Frequently Asked Questions
Workplace Serivces and Insurance Board- WSIB
Non insured health benefits (NIHB) status card required.
Metis Nation (MNO) prior approval required- individual and family coaching.
IRS, MMIW, Day School funding.
Victiim Quick Response Program.
All private services.
Out of pocket.
This can be very much based on what you need.
Our clincians all do free consulations to answer any questions, curisotites or concerns you may have.
We know that it can take time to build trust and rapport, so we go at your pace.
You are allowed to share as much or as little, pending on your comfort level.
A registered psychotherapist is another type of mental health professional who also has the training and experience to treat mental health issues and promote well-being. In the Province of Ontario only members of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) may call themselves “Psychotherapists”, “Registered Psychotherapists”, or “RPs”. Members of this college who are working towards gaining their full license to practice use the designation “Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)” during that period. Registered psychotherapists usually hold a Master’s degree in psychology, counselling, or some other, relevant field. Unlike psychologists, registered psychotherapists are not allowed to diagnose clinical conditions, but when it comes to providing treatment, the roles of psychologists and psychotherapists overlap greatly. Registered psychotherapists can also work in a wide variety of healthcare settings and must adhere to the ethical standards and guidelines of the CRPO. Some extended health benefits packages will cover the costs of sessions with a registered psychotherapist, while others will not. For that reason, it is best to check with your insurer to determine whether RP services are covered.
Social workers have specific education such as bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD levels. Based on their level of degree, they qualified to deliver a range of services including assessment, counselling, psychotherapy, and referrals. Social workers look at all aspects of a person’s life (personal, family, work or school, and community) when assisting them, which can be especially helpful in complicated situations. Social workers believe pare resourceful, resilient and able.
Nurses who practice psychotherapy, often referred to as Certified Nurse Psychotherapists (CNPs), Registered Nurse Psychotherapists, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), are specialized healthcare professionals who blend advanced nursing expertise with therapeutic, psychological techniques to treat mental health conditions. They provide a holistic, person-centered approach that addresses the intricate connection between physical and mental health, often working with individuals, families, and groups.
Through our Jane app in the BOOK NOW button on our website.
By email, you can connect with admin@dearborntherapy.ca
By calling 8074071497.
You can also go to the CONTACT section and put in your information and we will follow up.
Our students are in the final stages of their education.
They are covered by Amanda Brennan or Regan Dearborn.
Seeing a student therapist offers a high- qulality, personalized care at signfincatly lower cause, often with faster access to care. Students provide, passionate, up-to-date, and supervised sessions, making them ideal for addressing anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Their work is reviewed by experienced clinicians, offering dual expertise.
- Affordability: Student therapists typically offer lower fees or sliding-scale rates ($0–$25 per session).
- Supervised Care: Student therapists are mentored by experienced, licensed clinicians, meaning your care benefits from a whole network of knowledge and support.
- Up-to-Date Techniques: Because they are currently training, students bring the latest research-backed treatments, innovative techniques, and fresh perspectives to therapy sessions.
- Faster Access: Student therapists often have fewer waitlists, allowing you to begin your treatment sooner than with established practitioners.
- Dedication and Time: Student therapists are often deeply invested in their work, offering high levels of care, patience, and attention.
- Confidentiality: All sessions are confidential and adhere to ethical standards, just like fully licensed professionals
This happens, it does not mean you should not continue.
Reach out to us and we can get you reconnected ASAP.
This can depend on your needs and coverage.
Have this conversation with your therapist, they will do their best to provide you direction.
WSIB, NIHB, VQRP, IRS, MMIW and Day school are direct billed.
For private coverage, we charge via credit card or etransfer, and you get reimbursed.
If you need help with this, our team will support.
As this is a private psychotherpay fee for service it is important to understand where you can access your funding from.
If you have private benefits it is important to start there to see what your provider has you covered for.
Many dictiate the amount of coverage, who is eligbile to provide you services, and how to access them.
We do some direct billing for some of our parnters however cannot do all coverage nor have a lot of the infomration on what each individaul plan covers (sometimes it is drastically different even from person to person within the same agency).
Short answer no. We are psychotherpaists, social workers and nurses.
We can however screen and support in your referrals as collatorals. We also have a child and youth psychologist, and a adult one, that we can refer into and they come to our Kenora clinic to do from time to time.
Its a small community- we get it, this happens. Don't let this scare you away, it happens, and we have a process.
Your safety is our number one prioirty. You can let us know this and we can mask it from the needed clincian.
Our clinicians only have access to their own files (unless the are supervised, then their supervisor could as needed).
