receiving your permission. In addition, it is advisable to limit your email contact with me to changing appointment dates and times, since there are confidentiality risks to using email (e.g., hacking, phishing, system administrator access) or you might accidentally send the email to the wrong person or it may not get through.
In the event of an emergency, you should not rely on email to contact me as I check messages only when I have a break in my day. Your best option is to call 9-11 or to present to the nearest emergency room.
As is considered good record-keeping practices, I am required to keep copies of all substantive text or email contacts with a client in that client's file.