FAQ
Q: How are you providing services during the pandemic?
A: Virtual Therapy. With recent events related to COVID-19, we continue to provide services to new and current clients by video and telephone. Technology that meets legal requirements and ethical standards are being utilized to provide secure therapy sessions. Contact us with any questions you have about the provision of virtual therapy, consultation, and assessment. In-person sessions are also possible at this time with appropriate safety protocols in place to mitigate risks of potential infection. However, recommendations from governing bodies recommend that psychological services be provided virtually when possible.
Q: What is a psychological or psychoeducational assessment?
A: Psychoeducational assessments are a comprehensive psychological assessment of an individual's cognitive abilities (e.g., memory, problem solving, executive functions, etc.), academic skills, and social-behaviour-emotion functioning. These assessments can help provide diagnostic clarification (e.g,. Learning Disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, etc.) and perhaps more importantly, recommendations for the individual, school staff, family members, etc. to help address the areas of concern by capitalizing on strengths.
Q: What is evidence based treatment?
A: Treatments that have been demonstrated to have positive results through scientific research are considered to be evidence based. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing are three treatments that have a wealth of research supporting their effectiveness.
Q: Do you see adults for individual therapy?
A: Yes, we have options. Dr. Wong provides individual therapy to adults. Ms. Cassar provides adults individual therapy under supervision of Dr. Wong. Dr. Foti will support adults with respect to parenting and family relationships.
Q: Are your services covered by OHIP?
A: Fees for psychological services are tax deductible but are not covered by OHIP. Our fees are consistent with the hourly rate suggested by the Ontario Psychological Association. Therapy sessions are typically 55 minutes and the fees are typically $225 per session. Psychological assessments will vary depending on the referral questions to be answered. A typical psycho-educational assessment fee is about $2500.
Q: What payment options are there?
A: Payment for sessions is due at the end of the appointment. Payment can be made by e-transfer, cheque, cash, Visa, or Mastercard. Debit is not accepted at this point in time.
Q: How many sessions will be required?
A: We develop an individualized treatment plan for each client based on their needs and abilities. By the end of the initial assessment, you will be provided an indication of the treatment plan, including how many sessions will likely be required.