The 9 Best Psychotherapists Toronto

Psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP, and as such, most psychotherapists will not bill OHIP for your sessions with them. If you are on a private insurer that covers mental health issues, they may reimburse you for some or all of your fees; however, it is best to check with your individual insurance plan for their terms and limitations.

The term “psychotherapist” is a protected title in Ontario, meaning that only individuals who have met specific requirements can call themselves psychotherapists. To become a psychotherapist, one must complete a masters or doctoral degree in psychotherapy from an accredited institution, as well as supervised clinical experience.

Therapists do not need to have any specific qualifications to call themselves therapists, and the term is not protected. Many therapists are registered nurses, social workers, or counselors.

A psychotherapist cannot diagnose a mental illness, as the diagnosis can only be done by a medical practitioner such as a psychiatrist. However, the therapist can use their expertise to make an assessment about whether you would benefit from further care and/or treatment.

At the same time, there are also a few things you should never tell your psychotherapist. Telling them too much can actually impede your therapy and healing process.

– Do not tell them about every little thing that’s going on in your life – save some details for later sessions.

– Do not tell them personal information about your friends or family unless it directly relates to your situation.

– Do not tell them about things that happened in the past that you don’t want to talk about anymore because these can be used against you and/or embarrass you later.