Online Psychologist in Ontario
Helping You Feel Better with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Online Therapy in Ontario with Experienced and Qualified Psychologists
Are you looking for help to feel better and improve your mental health? Our online psychologists in Ontario are here to support you. We offer professional and compassionate care to help you navigate life's challenges.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety or just need someone to talk to, our experienced psychologists can provide the guidance and support you need.
Online therapy means that you can see a therapist all from the comfort of your own home. Let us help you take the first step towards feeling better and living a happier life.
How will a Psychologist Help Me?
A psychologist can help you in many ways using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT is a common and effective treatment method.
Here’s how:
Identify Problems: Help you recognize the issues causing stress or unhappiness.
Change Thought Patterns: Teach you how to challenge and change negative thoughts.
Develop Coping Strategies: Provide tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions.
Improve Behaviours: Guide you to replace unhealthy habits with positive ones.
Set Goals: Assist you in setting and achieving personal and mental health goals.
Monitor Progress: Track your improvements and adjust strategies as needed.
We'll identify what's causing your stress, change negative thoughts, and develop coping strategies. Together, we'll replace bad habits with healthier ones, set personal goals, and track your progress. By working with one of our amazing psychologists, you’ll learn practical ways to handle your personal struggles and get to a point where you are feeling so much better.
Connect with a Psychologist Today
We are ready to hear from you. Book a free consultation today, and we will match you with a psychologist who we feel would be the best fit for you.
Meet Our Clinical Psychologists
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Dr. Lauren Steinhart, Psy.D., C.Psych.
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Emily MacQuarrie. Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology.
Psychologist Fees
$235 for a 50-minute therapy session
Fees for a diagnostic assessment vary from person to person
Learn More About Our Specialties
Anxiety (e.g. social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, phobias)
What is a Psychologist?
Psychologists are registered through the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and are trained in assessing, treating, and preventing behavioural and mental conditions. They diagnose brain disorders. These include psychotic, neurotic, and personality disorders. They also diagnose dysfunctions. Psychologists use many approaches to help people. They can help with people's physical, mental, emotional, social, and people skills.
Psychologists focus on specific areas. These include clinical psychology or counselling psychology. Also, they can focus on neuropsychology, school psychology, correctional or forensic psychology. There is also health psychology, rehabilitation psychology, and industrial and organizational psychology.
In these areas, a Psychologist may work with various client groups. These include children, adolescents, adults, or seniors. They may also focus on families, couples, or organizations. They work in many settings. These include schools, hospitals, industry, and social service agencies. They also work in rehabilitation and correctional facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We specialize in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). There are different kinds of CBT including:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Psychologists are not medical doctors. They have advanced degrees in psychology, such as a Ph.D. or a Psy.D., which focus on studying the mind and behaviour. But, they do not attend medical school like psychiatrists or family physicians.
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In Ontario, psychologists are not covered by OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan). This means you must pay for their services out of pocket or through private insurance. However, some services might be covered if they are provided in hospitals or through certain community programs.
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No, psychologists in Ontario cannot prescribe medication. Only medical doctors, like psychiatrists or family doctors, can prescribe medication. Psychologists help with therapy and counselling but do not provide medical treatments.
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Yes, psychologists can diagnose mental health conditions. They use various tests and assessments to understand and identify mental health conditions. They can diagnose things like depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities (e.g. ADHD). Their training allows them to provide accurate diagnoses and create treatment plans.
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We offer a free consultation to see if we are a good fit to help you. After that, we do charge a fee which you can see on our Fees Page
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Psychologists use talk and behavioral therapy to help people. They don't prescribe medication because they aren't trained as medical doctors. On the other hand, psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication.
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Counselors know a lot, but the law doesn't allow them to diagnose any mental health conditions. Psychologists can, and they can also conduct assessments for learning difficulties. They have advanced training at the doctoral level.