FEES FOR SERVICE
*All therapy sessions are available online or in-person
Phone Consultation (20 minutes) - FREE
This is a free 20 minute phone consultation to talk about what challenges you (or your child/teen) are currently facing in your life, your hopes for therapy, my approach to therapy and to answer any other questions you might have.
Psychotherapy Session (50 minutes) - $175.00
During these regular therapy sessions we continue to work together towards your unique goals for therapy, while processing present life challenges & strengthening coping skills.
Additional Fees for Child Client(s)/Families:
Child Intake Session with Caregiver(s) (60 minutes) - $200.00
During this initial session we will discuss the intake form you have completed, identify what concern(s) is bringing your child to therapy at this time, and we will work together to create some unique goals for therapy. Depending on the age of your child/teen, they may join us for part or all of this time together.
Caregiver Consultation Session - Pro-rated at $175.00 per 50 minutes
This session is a check-in opportunity for the caregiver(s) to talk with Tiffany about the child clients progress in therapy, to hear from the caregiver about how the child is doing at home/school, to formulate a plan for future work if changes are needed and to offer possible resources & helpful strategies. These sessions are often only 30 minutes, but are sometimes shorter or longer as needed, and therefore the fee for service is pro-rated.
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Full payment is required at the time of each scheduled appointment in the form of e-transfer to tmerritt.therapy@gmail.com. You will receive a receipt for your payment after each session.
Payment for sessions will be required prior to scheduling subsequent appointments.
Your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you. Short notice cancellations (less than 24 hours) impact me. All cancellations require 24 hours’ notice by phone, text or email or you will be billed for the full session fee.
My services are usually covered under extended health benefits. Please verify with your insurance plan if you have coverage for a Registered Psychotherapist (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). Some employers and insurance providers have not yet changed policies to include Psychotherapists on their listed Regulated Health Professionals. If you find that you do not have coverage for our services, you may want to approach your HR department to advocate for psychotherapy to be included. You can ask them to make an adjustment to the overall plan, or an exception for you to reach your goals. If needed, the Registered Psychotherapists Insurance Committee (RPIC) has information and resources that can help you , including a form letter you can submit to your employer or your union.
The Canada Revenue Agency recognizes the cost of services provided by Registered Psychotherapists as a medical expense eligible for tax credit.
Limited sliding scale spots are available in my practice. Sliding scale spots are determined by your combined household income and availability in the practice. Please inquire at your initial consultation for further details. (currently full)
