Questions about starting therapy.

Individual psychotherapy is available for youth and adults. People may come to therapy for many reasons, including difficult experiences, relationships, stress, life transitions, identity and belonging, neurodivergent experiences, emotional regulation, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply.

No. A diagnosis or referral is not required to begin therapy. You can start from whatever is bringing you here, whether that is a specific concern, a pattern you want to understand, a difficult experience, or simply a desire for more clarity and support.

We usually begin by getting to know what brings you to therapy, what feels important to you, and what you hope might change or become possible. From there, the process is collaborative and may include conversation, parts work, embodied exploration, creative practices, resource building, and reflection. There is no fixed sequence, and we can adjust the pace and approach as we go. You are always welcome to pause, decline, or change direction at any point.

Individual therapy offers a personalized space to focus on your own experiences and the directions you want to explore. Therapy groups offer an ongoing therapeutic process shaped through creation, shared experience, and mutual witnessing, with opportunities to build connection and deepen understanding together. Workshops are one-time experiential or educational offerings focused on exploration, learning, creativity, and shared experience.

It depends on what feels supportive for you. Sessions may include conversation, parts work, embodied exploration, creative practices, or a combination of these. You are always welcome to choose what feels comfortable and meaningful.

Not at all. No art experience or artistic skill is needed. Creative practices are used as a way to explore, express, and make meaning, rather than to create something polished or beautiful.

Both. Individual psychotherapy is available online across Ontario and in person in Waterloo. Group and workshop formats may vary depending on the offering.

A free 15-minute consultation is highly recommended. It gives us a chance to briefly talk about what brings you to therapy, what you are looking for, and whether working together might feel like a good fit. You can also ask questions about my approach, scheduling, or anything else that may help you decide.

There is no set number. Some people come for a shorter period around a specific concern, while others find longer-term therapy more supportive. We can check in along the way about what is helping, what you still want to explore, and whether continuing therapy feels useful.

I do not currently offer direct billing. Payment is made by e-transfer, and you will receive a receipt to submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. If your plan covers services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in Ontario, you can usually submit the receipt directly to your insurer.

You are still welcome to access therapy without insurance. If cost is a concern, you can also ask about current sliding-scale availability.

You can start by booking a free 15-minute consultation through the online booking page. If you have a question before booking, you’re also welcome to email me at [email protected] directly.