Both online and in-person sessions are 50 minutes long. Our free online initial consultations are 15 minutes long.

During the first session, the therapist will discuss your goals and come up with an intervention plan. The frequency of the sessions depend on every client’s individual needs. The sessions can be done weekly, biweekly or with more gap in between.

At this moment, we do not offer direct billing.

Yes! Our booking system is set up for secure virtual sessions. We ask that you have a good internet connection and a private space to conduct the session in. 

At Therapedia, we accept cash, cheque, and e-Transfers that can be sent to info@therapediacentre.com

Yes! Children can benefit greatly from art therapy as a way to express negative thoughts and emotions that they may have trouble expressing verbally. Read more here about art therapy for children.

The first 15-20 minutes of the first session is the intake time, where the parent and the therapist will meet to discuss the concerns, therapeutic needs and goals. Following that, the therapist will meet with the child alone to do an initial assessment and evaluate the best intervention that would fit the child. During the last 5-10 minutes, the therapist will give the parent a summary and explain how they can proceed.

Art therapy sessions for adults are designed to be flexible, respectful, and responsive to each individual’s comfort level and needs. Sessions typically begin with an intake process, where the therapist gets to know the client’s background, goals, and challenges. This can be done verbally, much like in traditional talk therapy, or through a creative approach. For example, clients may be invited to introduce themselves using an art therapy intervention—such as creating a drawing, collage, or symbolic image that reflects their likes, dislikes, personal history, and hopes for the future. After completing the artwork, the client and therapist explore its meaning together, helping to uncover insights and set therapeutic goals.

Each session usually blends time for art-making with opportunities for discussion and reflection. Clients don’t need any art experience; the focus is on expression and self-discovery, not artistic skill. Over time, the creative process can help adults process emotions, reduce stress, gain new perspectives, and work through personal challenges in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Art therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses creative processes, like drawing, painting, sculpture, and other forms of art, to help individuals express their emotions, reduce stress, and improve their mental health and well-being. It is guided by a trained art therapist who helps facilitate the creative process and offers support in interpreting the artwork.

The first psychotherapy session is an assessment session, where the client can share their reasons for seeking psychotherapy services, their concerns and therapeutic goals. Following a series of intake sessions, and once the psychotherapist has a better understanding of the client’s needs and goals, they will decide on setting up short term vs long term goals, the interventions that will be applied as well as exercises that will be offered. The frequency of the sessions (weekly, biweekly, etc) is also determined during the first session.

No! Art therapy is not about producing well-executed artwork. Art therapy is about using art materials as a tool for expressing and working through emotions

Yes! Art therapy is an effective way for both children and adults to express feelings and emotions that may be difficult to express in words. Often art therapy is combined with talk therapy.

At the moment, our therapists speak English, Cantonese, Portuguese, and Farsi. However, our team is continuously growing so please let us know of your preferred language and we may have a professional who can offer the services in your native language.

Unfortunately, art therapy and psychotherapy services are not covered by OHIP. However, most private insurers will cover paramedical services which include psychotherapy. Please verify with your insurance.

Unfortunately art therapy, counselling, and psychotherapy are not covered by OHIP. However most private insurers offer some type of coverage under paramedical services. Please verify with your specific plan and insurer.

In Ontario, the cost of art therapy and psychotherapy services varies depending on the therapist’s experience, qualifications, and specialties. At Therapedia we aim to offer affordable psychotherapy services for Toronto and Ontario residents.

Most private insurers will cover paramedical services which include psychotherapy. Please verify with your insurance.

Individuals with an Indigenous status can benefit from free psychotherapy services in Toronto. Refugee claimants can also benefit from free psychotherapy services in Toronto. Provide your Indigenous Status card number or UCI number to our staff when you call to book an appointment.

Yes, refugees in Ontario can benefit from free psychotherapy sessions. Provide your UCI number when you contact us to book an appointment.

You’ll need a valid Secure Certificate of Indian Status, or Certificate of Indian Status. With this card number, you can benefit from free psychotherapy or art therapy services.

When looking for a psychotherapist, consider what type of therapy you’re seeking. Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or something else? Understanding your needs will help you narrow down your options. Psychotherapists may specialize in different approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or mindfulness-based therapy. You can find out more about our therapists’ specialities and approaches here.

Our psychotherapists and art therapists can help with a range of issues including: Grief, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic illness, Trauma, Autism, ADHD, OCD, Family conflict, Bullying, Low self image, Life transitions among other conditions.

Art therapy helps people with trauma by providing a safe, creative space to express feelings that may be too difficult to put into words. Through creative tasks, individuals can process painful experiences, release emotions, and rebuild a sense of safety, identity, and control. All of this will help individuals develop coping skills to manage trauma symptoms and heal from the long lasting effects of their traumatic experiences. You can learn more about childhood trauma here.

Everyone can benefit from working through issues that are affecting their daily lives. Talking to a therapist early on is a great way to prevent problems from becoming worse. If in doubt, schedule a free consultation session to find out how you can benefit from art therapy or psychotherapy sessions.

In Ontario, the title of a psychotherapist is reserved for a professional who is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Psychotherapists offer their services in an individual, couple, and family setting to help individuals improve their emotional, behavioral, and relational functioning. Psychotherapists can apply a variety of interventions and techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Attachment theories, Humanistic therapies, and Systemic approaches in their practice.

A psychologist in Ontario is a member in good standing of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. They are trained in assessment, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. They can diagnose mental health disorders and administer assessments, including psycho-educational assessments.

The therapist will create an intervention plan tailored to your needs and goals. This could include, but is not limited to: CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, DBT, attachment theories, mindfulness, narrative therapy and meditation.

Yes, our art therapists are trained in offering child-based cognitive behavioral techniques and incorporate art therapy and CBT to help children address maladaptive thought patterns

Medical diagnoses can only be performed by a psychiatrist or a trained clinical psychologist. Psychotherapists can, however, assess and work with clients to manage their symptoms. Psychotherapists help clients gain insight on the roots of the emotional and behavioral problems. 

No, psychotherapists are unable to write prescriptions for medication. You’ll need to see your family doctor or a psychiatrist.